After two years in the nursery, the macadamia tree is ready for its permanent home. Planting is a decisive moment: the way the ground is prepared determines whether the tree will grow strong and produce for decades.
Each two-year-old tree is planted in a 20 by 20 inch hole. It is a generous space, designed to give the root plenty of room to spread from day one.
In a crop that will live for many years, that start makes the difference. A wide hole in the loose, well-drained volcanic soil of the Santiaguito lets the tree anchor firmly and develop the root system that will support future harvests.
Before placing the tree, we fill the hole with organic compost produced on the farm itself. This natural fertiliser provides nutrients, improves soil structure and helps retain the moisture macadamia needs.
Using compost instead of chemical fertilisers is consistent with Culpan's environmental commitment. The same programme that separates the farm's organic waste and turns it into compost closes the cycle: what the land gives, returns to the land to nourish the tree just beginning its life.
Once planted, the tree needs pruning and constant attention. Discover how we care for it.
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