Last year was a frustrating pecan year for many – the early first freeze in October caused a lot of shucks to not open up, reducing yields. Pecans are a beautiful tree and a delicious crop but are a ...

There are a lot of things to keep in mind for pecan tree care in the spring. Right now is the time to consider a foliar zinc spray and nitrogen fertilizer application, make plans for irrigation, and ...

Pecans have particular requirements for pollination, nutrients, and pest management if they are to produce abundant crops. Remember that many pecan cultivars do not start producing nuts until they are ...

If you are from Western NC, you probably call them pe-kahns, and if you are from Eastern NC you likely call them pe-cans. No matter how you say it, pecan trees are becoming more popular in home ...

It’s the holiday season, and pecan growers just can’t seem to get enough of their nuts. Whether in pecan pie, butter pecan cake, pecan toffee, pecan bars, pralines, chocolate chip pecan cookies, pecan ...

Dear Neil: I have a large pecan tree that is dropping leaves. Many of them have swollen growths on their blades. What are those, and how can I stop them from damaging any more of the leaves? A: Those ...