How to Grow Macadamia Nuts
Grow the tree in a warm, wet climate for best results.. Choose a location with firm, well-draining soil.. Use test strips to check that the pH is between 5.5 and 6.5.
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Grow the tree in a warm, wet climate for best results.
Grow the tree in a warm, wet climate for best results.
Choose a location with firm, well-draining soil.
Choose a location with firm, well-draining soil.
Use test strips to check that the pH is between 5.5 and 6.5.
Use test strips to check that the pH is between 5.5 and 6.5.
Make sure the tree will have full sun.
Make sure the tree will have full sun.
Find a spot with little-to-no wind exposure.
Find a spot with little-to-no wind exposure.
Pick a spot that can fit a 50 feet (15 m) tall and 40 feet (12 m)wide tree.
Pick a spot that can fit a 50 feet (15 m) tall and 40 feet (12 m)wide tree.
Purchase a grafted sapling from a nursery.
Purchase a grafted sapling from a nursery.
Dig a hole as deep as the graft was originally planted.
Dig a hole as deep as the graft was originally planted.
Set the grafted sapling in the hole.
Set the grafted sapling in the hole.
Fill the hole with soil.
Fill the hole with soil.
Water the graft heavily.
Water the graft heavily.
Water your tree regularly during its first year and once a week after that.
Water your tree regularly during its first year and once a week after that.
Add mulch to the soil around the macadamia tree.
Add mulch to the soil around the macadamia tree.
Fertilize the soil at least twice per year.
Fertilize the soil at least twice per year.
Use an organic pesticide if needed, like oranges or chrysanthemums.
Use an organic pesticide if needed, like oranges or chrysanthemums.
Pick up fallen nuts as soon as you see them.
Pick up fallen nuts as soon as you see them.
Check regularly for cracks in the nuts' skins.
Check regularly for cracks in the nuts' skins.
Remove the husks from your macadamia harvest.
Remove the husks from your macadamia harvest.
Air-dry the nuts for 2 to 3 weeks.
Air-dry the nuts for 2 to 3 weeks.
Bake the nuts at the lowest oven setting for 12 hours.
Bake the nuts at the lowest oven setting for 12 hours.
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