Water Infiltration: Why is it important?

摘要

We have made it through a long, hot, dry summer and have reached one of the most important times in a pecan orchard. The nuts have finished sizing, and it is time to start filling the nuts. Water is a crucial component over the next few weeks, not only involved in the nut filling process but also essential for proper shucksplit to occur. Whether you irrigate or not, every grower wonders if there will be enough water to complete a quality crop. So, while we ponder this question, now is a good time todiscuss how to evaluate water movement at your orchard site.