Planting a Pecan to grow a tree

[Nubsnstubs]

Several years ago, I was at the Alamo in San An Tony and was able to pick up several Pecans from a tree that was planted there in 1839 or '49. If they aren't too old, I would like to plant them. I've heard that they would germinate quicker if the pointed end was down into the soil rather than just placing it in a hole and covering it. Anyone know?? Jerry (in Tucson)

 

[Tony]

That's what I was always told as well.

 

[trc65]

Don't know about which way it should be pointed, but seed will need stratification (cold, wet treatment to break dormancy).

Here is a good guide to starting them. https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/starting-pecan-trees.html

 

[Nubsnstubs]

Don't know about which way it should be pointed, but seed will need stratification (cold, wet treatment to break dormancy).

Here is a good guide to starting them. https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/starting-pecan-trees.html

Tim, does that mean it needs to go into a freezer first?? Jerry (in Tucson)

 

[trc65]

Doesn't need freezer, but temps between 36 -40° for at least two months.

Article said to soak pecans for 24 hours at room temp, then put in damp vermiculite in bag in fridge.

 

[Mike Hill]

They do it naturally in the pecan bottoms back home. But they are generally the natives. To get biguns you need hybrids!