Southeastern Pecan Growers’ Handbook

This book was created with the goal of being a comprehensive reference text for pecan growers, scientists, and county agents. It addresses pecan culture and management in the southeastern United States. Chapters include: Pecan Physiology; Pecan Propagation; Establishing a Pecan Orchard; Pecan Cultivars; Training and Pruning of Pecan Trees; Cultural Management; Pecan Irrigation; Renovating Older Pecan Orchards; Storm Damage: Prevention and Recovery; Estimation of Pecan Tree Value; Insects and Mites Associated with Pecans; Pecan Diseases; Nutritional, Environmental, and Cultural Disorders of Pecan; Weed Control and Orchard Floor Management; Applying Pesticides; Harvesting, Handling, and Grading; and more. A production calendar is also included.

Reviewed April 2017 by Lenny Wells (Ed.). Spiral-bound with soft cover; 236 pages. Photos in color. Measurements: 8.5"x11" (not including binding).