Can fertilizer spikes be used around pecan trees?
Fertilizer spikes are not recommended. You have too much fertilizer in one area and not enough in another. Roots can also be burned. Use 21-0-0 and spread uniformily around the tree at the drip line. 8. Q: When do you fertilize pecan trees and with what? A: Broadcast applications of nitrogen fertilizer in the dripline zone are considered optimum. Apply in late winter or early spring before pecan buds begin to break. It is best to use half the recommended amount before bud break and the second half in May. In heavy crop years a third application would be beneficial. 9. Q: Will a zinc spray hurt new pecan trees? A: No, however be careful not to burn the trees. The zinc sprays can be applied every 2 weeks from April 15 to August 15. Only continue to spray if the trees continus to put on new growth. 10. Q: What are the long ‘structures’ or ‘growths’ coming out of the buds on the pecan trees? A: Catkins, the pollen producing or male flowers. 11. Q. I saw your pecan tree shaking story on tel
