Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Nut Tree Production Guide
A production guide for nut tree growers. It covers species choice, spacing, planting, care, harvest, and drying, with space to record varieties and blocks. Use a fresh copy each season and keep old ones for comparison.
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The steps on this page
- Choose species for your region
- Plan spacing for mature size
- Plant in deep, well-drained soil
- Protect young trees from deer
- Train and prune on a plan
- Watch for pests and disease
- Harvest nuts on time
- Dry and store properly
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
For more in this area, see the planting dates and harvest timing. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Rural Voters’ Breaking Point Sits Below Cost of Production, and farming farm stories.