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[Lucky Pittman <lucky.pittman@murraystate.edu>]

At 07:02 PM 1/18/2007, Mark wrote:
>  About a month ago I used about 2 cups (dry
> measure) around the tree.  But it didn't rain for quite a while and the
> crystals seemed to evaporate.  I'm wondering if it did any good?  Also would
> it hurt to dose it again this spring.

I'm not certain that December fertilization is going to have been of much 
help.
I routinely fertilize(or try to, if I remember) in late March, early 
May, and early June.
Have a look at this KSU online pub about pecans in KS - 
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/hort2/mf1025.pdf
Topgun may weigh in with even better recommendations, &/or an opinion 
on whether urea or ammonium nitrate is a better source of N for nut trees.

LLP