by George Collins » Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:45 pm
Guy, all of the pecans planted in our place were either planted by others long ago or are chance seedlings. That is to say, I don't know jack about that tree other than what I've read over the past few months. This year will be the first year that I've ever attempted such and the few pecans that I will likely plant will come exclusive from seed or perhaps, if it works, air layering. Since we already have many trees around that are currently producing, I'm sure the ones I plant will be productive regardless of which category they fall into.
Because we have so many and because there are many seedlings that are of various ages, I have put a low priority on learning much about pecans. The only reason I'm even planting any this year is to propagate one particular, exceptional seedling and it is intended to merely fill in some gaps in the existing orchard. If this works though, one day, I may plant several as part of an even grander project than the ones currently being attempted.
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