I am going to get two pecan tree's and I want to know the correct way to plant them and when to plant them. They will be six footers if that will help. It's a long story on why Im getting them now.
GarrisonT, it would help to know what zone you are in or general location, what kind or type of soil and any other particulars you might have to offer.
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Pecans have a long tap root and that means a deeper than normal planting hole. After planting you will need to protect the bark from damage. Your local extension agent can help you with a soil test and tell you if the soil needs anything added for your trees. Do you know what kind of pecan trees you have?
Posts: 35 | Location: Tennessee | Registered: Jan 10, 2007
I live in Arkansas The Waldron Area around Ft Smith. We have rocky ground and tend to have to use lime in our soil for my garden at lest I had my soil tested and that is what they said to add to the soil. It is not rich soil but not bad. I plan to let the tree's set till time to plant but that is what I want to know is wehn is the best time to plant and how.I want to give my tree's the best start I can. I do like my tree's
You can plant trees anytime that the ground is not too wet or too cold. It's too wet when you take some in your hand, squeeze it, and it doesn't fall apart easily. When you work soil that is too wet, it has a tendency to compact and not allow air and water movement. It's too cold when it's frozen or you can't stay out long enough to dig the hole. If the trees are in a sheltered place (shed or garage) you will need to be carefull of the shock of suddenly exposeing them to the weather. Place them outside during the day for several days before planting. It has been found that adding compost or fertilizer to the planting hole doesn't encourage the roots to grow outward and downward. The exception to this is adding some lime, if your pecans need it. Your extension agent should be able to tell you about the needs of pecans.
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Posts: 391 | Location: West Tennessee | Registered: Jun 21, 2006
Thank you very much on the Pecan tree info. I just got the tree's today they are Mahan softshell. I cant wait to get them in the ground to watch them grow and produce. I was told in about two to three years I will see pecans. I hope so. thanks again!
You asked the question what kind of pecans are they? They are, Mahan Softshell Tom G
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Originally posted by TB07: Pecans have a long tap root and that means a deeper than normal planting hole. After planting you will need to protect the bark from damage. Your local extension agent can help you with a soil test and tell you if the soil needs anything added for your trees. Do you know what kind of pecan trees you have?
