pecans
With Stuart variety's open-stop-open-stop shuck split pattern, it may seem delayed this year. Following similar behavior in 2016, both years have something in common: drought during kernel fill.
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The year-end numbers showed pecan deliveries from growers into the supply chain reached approximately 307 million pounds, down slightly from last year’s deliveries of 332 million pounds.
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Pecan orchards in the Far West were showing good crop loads while trees in Central Texas were expected to provide below-average yields.
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Even though the kernels have filled and the crop is about made, it's important to continue irrigating to ensure normal shuck split and avoid problems.
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Drought and heat likely impacted some orchards, and 2022 was expected to be a below-average year due to last year's heavy crop.
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Many varieties confirmed with anthracnose this year are high-input varieties, which received pre-pollination sprays. But why are growers seeing widespread anthracnose at this time?
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Since pecans are so close to harvest, growers need to pay close attention to the pre-harvest intervals of insecticides.
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Solar radiation levels were, for some locations, half of what they should have been, perhaps limiting the tree's ability to finish out kernel fill.
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Yields are inconsistent across the region, but native pecan growers may see smaller yields since they don't have the ability to irrigate.
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Growers, own a pecan retail store? Get featured in the Holiday Pecan Trail map this year.
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