Candlenut Indian Walnut Kukui (Aleurites moluccana)

You will get 3 seeds of Aleurites moluccana, CANDLENUT INDIAN WALNUT KUKUI for planting.

The Candlenut Tree, also known as Aleurites moluccana, is a versatile perennial tree that can grow up to 50 feet tall. It is known for its round nut, which contains a fleshy, oily kernel that is used for oil in cuisine and cosmetics. The tree has historical uses, such as providing light in ancient Hawaiʻi and being used in traditional funerary rituals by Tongans.

Scarification: Snip a small section of the seed coat away from the seed eye.Be careful not to cut too deep. Soak in warm water for 24 hours.

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist but not wet