How to Grow Pecan (Elliot)
Carya illinoinensis 'Elliot'
Your complete guide to growing Pecan (Elliot).
📷 Wikipedia: PecanWhen to Plant Pecan (Elliot)
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Companion Plants for Pecan (Elliot)
✓ Good companions
Repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage pecan trees
Nitrogen-fixing legume improves soil fertility, provides living mulch
Deep roots bring up nutrients for shallow-rooted pecans, leaves make excellent mulch
Repels ants and aphids while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids that can damage pecan roots and foliage
Trap crop for aphids and squash bugs, deters ants that farm aphids
Attract pollinators and beneficial insects, provide windbreak for young trees
Attracts beneficial insects, improves soil health with deep taproot
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that can stunt pecan growth and cause leaf yellowing
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby plants including pecans
Create acidic soil conditions that pecans cannot tolerate, compete for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
