Pecans

Texas A&M University notes that pecan tree roots may require a root barrier that is sunk even deeper than 30 inches because of the tree’s… Read More »Do Pecan Trees Have Invasive Roots?

One of the first known cultivated pecan tree plantings, by Spanish colonists and Franciscans in northern Mexico, appears to have taken place in the late… Read More »Who Planted The First Pecan Tree?

In either case, a large piece of smooth sheet metal or strips of metal flashing wrapped around the tree trunk up to 6 feet high… Read More »How Do Pecan Growers Keep Squirrels Out?

The pecan is the only commercially grown nut in Texas and is native to most of the state’s river valleys. The tree, one of the… Read More »Are Pecans Native To Texas?

Wild pecans were a staple in the diets of Native Americans, who originally referred to them as pecanes and relied on their nourishing kernels as… Read More »How Did Native Americans Use Pecans?

The pecan is different from most plants because its cuttings do not produce roots, and thus grafting is needed to propagate many trees of one… Read More »Do Pecans Have To Be Grafted?

Epsom Salt is used on fruit trees or vegetables to help them yield larger, sweeter, and more fruits. It works great also for nut trees… Read More »Is Epsom Salt Good For Pecan Trees?

November through February is the best time to plant pecan trees. But before you decide to add a pecan tree to your landscape, there are… Read More »What Time Of The Year Do You Plant Pecan Trees?

the coco de mer. The world’s largest and heaviest nut, the coco de mer, is getting an upgraded anti-counterfeiting system. Found on just two islands… Read More »What Is The Largest Edible Nut?

Sowing Pecan Seeds Sow pecan seeds in early spring in a sunny garden bed. Fertilize the soil with 10-10-10 before planting. After two years a… Read More »How Do You Plant A Pecan Nut?