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TORERE MACADAMIAS LIMITED (TML)
HOME GARDEN VARIETIES
Home Gardeners needs and wants from their macadamia trees and nuts differ considerably from Commercial Growers.
Home growers want good quality, large tasty nuts that don't need spraying and grow on trees that are easy to manage and maintain.
TML recognised and acknowledged this and gradually built up a range of varieties to fullfill the Home Growers needs.
TML's range includes their own blended varieties being TMac1 (Renown/Nelmac), TMac2 (Own Choice/Renown), TMac 217 and GT varieties.
These are the most important factors for Home Gardeners:
Medium size open trees that are easily maintained
Mainly open husks – don’t need de-husking machinery
Large wholesome kernels
Medium/thick shells to deter rats and insect damage - don't want to spray.
Choice of varieties based on harvest times for fresh nuts over several months
Visually attractive trees with a range of blossoms and leaf type to choose from
Robust varieties suitable for NZ’s cooler climatic conditions
Good crops annually not bi-annually
A mix of varieties is recommended for better pollination.
All varieties are grafted on to Beaumont rootstock in PB6.5 and PB10 bags.
TML will graft other varieties on request, eg Beaumnont, Pa 39.
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VARIETY |
TYPE |
1st Crop-Lrg grade |
LEAF/COLOUR |
BLOSSOM |
KERNEL |
SHELL |
| TMac.1 |
Drops 75% |
4 years, July/Sept |
Smooth, dark green, red tip |
Pink |
Large, creamy |
Thick |
| TMac.2 |
Stick tight |
4 years, Sept/Nov |
Slightly prickly, light green |
White |
Large, white |
Thick |
| TMac 217 |
Drops 75% |
3 years, Aug/Oct |
Large, prickly dark green |
White |
Large, white |
Medium |
| GT 205 |
Drops 75% |
3 years, July/Sept |
Small, smooth dark green |
Creamy |
Med, creamy |
Medium |
| GT 207 |
Drops 100% |
4 years, April/June |
Small, smooth dark green |
Creamy |
Med, creamy |
Medium |
PRICES: (negotiable for bulk orders)
Small grade - $15 or $20 GST incl. PB 6.5 and PB10 bags – price based on the PB size and size of the plant. (refer to Order form)
Large grade - $25 or $30 GST incl. in PB10 bags – hardened off and suitable for cool, frosty regions. (refer to Order form)
Home Garden Order Form - click here
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