[header] How to grow nutmeg [title] Verify that the location is warm enough. [step] Nutmeg is a tropical tree that must be grown outdoors, so it requires a hot, humid climate. In order to grow, nutmeg shouldn't be planted in locations with a minimum temperature below 30 ° f (- 1 ° c).
[header] How to grow nutmeg [title] Verify that the location is warm enough. [step] Nutmeg is a tropical tree that must be grown outdoors, so it requires a hot, humid climate. In order to grow, nutmeg shouldn't be planted in locations with a minimum temperature below 30 ° f (- 1 ° c).
Ideally, it requires an average temperature between 77 ° f and 95 ° f (25 ° c and 35 ° c). [substeps] Nutmeg trees also grow best in climates that experience at least 60 inches (152-cm) of annual rainfall. To make sure that the location you choose meets your needs, check the fall and winter forecast forecast for the area you'll be planting. [substeps] If you don't have seasons of mild winters, you might want to plant nutmeg in the winter. Even though nutmeg grows outdoors in a sunny, temperate environment, it can be dangerous if it is planted in ground that slopes. To prevent a nutmeg in an area that slopes, spread it over paths or dirt and rocks so the bark doesn't crack. Check weather reports for the last few months and know when temperatures are right for the location you select. [substeps] A good rule of thumb is that the location should be at least 50% warmer than where the plant grows.