more... > Research Stations > Pecan > Horticulture > Recommended Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards [Image: Recommended Pecan Varieties for Louisiana Yards document] Pecan variety recommendations for yards and small, unmanaged plantings. Pecan Pollination Chart [Image: pecan pollination chart] This page provides information on pecan pollen shed and pistillate flower receptivity dates for numerous pecan cultivars. This information is useful for determining which pecan cultivars will pollinate other cultivars. Pecan Leaf Sample Collection for Nutritional Analysis This article provides instructions on when and how to collect leaf samples for pecan nutritional analysis. Pecan Orchard Floor Management The information contained in this article was presented at the LSU Pecan Research Station as part of the program of the Louisiana Pecan Growers Association Annual Conference held in Shreveport, LA on June 15-16, 2006. Demonstration plots of many of the herbicides were shown to participants and general information about each herbicide discussed. A general overview of pecan orchard floor management is given and herbicides labeled for use in pecan orchards are listed by site activity.  more articles... Pruning Mature, Storm-Damaged Pecan Orchards The information contained in this article was presented at the March 31, 2006, Pecan Clinic near Cloutierville, La. The objectives for pruning damaged trees are listed and several types of pruning cuts are defined. Pecan Crop Load Management [Image: Cross sections of pecan cultivars showing kernel expansion] This article answers the question, "Why do my pecan trees have a large crop followed by a small one?" and provides answers to several questions concerning mechanical thinning. Successful Collection of Pecan Propagation Wood This article explains how to successfully collect and store pecan propagation wood, including when to cut graftwood, what makes a good piece of graftwood and how to store the graftwood. LSU AgCenter Says ‘Hedge’ Pecan Trees To Manage Orchards (Distributed 10/19/04) An LSU AgCenter researcher says trimming pecan trees could make owners more money in the long run.