Dehusking nuts

Tips on dehusking your macadamia nuts correctly

Husks make great compost.

To get the most from your nuts you must carry out dehusking properly. The husk is high in sugars and moulds soon develop if you get it wrong.

Do's

pick nuts with husks opening on the tree
harvest nuts off the ground every few days at least, and after every wind event.
dehusk within 24 hours.

Dont's

leave nuts with open husks on the tree.
leave nuts on the ground longer than a few days, especially in warm humid weather.
leave harvested nuts in a bucket or bag for more than a day. Nuts are living things. They respire, give off heat, and start composting.

Husks can be placed in your compost bin, or fed to cattle.