Why Macadamia Nut Is So Expensive - Harvest Macadamia Nuts In The American

Hello everyone, today we are going to the macadamia plantations in Hawaii, to see how the farmers here cultivate and harvest the world's most expensive nut. Although it is a plant originating from Australia, macadamias are now grown in many countries around the world such as South Africa, Kenya and Costa Rica. In the United States, macadamia nuts are mainly grown in Hawaii, California and Florida. Macadamia nuts are always considered the most expensive nuts in the world, because its supply is always less than its demand. In addition, the nutritional value of this grain is very great. Early spring is the best time for farmers to start planting macadamia trees. Currently, the state with the biggest macadamia production in the US is Hawaii, with 16,900 acres, accounting for 90% of the total area planted by this plant in the entire United States. The time from planting to harvesting macadamia trees lasts 5 years. However, most macadamia trees need at least 10 years to reach full yield. Macadamia farms in Hawaii and in Australia usually only use organic fertilizers to provide nutrients for plants. Mature macadamia trees typically grow between 40 and 49 feet tall, and to maintain the tree's height at a reasonable level, farmers need to regularly prune the canopy. Currently, South Africa is the country with the largest macadamia plantation in the world. However, due to relatively backward farming techniques, the yield of macadamia nuts in South Africa is still lower than Australia. Perennial macadamia growers in Hawaii say a mature macadamia tree can use up to 350 litres of water, or about 92 gallons per week in hot, dry weather. The end of March is the time when the macadamia trees in Hawaii begin to flower, and it takes four more months for the harvest to take place. August is usually when the macadamia berries are harvested in Hawaii. When most of the macadamia pods ripen and fall to the ground, harvesting machines are used to pick them up. In 2020, the production of macadamia nuts in Hawaii is 40.7 million pounds. Currently, the United States is the largest consumer of macadamia nuts, with about 19.5 million pounds per year. Have you ever eaten a macadamia nut? Let us know how you feel about the taste of this expensive nut. After harvesting, hundreds of tons of macadamia nuts will be transported to the factory for shelling and packaging. This is what happens at a macadamia nut processing plant. How do you feel about the process of cultivating and harvesting macadamia nuts in this video? Let us know what you think in the comment section of the video. Goodbye and see you in the next video.