How does a pecan orchard become “Organic”?
The transistion from conventional orchard to certified organic orchard is a three year process. During that period, we must use only organic methods, but our nuts are still considered to be conventional produce. We do not use chemical fertilizier in our orchard; we use a combination of liquid chicken manure, ground rock , and dried seaweed. We do not spray chemical pesticides; we use naturally occurring bacteria, plant oils, and other materials that are derived from plants to control damaging insects.
