Herbs & Spices· Myristica fragrans
Guide de culture du Nutmeg
Tropical evergreen tree producing both nutmeg (seed) and mace (seed covering). Indonesia and Grenada lead production.
Combien de temps faut-il pour cultiver Nutmeg ?
Nutmeg atteint généralement sa première récolte environ 8 ans après la plantation.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : volcanic loam, clay loam
Plage de pH : 6 - 7 (optimal : 6.5)
Drainage : good
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Conseils de culture
Dioecious — plant at least 1 male per 10 females
First harvest at 7-9 years, peak at 25 years
Questions fréquentes
How long does Nutmeg take to grow?
Nutmeg typically takes about 8 years from planting to first harvest. The best planting season is wet season.
What soil does Nutmeg need?
Nutmeg grows best in volcanic loam, clay loam soil with a pH of 6-7. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Nutmeg need?
Nutmeg grows best at 23-30°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: moderate.
What is the expected yield for Nutmeg?
Across 2 countries with grounded data, reported national yields for Nutmeg range from 480 to 980 kg dried nutmeg/hectare, with a median of 730. These are national statistics, not a best-case figure — an individual farm's yield depends on variety, climate, soil and management. Multiple harvests per year are possible (2).
Plus de Herbs & Spices
Termes agronomiques clés
Les concepts agricoles essentiels, expliqués simplement.
Obtenez des recommandations propulsées par l'IA pour le Nutmeg
WiseYield fournit des recommandations de culture personnalisées, des prévisions de rendement et la détection des maladies pour le Nutmeg et 220 autres cultures.
Essai gratuit de 14 jours. Aucune carte de crédit requise.