I have been looking for a grafted nutmeg tree for over a year now and I have yet to find a source where I can buy it from. I know there are grafted nutmeg trees available throughout the Caribbean especially in Grenada and there are also varieties of grafted nutmeg in India. The problem is finding a source in those countries that will ship the tree to the United States. I am sure there is someone in Hawaii with grafted nutmeg but I have yet to find them. What you could always do is order some nutmeg seeds from either Montoso Gardens or Fruit Lovers Nursery and hope that you find someone willing to send you some budwood later on which you could graft.

Hello Murahilin,
Do you have any experience with Top? I am just wondering because they have it but I am not sure if I want to order one from them or not. I do have a $20.00 off voucher.
Andrew

Murahilin:

You asked me, in a different thread, about the height of my nutmeg. I believe I have had it for 3 years or close to it. When I got it, it was about 8" tall. I have since repotted it twice and it is just over 2' tall.

Hey Harry where did you find your Nutmeg? Is it grafted??

Well I have recieved emails from Florida and Hawaii and so far noluck. Man, this isn't going to be easy. I just hope it pays off!

Andrew:

I received my seedling nutmeg as a gift from a fruit enthusiast in Hawaii. Not sure where he got it, but supposedly the mother tree bears profusely and the seedlings from this tree have all been very productive having both male and female flowers. I know he wouldn't tell me that if he had not been told that....but whether he was told the truth or not...now that could be a question. I believe Murahilin has had some contact with the same source in Hawaii.....you may want to check with him to see where the actual nursery source was. Take care.

Harry

I cant remember if this was the nursery or not but I am pretty sure it was. You can call them and find out about their nutmeg. With such high prices for a seedling you might be better off buying some seeds and growing it yourself.

hmhausman,
I didnt realize it was such a slow grower. I wonder how much faster it will grow in the ground.

Here is a link that might be useful: Plant it Hawaii

Good question Murahilin.....maybe I'll stick it in the ground next Spring and see. Anyone know if these can be airlayered?

Thanks Harry,
I guess I am going to have to wait for an email because there description says you need two for pollinization. I may have to give up on this one, so dissapointing! I just don't have the room for two, I mean I don't want to use my limited space for two, I really want one more mango!
Andrew

Andrew,
As with most dioecous trees they also have hermaphrodite trees. Dont worry about needing two if you get one that doesnt need pollination. Thats why I recommended a grafted tree. Remember it will take around 9 years from seed to get the nutmeg itself.

Harry,
Here is some interesting information I found regarding air layering nutmeg:
"In marcotting or air-layering, vigorous healthy branches, 1.2-1.5 cm in diameter are chosen from selected female trees. The branch is split in the middle longitudinally for 5 cm at a distance of 90 cm from the terminal growth. A bamboo or wooden splint is placed on the back of the split and tied firmly at both ends with plastic tape, string not used to avoid rotting. A portion of the split branch 6-12 mm long is then removed on the lower side of the split with secateurs. The cut end is lifted and a splint of hard wood is inserted to keep the split open. The section is then dusted with rooting stimulant such as seradix L15. Moist peat moss, sawdust or coconut coir dust are applied around the split, extending above and below the incision for 5 and 10 cm respectively. Such a medium was kept in place by polyethene sheeting, tied around the branch and secured with plastic tape. Roots occur after 4 - 18 months. Once rooting is adequate the plant is severed from the tree and potted, after removal of polyethene sheeting. The plants are kept in closed concrete bins covered with clear plastic and watered thrice daily for a period of 6 8 weeks. The plants are then hardened off by lifting the bin covers until they are fully exposed. This is done for a period of two to three months. The plants are then stored under 70% shade for a further 8-10 weeks before planting in the field.

Despite the perceived negative attitude of some farmers to marcots (Aegis, 1975) it is significant to note, that with the increase efficiency of rooting in marcots form 30 to 43%, such planting material eventually contributed significantly in the recovery of nutmeg tree population after Janet. By 1973 the Ministry of Agriculture had reported that about 37 thousand marcots were used to cover an area of about 1000 acres (400 ha)."

Here is a link that might be useful: Airlayering nutmeg

Yikes.....sounds a bit arduous and the results tenuous. Thanks for the info.

Hello,
I have just recieved email from Jaime at Plant it Hawaii. He has set everything up for me and I am going to order it next week. These trees are certified so no phtosanitary certificate is neccessary. The cost will be $75.00. I can't wait. Thanks everyone for helping me. This tree is not the grafted one I was looking for but it is hermaphroditic, so I don't have to worry about having a male or female.
I am very excited my collection is almost complete!
Thanks,
Andrew

Well $75 is a lot of money for a seedling that will take 8 or so years to produce. Even then I would somewhat doubt the claims of hermaphroditic seedlings. There is a possibility that it could be true but it'll take 8 or so years to find out.

Hello murahilin,
Do you think I should wait then? He told me they are about two feet tall, and the $50.00 is due to the cost of shipping. I have read here before that people have gone to him because his seedlings are hermaphroditic. I just don't know where else to go and it seems that the cost is high for this tree wherever you check. I have read that it is difficult to get these seeds to germinate and grow well. Any suggestions are where else I can try? I don't trust buying seeds from ebay. They come from Thailand and it seems they can take up to two weeks to get here. Thanks.
Andrew

Hello everyone!
I am sad to say I have decided not to but the Nutmeg for now. Plant it Hawaii told me that the total cost was $100.00!!! I couldn't believe it. Well back to the drawing board, it is starting to look ike I will not get one of these. Not at that cost!
Andrew

Andrew...I believe I would look at this in a more positive manner. Despite their claims, there is lots of doubt that their seedlings are hermaphroditic. And unless they could give me undisputed proof on how they are getting seedlings like this from a tree that is clearly not, then I would not believe them. Consider yourself lucky that you didn't spend the money and wait 8+ years to find out you've been shafted.

Hey Jay,
Yeah your right. It just sucks to get all pumped up about buying something to s=have it not turn out the way you planned. In a positive light, I got my plant light table up all I need to do is buy some hooks and chains so I can suspendlight and adjust as my trees grow. the Nutmeg will have to wait till I can find one that is GRAFTED!! I am starting to believe that they don't exist!!!! LOL
Andrew

those nutmeg trees were indeed hermaphrofitic. sadl sadly i missed my opp to buy one bef the mother tree was killed in a huricaineone. i ran acc this conve in my search foe my own nutm tree