This is a very joyful time of year for nut and fruit growers, especially after last year's early killing frost and hot, dry summer. As harvest time approaches, I think this has been one of the most successful years in recent history for home fruit growers and looks very promising for nut growers as well. However in this area (Daviess County), we have been experiencing a drought. I am not sure at this time what effect this will have on the nut crop. In my collection of pecan trees (152 cultivars), seventy-five trees are producing this year. Some cultivars with outstanding loads are: Nacono, Hirschi, Mohawk, Lucas, Candy, Colby (scab problems) and Lakota. [See photographs below]
I look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting, October 18. If you are ever in Daviess County, give me a call and stop by. I would be glad to show you my trees.
Sincerely,
Carl Ray
DONATIONS NEEDED: We are in need of donations for our next club meeting auction and door prizes. If you have vegetables left from garden, fruit, small trees or flower bulbs, you wish to donate, please bring them to the next meeting. They would be greatly appreciated!
Photographs of the tree (left) and developing nuts (right) of the pecan cultivar 'Canby.' Photos by Carl Ray.