ARC-Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops

Cultivation of Pecan Nuts

This A5-size book replaces the Pecan-nut booklet first published in 2003. All the important aspects of commercial pecan-nut production are provided. For more information: Mr J Oosthuizen P O Box 819 Kroonstad 9500 Cell: 083 3052-486 *** SAPPA (The South African Pecan Producers Association) P O Box 32140 Totiusdal 0134 Tel. 012 3299-868 Fax 012 3299-869 Contact Person: Harriet Hofsink

   

Authors:	E.A. de Villiers & P.H. Joubert
Publication date:	2008
Pages:	72 pages
Size:	15 x 21 cm
Illustrations:	49 colour photographs
Published by:	ARC-Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops
Published in:	English
ISBN:	0-978-1-86849-446-0
Price:	R 100.00 (including vat)
Contents: Origin and production areas Development of the pecan nut Climatic requirements Soil requirements Pecan-nut cultivars Nursery practices and standards for pecan-nut trees Propagation  Budding and grafting trees Planting distances Soil preparation Planting of pecan-nut trees Fertilization Leaf analyses Weed control Irrigation Pruning Seasonal guide Topworking of established trees Diseases Pests Harvesting