Pecan trees grow in the southern part of the United States. The nut-bearing trees thrive naturally in rich soils, such as those found in old river bottoms. Though typically grown for the edible nuts, the tall, stately trees also provide shade. The nuts ripen in autumn and fall from the tree once they reach maturity. Pecans require well-draining soil. The roots suffer from rot in overly wet conditions. Proper irrigation provides the trees with the moisture they need to remain healthy while not causing the soil to become overly wet.
Instructions
1. Create a watering well around new trees when you plant them. Mound soil 4 to 6 inches high in a 5-foot diameter ring around the trunk of the tree.
2. Fill the well with 5 gallons of water immediately after planting. The well holds water during irrigation so the moisture seeps slowly into the root zone.
3. Water the tree weekly during the summer. Fill the watering well with approximately 5 gallons of water. Do not water if there has been more than 1 inch of rainfall in the preceding week.
4. Reduce watering in September for young trees, watering the trees every two weeks instead of weekly. Continue to water nut-bearing mature trees weekly until after the nut harvest in mid-fall.
5. Irrigate the pecan trees every six weeks in late fall after the nut harvest and in winter. Though are dormant in winter, the trees still require a moist root zone to remain healthy. Resume regular summer watering in spring as the trees leaf out.
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