Growing Macadamia Nut Tree from Seed Super Easy!

[@xuan7361]

Brief but informative little video.

[@RichesToRoots]

Mahalo!

[@jasonscott7803]

Hi mate the reason it is best to plant the whole nut and shell is the seedling uses the nut as a food source for the first couple of months so the shell will give it protection from pests and drying out. You can graft a good cultivar on to your seedlings if you have access to some know cultivars. Make sure you cinture the branch you intend to take scions off at least 5 week's beforehand. Good luck with everything in these strange time's and happy Macadamia growing.👍

[@RichesToRoots]

Thanks for the comment. I have a few named cultivars at present that I'll be using! Wish me luck.

[@jasonscott7803]

@@RichesToRoots hi again Buddy I have A4 , A16 , Pinkalicious and a couple of other's. I haven't got any of the Hawaiian varieties yet but there are a few available here in Australia, I live in Adelaide and while Macadamia grow here it's not there native area, that is around the Queensland and New South Wales boarder . I hope you have luck and success with your endeavours, all the best.👍

[@SuperXtran]

Beautiful little trees!

[@july1000000]

Super video on Mac nuts, sir!

[@RichesToRoots]

Thank you. Im glad you enjoyed.

[@Jethrovsky]

I planted 2 macadamia nut grafts here in central Thailand- after 15 years one tree is now in flower for the first time, the other still waiting. So long term is the word for macadamia trees.

[@RichesToRoots]

Great feedback. Thanks

[@logical_volcel]

full uncracked nuts is how we plant them at commercial nurseries in australia, we actually just soak them in water, and plant them in sand until they sprout and grow for a few months old and then put them into the plastic bag pots with potting mix, the trick to how we do it is it keep them in a plastic hothouse so they swell up and crack, not all nuts are guaranteed to sprout so planting a few is always a good idea, i think about half dont sprout, we planted 40000 in one bed and only got about 10-15k pop up

[@RichesToRoots]

Awesome feedback! Thanks. I'll try this next time and share the results.

[@RichesToRoots]

How long do you soak them?

[@logical_volcel]

@@RichesToRoots 15 minutes to half an hour, ive read up to 24 hours bug we simply didn't have the time

[@clevitationcr1982]

I can't get the uncracked nuts in India, I only have the edible nuts. Can you please guide me on how I can grow macadamia nuts?

[@orglindeque]

Soaking is not a good idea, you will get mould in a greenhouse with high humidity. Sand has very little nutrients and needs a lot of water which is not good for propagation. We plant 140 000 trees every 6 weeks with a 95% take. From planting seed to selling ready to plant grafted trees is about 8 to 9 months.

[@lexiet4488]

Very easy indeed!

[@orglindeque]

We grow Macadamia trees at our nursery in Nelspruit, South Africa. The best nut to grow for rootstock is Beaumont(695) and Nelmac2. Grafting cultivars like 816, A4, Nelmac2 and Beaumont trees for farmers across the country. Seeds we collect from our own orchards as we are commercial farmers also. What growing medium did you use? Pine bark?

[@RichesToRoots]

Thanks for the comment. Quite a few viewers around the world have been asking me where they can buy seeds. Any suggestions? I've had best result growing in mac nut compost based potting soil. But I'm always looking for tips for better growing.

[@jjemirates]

I would like to contact you, kindly send your contact details [e-mail]

[@indianmemer4106]

Please mail me details of seeds and seedlings on [e-mail]

[@Violet_Lotus_]

Pine bark is not easily gotten in Hawaii. Must be imported and that makes it expensive.

[@feliciasmith7993]

stop stealing Australian native plants

[@sarcasmo57]

I'll do it today. thank you.

[@RichesToRoots]

Awesome.

[@antithesis2211]

Where do you buy these macadamia seeds??? Thank you

[@RichesToRoots]

Im on Hawaii Isand. It is fairly easy to get raw nuts here.

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Fantastic!! congratulations....

[@dextermarimon71]

hello, where did you bought your macadamia seeds?

[@RichesToRoots]

Hello. I buy them locally where they're grown.

[@pachipachi6689]

@@RichesToRoots hello there can you help me out. My tree just dry out the leaves dry out. I think 2 much sun. What can i do a bout it or can i send you a pic? I live in the caribean do they do well in this tempreture?

[@orglindeque]

@@pachipachi6689 what is your average temperature? Mac trees grow best is a regulated temperature between 28 and 35 degrees celcius. Ideal humidity should be 80 to 90%. Try to keep your seedlings out of direct sunlight from growing seed to grafting. After grafting when the stem turns brown above the grafted area trees can be moved to direct sunlight for hardening off before planting in the orchard.

[@qweeertji8375]

Planted a macadamia nut without the shell 10.10.23. Sprouted 17.11.23. Seedling has now grown its 3rd set of leaves. South Africa

[@mohamadghalawinji9576]

هل تزرع المكاديميا بطريقه العقل . ولكم جزيل الشكر ولاحترام

[@aileengum6333]

Thanks so much! I have a sapling, but it looks like a big stick with just leaves -- any tips on getting it to branch out? Mahalo

[@RichesToRoots]

Hello. If you clip the top it will branch out at lower leaf node axillary buds where there are dormant vegetative buds. You can also wait for the plant to start branching naturally and then prune to the shape you need.

[@aileengum6333]

@@RichesToRoots Hi: Thanks so much for your quick response! I actually tried to do that a few weeks back, but it now looks like an upside-down feather duster :P It now looks like a bunch of shoots coming out of the top of a big stick. I tried pruning those so there aren't so many. Should I try pruning off some of the single leaves along the "trunk"? It's from a "Linda" macadamia. Maybe it's an issue with the type of sapling? Mahalo for your kokua!

[@RichesToRoots]

I'd recommend allowing it to grow for a little while. Next spring you can choose a few of the strongest leads and remove the others.

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

Do you intend to sell the trees or are you growing them for the nuts? In Brazil they use the shells as medium for orchids 😁 I live in Portugal and here I never saw this nut.

[@RichesToRoots]

Probably a little bit of both and one other thing. At this point, I'm just experimenting and seeing how easily I can grow them. If anything in the short term I might sell some as root stock. But I also want to plant quite a few out for nuts. I've chatted with macadamia nut farmers on Hawaii Island that tell me the island can't produce enough nuts to keep up with demand. The same goes for cacao. The other thing is that I just enjoy the process of growing things. So I'm just having fun with the process. The shells are used here as a high quality mulch. Thanks for your questions!

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

@@RichesToRoots Quite interesting to know. Thanks for your your reply.

[@ValleyIsle]

How do you get the husk off?

[@heck_n_degenerate940]

I’ve noticed the cracked shells around one part of where I commonly walk around my neighborhood here in San Diego. For a while I had no idea what they were because they were always opened and completely excavated by birds I assume and I don’t have macadamia nut products often. I tried burying a full one over a year ago but some of our wildlife must’ve gotten to it, and as you stated ants will swarm any remnants. I found another one today and decided to crack it this time (mainly because I was curious and didn’t get a chance to see the seed last time). I’m gonna try to start it inside in a small jar or something and some soil, though knowing when the seedling will be safest to introduce outside will likely be pure guesswork.

[@RichesToRoots]

Good luck. The trees do grow well in San Diego. I see the occasionally with lots of nuts.

[@mathusvaiaoga9787]

Are macnuts true to seed or do they need to be grafted?

[@RichesToRoots]

No they do not grow true to seed. If you want the same you can graft. I've grown many of my seeds for a combination of seedlings to see how they'll produce and as root stock for grafting.

[@ntinoshatzidakis2184]

I would like to ask something else in case you know. The tree that grows after the seed planting, will I need to graft it? Is it possible to get this edible nuts direct from seed?????? Thank you very much!

[@RichesToRoots]

Hello. You can get an edible nut from the seed grown tree, but it will take many years to get to maturity and the quality of the nut will be unknown. Grafting will ensure much faster production and a known quality.

[@ntinoshatzidakis2184]

@@RichesToRootsi see. thanks again!

[@mieliav]

what is your recommended watering for very young (about 30cm tall) trees? do I wet the leaves or? thanks!

[@RichesToRoots]

Although they're surprisingly resilient trees i would recommend a thorough watering every few days to encourage a healthy deep tap root.

[@mieliav]

@@RichesToRoots many thanks! what amount of direct sun should they have at that stage? and again thanks!

[@ntinoshatzidakis2184]

Very helpful video. Unfortunately I can't find seeds for planting (containing the shell) so I will try without shell. I hope i will get 20%

[@RichesToRoots]

Thanks for the comment. I understand obtaining nuts is a challenge. Perhaps you can try to locate a farmer in your region who is growing macadamia and try to buy some unprocessed seeds? Good luck!

[@ntinoshatzidakis2184]

@@RichesToRoots thanks as well for the answer. Is not produced in my area (crete Greece) but you gave me a great idea!!

[@johnfagerwinkle5651]

Will they grow in The Gambia ? Africa ?

[@RichesToRoots]

Yes. Absolutely.

[@TheMasterMoto]

How often do you water them?

[@RichesToRoots]

Deep regular waterings until established. Once in the ground they'll take as mich water as you can give them

[@espoirespoir3710]

Hi mate please answer me. I don't have macadamia seeds with covers. All stores buying macadamia seeds without them. Can you explain to me how try germinate them.

[@RichesToRoots]

Hello. I tried a few this way and they all rotted. My recommendation would be to try putting the nuts in a moderately moist media (like coarse sand, perlite, pumice) and hope for germination. I think the covers do protect the kernel from exposure though.

[@drewsfoodforest_tv]

How does it take for seeds to germinate?

[@RichesToRoots]

A few weeks to a few months (if the nuts are old, but still viable).

[@cldeepak6403]

I need macadamia seeds

[@rusty358]

Where can I buy good quality nuts to grow for Florida?

[@RichesToRoots]

I would recommend local raw nuts sold at farmers markets. It increases the likelihood of freshness and compatability with your growing conditions. That is where i got the macnuts I grew.

[@oceanicbloom1407]

If available or optional I suggest grafting them as it may take up to 16 years or so for them to fruit from a seedling.

[@oceanicbloom1407]

Oh btw I found that letting the nuts soak in warm water for 12 or so hours before planting helps, also when planting always try pointing the white dot (micropyle) facing upwards.

[@ChandruKunabiKunabi]

Hi I need mec seeds will you able to send it to India?

[@RichesToRoots]

Hello. I'm afraid that isn't possible. I am not licensed to ship seeds.

[@ChandruKunabiKunabi]

@@RichesToRoots thanks for your quick reply

[@clevitationcr1982]

Were you able to get the seeds? I so want to grow mac nuts but I don't know how to get the seeds. I only have the nuts.

[@clevitationcr1982]

@Noah Tunnell No

[@mohamadghalawinji9576]

اخي الكريم هل ممكن زرع المكديميا عن طريق العقل . وشكرا ..

[@jjemirates]

Is Grafted or bud varieties available ?

[@RichesToRoots]

Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure I fully understand your question. There are named cultivars of macnut available for sale. The variety depends on your area.

[@hannahrichardson2294]

I have 3 mac nuts in shell at home. They are a year old, they float in water. Good for eating, I know from experience. But if they float and are ripe for eating, are they also good for planting from seed? I will try it. Any advice please share! 😊

[@RichesToRoots]

I think so. What I've tried is taking slightly older seeds and putting them in moist perlite in a closed container and checking every few weeks. I had very good success with sprouting. I hope this helps.

[@rhapsodyhooks5135]

My seeds that O crack open just rotted... Thanks for the video!

[@RichesToRoots]

You're welcome. I hope it helped.

[@oftin_wong]

The do like very much a leaf litter off their own leaves around themselves the leaves rot very slowly

[@feliciasmith7993]

macadamia nuts are Australian natives