Recently, pecans growers in the south of USA started paying close attention to irrigation situations because at that time pecans need more water contents, bigger fruits and may physiologically drop.

In Southeast, pecans grow in a favorable condition and may usher in great harvest. Although physiological drop may occur in July and August, so far, pecan nuts on trees are still in a favorable condition. Pecan trees in southeast are still recovering from damage caused by hurricane in the year before last. Growers in that region expect pecan yield this year could recover to the level before the hurricane.

The situation of pecans in southwest is a mixed blessing. However, it shows a optimistic prospect as a whole. In general, the overall situations in the west are favorable. More seedlings are put into growing. The income in New Mexico will increase again. The pecans planting area in California is increasing and the yield in next years is expected to rise.

There is about 4 months’ growing period for US pecans. After that, pecans in the southeast will enter harvest, toward the west gradually. Most growers this year keep optimistic for quality of pecan nuts.