Is my soil good enough for pecans?
Pecans will not grow under low, wet conditions. A pecan orchard growing on poor, unproductive soil produces only disappointment. Many new growers struggle for 10 to 20 years before realizing that their problems began with the soil where they planted their trees. Generally, pecans grow as native plants in river bottoms, and the alluvial soils found in these bottoms usually make the best orchard sites. Pecans require at least 3 feet of well-drained soil above the minimum depth of the water table to develop a strong root system. Pecans planted on shallow soils having poor internal drainage never develop into large, productive trees.
The planting site should have good surface and internal drainage, receive full sun, and be at least 30 feet from a building, other trees, or a power line.
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RAYMOND, Miss. -- A large group of agricultural producers and industry professionals met with Mississippi State University personnel during the 2025 Central Mississippi Producer Advisory Council meeting Feb. 18 in Raymond at the Central Mississippi Research and Extension Center. The annual forum provides clients, MSU administrators, researchers, specialists and Extension agents an opportunity to meet in small commodity groups to discuss the research and educational needs of producers in the region.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Mississippi blueberry producers have two opportunities to learn more about production of the state’s largest fruit crop. The Mississippi State University Extension Service is hosting an in-person workshop in Hattiesburg and a virtual workshop.
CARRIERE, Miss. -- Muscadine producers can learn more about growing the specialty crop during an upcoming field day. The 2024 Muscadine Field Day will be held Aug. 29 at the Mississippi State University McNeill Research Unit in Carriere.
