How Do I Get More Pecans?

The best way to get pecan nuts quickly is to plant grafted trees. Other trees may take longer to produce nuts than others. Planting pecans of different species will increase pecan nut production per tree. Good luck and happy harvesting!

Pecan trees’ primary needs include habitat, pruning, pollination, pest control, fertilizer, and water. Your trees should have no problems producing an abundance of nuts if given enough time and attention to these needs.

Pecans are monoecious, meaning that the male and female flowers are located separately on the same plant. The female flowers are produced at the end of the current season’s growth and consist of a spike of immature nuts. The male flowers are produced at the end of the last season’s growth and are made up of catkins.

Nut production can be hindered by low fertility and an insufficient amount of zinc. Fertilize according to a soil test and tissue analysis. The general rule of thumb for fertilizing pecan trees is one pound of 13-13-13 fertilizer per tree for every year of the tree’s age, up to 25 pounds, without a soil test.

How often do you water pecan trees?

very two weeksPecan trees must be watered at least every two weeks because a three-week drought is the maximum a pecan tree can withstand. Water stress in your pecan tree can result in a significant decrease in fruit production if it occurs at a later stage of its growth.

What does zinc do for pecan trees?

Zinc is commonly applied to improved cultivar pecan trees as a foliar spray. This allows for a quick reaction by the tree. During the spring, from budbreak to three sprays at 2- to 3-week intervals, young trees and fast-growing trees require zinc treatments on new growth.

The ninth or tenth year will see good production. Trees can be productive for up to a hundred years or more. Pecans, like other fruit and nut trees, have a characteristic called alternate bearing. Trees produce an abundant crop one year and a few fruits/nuts the following year.

Are coffee grounds good for pecan trees?

Pecan trees thrive in acidic soil, which means they will love coffee grounds.