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Recommended Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards
Recommended Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards document

Pecan variety recommendations for yards and small, unmanaged plantings.

Pecan Pollination Chart
pecan pollination chart

This page provides information on pecan pollen shed and pistillate flower receptivity dates for numerous pecan cultivars. This information is useful for determining which pecan cultivars will pollinate other cultivars.

Pruning Mature, Storm-Damaged Pecan Orchards
The information contained in this article was presented at the March 31, 2006, Pecan Clinic near Cloutierville, La. The objectives for pruning damaged trees are listed and several types of pruning cuts are defined.

Pecan Crop Load Management
Cross sections of pecan cultivars showing kernel expansion

This article answers the question, "Why do my pecan trees have a large crop followed by a small one?" and provides answers to several questions concerning mechanical thinning.

Sources of Pecan Trees and Propagation Wood
The following list contains contact information for nurseries that sell pecan trees and/or propagation wood. The list is furnished for your information with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no guarantee of reliability is implied.
Pecan Orchard Floor Management
The information contained in this article was presented at the LSU Pecan Research Station as part of the program of the Louisiana Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference held in Shreveport, LA on June 15-16, 2006. Demonstration plots of many of the herbicides were shown to participants and general information about each herbicide discussed. A general overview of pecan orchard floor management is given and herbicides labeled for use in pecan orchards are listed by site activity.
Pecan Leaf Sample Collection for Nutritional Analysis
This article provides instructions on when and how to collect leaf samples for pecan nutritional analysis.
Fungicide Application Recommendations for Pecan Disease Control
Air-blast sprayer
The key components of the effective use of fungicides for pecan disease control are timing, coverage and concentration. The updated 2008 fungicide list is included.
Homeowners Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees in Louisiana
Homeowner's Guide for Fertilizing Pecan Trees
The most important cultural practice the homeowner with pecan trees needs to consider is proper fertilization. This publication includes information and guidelines for fertilizing pecan trees.