| Estimated Cost |
Clearing $200 to $500 per acre; $200 per acre annual operating; harvest Novermber to January |
| Market Outlets |
Accumulators, shelling plants |
| Market Potential |
Low |
| Profit Potential |
$0 to $500 per acre |
| Adapted Areas |
Along rivers and streams throughout Texas |
| Labor Requirements |
One person per 50 acres, more at harvest |
| Equipment Requirements |
Trailer, speed sprayer, shredder, shaker, cleaner, harvester |
| Soil Requirements |
Deep, well-drained alluvial |
| Water Requirements |
32 inches rainfall from April to October |
| Minimum Size |
10 acres |
| Risk Factor |
Low |
| Other Limiting Factors |
Flooding, thieves and wildlife can significantly reduce income during harvest. Pests include nut casebearer, weevil, stick bug, crows and squirrels. |
| Comments |
Alternate bearing is the rule. Some years produciton is very heavy. Thin trees to only 10 to 20 per acre. Crop protection from pecan nut casebearer and weevil is essential. Sod is necessary to prevent erosion. Nitrogen and zinc are needed on production years. Prices paid for native pecans are low and production expenses need to be lower except during heavy crop years. Consider native pecans as a part of a timber, cattle and real estate operation. |
