Scientific name: Aleurites moluccanus
Primary and recommended propagation method for Candlenut. Seeds have very hard shell requiring scarification - gentle rubbing with sandpaper or filing to create small opening in outer shell. Then soaking for 24-48 hours in lukewarm water. Germination takes several weeks to 3-4 months. Success rate: 60-80% with proper scarification.
10 ליטר - 250 ₪ / 25 ליטר מפותח - 500 ₪
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Candlenut (Aleurites moluccanus) — Primary and recommended propagation method for Candlenut. Seeds have very hard shell requiring scarification - gentle rubbing with sandpaper or filing to create small opening in outer shell. Then soaking for 24-48 hours in lukewarm water. Germination takes several weeks to 3-4 months. Success rate: 60-80% with proper scarification.
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Candlenut plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/aleurites-moluccanus.