Crop Propagation
Breadfruit
Since 2016, we have conducted a propagation program for breadfruit in order to support the expansion of breadfruit agroforestry. We focus on providing volume orders of commonly requested varieties and also on expanding the varieties that are available. As of 2023, we have propagated and distributed 6,500 trees, with over 500 trees donated to schools and non-profits across the state. We use a variety of propagation methods, shown below, to propagate 18 varieties of breadfruit. See our price list below and contact us to make an order!
Adventitious Shoots
We scarify roots to force dense shoot development, which are then treated as cuttings
Tissue Culture
In laboratory conditions, tiny meristem cuttings are rooted our in sterile media
Branch Cuttings
Small branch cuttings are kept in a high-humidity chamber until they cuttings can root
Air Layers
Air layering can cause rooting of branches while they are still attached to the tree
Breadfruit Variety and Price List
Variety Name Tissue Culture Plug Dibble Tube Cutting 1 gal 3 gal Larger
Ma‘afala 10 15 25 75 request
Maoli (Hawaiian) 12 15 35 75 request
Fiti 12 15 35 75 request
Otea 35 75 request
Pua‘a 45 85 request
Puou 12 15 35 75 request
Afara 80 150 request
Ebechab 45 85 request
Lipet 45 85 request
Maopo 45 85 request
Mei 45 85 request
Mei Kekano 15 35 75 request
Mein Pohn-Sakar 45 85 request
Midolab 45 85 request
Rare Autui 45 85 request
Other Hawaiian Crops
Kō
We can access a broad compliment of heirloom Hawaiian and Pacific sugarcane varieties
‘Awa
We propagate 13 Native Hawaiian varieties of ʻawa on demand
Mai‘a
We propagate 6 varieties of Native Hawaiian banana, including the variegated ‘Ae‘ae
Other Crops
Other crops we can access and propagate as requested include kukui, kalo, ʻuala, ʻolena, pia, ʻawapuhi, ti leaf, ʻohiʻa ʻai, etc.