Spray second herbicide strip down tree row when weeds are 10 inches tall. Continue grafting as long as bark slips. Frequent rains require fungicide sprays for pecan scab prevention on susceptible varieties. Fertilize mature bearing trees with 50 pounds N per acre only if a good or heavy crop is set. Fertilize the last time for young trees to insure stoppage of growth in September and no freeze damage in October or December.
Frequent rains require fungicide sprays for scab prevention.
July Count terminals with clusters for crop estimate for nut thinning and continued fertilizer. Fertilize with 25 pounds N per acre on all mature trees with a good crop or more. Spray the last foliar zinc spray onto young trees to begin slowing down growth. August Continue to nut thin all trees with a heavy crop. Continue to irrigate weekly to reduce tree stress and insure nut filling and normal shuck opening.