Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm

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Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm

Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm is a family-run Hoolehua farm where visitors can crack macadamia nuts, sample honey and learn local farm history.

Crack the Nut
Crack the Nut

Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm, Molokai

Crack the mac. This is a phrase that you have to know if you're planning on visiting the island of Molokai. Let the owners of Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm , Tuddie and Kammy Purdy, teach you how to "crack a mac" or simply how to pry open a macadamia nut.

The 5-acre (20,234 sq. m) farm is located in Ho'olehua, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Kualapu'u. It has been in existence since 1980 and is a wonderful place to visit if you want to know about macadamia nut history and, of course, to try them and satisfy your taste buds.

There are 50 macadamia nut trees on this farm and all of them produce nuts year-round. The owners wait until the nuts are ready and fall to the ground, then pick them up and roast them in their oven, right on the farm. Nuts are never picked from the trees and the roasting involves no added oils or other ingredients. They also have unroasted nuts available. These nuts are all natural and are grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers.

Purdy’s Macadamia Nut Farm is open on weekdays, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The farm is accessible on Sundays and holidays only by appointment.

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Bill

May 21, 2012

Purdy is a local guy you can learn a lot about Hawaiian history from him. He gave us a detailed narration about the history of the Islands. He also shared info about his macadamia nut farm, how the nuts grow, etc. We cracked a few nuts that we picked up from the ground and ate them with honey and coconut slices. Really cool! It can get a little crowded when a tour group comes but if you are lucky to go when nobody else is there you will have all of his attention.

George

Jan 26, 2010

Purdy gave me a tour of the farm. He was talking so many acres of land, so many trees, so many pound of nuts, etc. I asked him if he is rich and he replied "yes, but only in heart. I live in paradice so I don't need much." What a gret answer!

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Location, Parking and Directions

Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm is located on Lihi Pali Road in Hoolehua, about 2 miles west of Kualapuu on Molokai. The map point is kept at the current page coordinates for the farm area. Visitors usually arrive by car and should follow current farm signs and owner guidance when parking or entering the property.

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Where is Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm located?

Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm is located on Lihi Pali Road in Hoolehua, about 2 miles west of Kualapuu on Molokai.

What can visitors do at Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm?

Visitors can learn how to crack macadamia nuts, sample fresh nuts, try macadamia blossom honey and learn about macadamia farming on Molokai.

What are the current Purdy's Natural Macadamia Nut Farm hours?

Current official information lists Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 3:30pm, Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and Sunday or holidays by appointment.

Are the macadamia nuts grown naturally?

The official farm information says the macadamia nuts are grown without pesticides or fertilizers and roasted without added oils.

Should visitors call ahead?

Yes. Visitors should call ahead or confirm current details, especially for Sunday, holiday or appointment-based visits.