Macadamia, Culpan's second treasure
Alongside coffee, macadamia is the other major crop at Culpan. It covers nearly a third of the farm and shares the same volcanic soil, the same shade of protected forest and the same humid climate found on the foothills of the Santiaguito volcano, in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Every macadamia tree is the fruit of the same philosophy that has defined the family for five generations: patience. A selected seed spends two years in the nursery before reaching the field, and the trees take several years to reach full production. That wait is what gives Culpan's nut its creamy texture and clean flavour.
Culpan macadamia
From nursery to nut, step by step
Varieties
The macadamia varieties best suited to Culpan's high-altitude volcanic soil.
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Nursery
We select the best seeds and care for them two years before taking them to the field.
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Planting
Two-year-old trees are planted in wide holes filled with organic compost.
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Pruning
The pruning season begins in July to keep trees healthy and productive.
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Harvest
Nuts are hand-picked from the ground, all year round.
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Milling
Husking, drying and quality sorting to deliver a flawless nut.
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