KOCHUKUDY NUTMEG PLANTATIONS & NURSERY

Started 3 decades back, by Mr. George Mathew, Kochulcudiyil Nutmeg plantation has conducted research in nutmeg plants since its formation. Today we have more than 450 nutmeg trees that are more than 20 years old in our plantation. The trees belong to 20 different varieties, and based on our research we have identified a variety - Kochukudy - that is a cut above the rest when it comes to yield. The Kochukudy Nutmeg Nursery under the leadership of Mr. Jose Mathew, has been actively propagating the high yielding variety among the farmers of the State... The Kochukudy variety of nutmeg has many advantages over other varieties. It is today the one that gives the highest yield to farmers. The trees which start yielding from the third year, gives around 2000 fruits in the 8th year. The variety sprouts more branches, and this in turn leads to a higher yield. Moreover, the yield from the variety is also spread out over the year - it gives at least 5 harvests a year against three harvests a..

Also known as: Kochukudy Nutmeg