Franklin Farmers' Market

Chineka Macadamias has a permanent presence at the Franklin Farmers’ Market in Pukekohe. This takes place in the Town Square, on  King St., every Saturday  from 9 – 12.30.  The Farmers’ Market is well worth a visit, other stalls selling wine, organic meat, organic fruit, honey, jams, pickles and chutneys, goats cheese, olive oil and more.

 

Macadamia Field Days at Chineka

Next Field Day: Sunday 25th May 2008
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These provide an opportunity to see bearing 10 - 20 yr old nut trees as well as more recently planted trees and to find out how to get the most out of your macadamias or to assess whether this is the tree crop for you.

The afternoons focus on:


• Varieties
• Sourcing plants
• Spacings
• Vegetation Control
• Tree shaping and pruning
• Feeding
• Pests
• Ripeness
• Picking
• Post-harvest handling

There will be an opportunity to see the Nut House, and to discuss processing of nut crops; the pitfalls and obligations.

The day is especially intended as an opportunity for people interested in planting nut groves, or have one tree in their garden, or many trees, to learn from the mistakes and observations of others, and to share ideas.

Bring: boots, coats and questions.

There is a $45 registration fee per person, or $75 per couple (can be paid online). Send completed registration form to chineka@xtra.co.nz, or post to:- Chineka Macadamias, R.D.2, Pukekohe. Numbers are limited.

Bus Tours

Chineka's Franklin farm and processing plant is a popular stopping place for group tours. Enjoy a tour of the nut grove, be inspired with Virginia's story, enter the draw to win a macadamia gift and taste the delicious product. Meet the friendly sheep and Matey the cheeky Kunekune pig.

Tours by appointment only. Contact us for more details.