Fertilization
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The summer solstice just passed and we are about half-way through the 2026 pecan season. As each year does, 2026 has come with its own set of conditions. Overall, I would say that over the state as a whole, the crop looks a little better than last year. Our pecan bloom appeared strong in April…
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This post was originally made by Dr. Lenny Wells in 2024. We are re-posting with a few updates since many growers are utilizing this method. Calibrating your nitrogen per acre is the purpose of this post. We are in the middle of fertilization season again and many are choosing to inject their N through the…
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As everyone is aware, recent events have led to a big increase in fuel prices. As usual, when fuel prices increase so do fertilizer prices. Like fuel, fertilizer is a global market. 45% of the world’s urea comes through the Strait of Hormuz. Even if we aren’t getting our fertilizer directly from there, that pinch…
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This is a topic that I’ve harped on quite a bit through the years but its hard to convince growers they can hold off certain nutrients when pecan prices are high. Now that prices are lower than we would like and cost of production is higher than we would like, many growers are looking for…
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It is once again time to pull your pecan leaf samples. Given the slim profit margin for growing pecans at this time, leaf samples (and soil samples) are some of the most important tools available to growers to ensure the health of their trees and determine exactly what fertilizer inputs they actually need each season.…
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N-Fertilizer Injection We are in the middle of fertilization season again and many are choosing to inject their N through the irrigation system. This is a great way to fertilize pecan trees with N. It’s cheaper and allows you to spoon feed them a little at the time through the season. The trees respond well…
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Foliar Sulfur sprays applied in June and July have been shown to provide several benefits for pecan production, including suppression of mite populations and an increase in nut size. Sulfur may also aid in the suppression of some minor foliar diseases, and there is some evidence that it may aid in scab suppression on cultivars…