Crop Circle Nut Groves

Designing and laying out a commercial nut grove involves several factors, including the type of nut trees you want to plant, the climate and soil conditions in your area, and the available space. Here are some general guidelines for designing a commercial nut orchard, along with tips for spacing between trees and rows:

• Choose the right nut trees: Select nut trees that are suitable for your climate and soil type. Consider the size of the mature trees, their growth habits, and their nut production potential.
• Plan the layout: Sketch out a rough plan of your nut grove, taking into account the shape of your land and any existing structures or trees. Typically, nut trees are planted in rows, with enough space between each tree to allow for adequate sunlight, air circulation, and access for maintenance.
• Consider the soil and irrigation requirements: Nut trees have specific soil and irrigation requirements, so it's essential to consider these factors when designing your orchard. Most nut trees prefer well-draining soil and require regular watering during their growing season.
• Choose the right spacing: Spacing between trees and rows will depend on the type of nut trees you are planting and their expected mature size. As a general rule of thumb, most nut trees require between 20-30 feet of space between each tree and at least 25-30 feet of space between each row. Larger trees will need more space, while smaller trees can be planted closer together.
• Consider the orientation of your orchard: The orientation of your grove can have an impact on its growth and yield. In general, nut trees should be planted in a north-south orientation to maximize exposure to sunlight and reduce the risk of frost damage.
• Plan for maintenance: Make sure you leave enough space between rows for equipment to pass through and for workers to access each tree for pruning, fertilization, and pest control.

By following these guidelines, you can design a commercial nut grove that is efficient, productive, and easy to maintain.

Irrigating Nut Orchards

Irrigation is essential for the growth and productivity of nut groves. Here are some different methods and systems used to irrigate nut groves:

• Drip irrigation: Drip irrigation is a highly efficient method of watering nut trees. It delivers water directly to the tree's root zone, minimizing water waste and reducing the risk of disease. Drip irrigation also allows for precise water delivery, which is particularly important for young trees and during dry spells.
• Sprinkler irrigation: Sprinkler irrigation is a popular method for irrigating nut groves. It involves the use of overhead sprinklers that distribute water over the tree's canopy and surrounding soil. This method is particularly useful for larger trees that require more water and for areas with high evaporation rates.
• Flood irrigation: Flood irrigation involves flooding the area around the nut trees with water. This method can be effective for established trees with deep root systems, but it can also lead to water waste and soil erosion if not managed properly.
• Micro-sprinkler irrigation: Micro-sprinkler irrigation is similar to sprinkler irrigation but uses smaller sprinkler heads that distribute water more slowly and uniformly. This method can be particularly useful for newly planted nut trees, as it delivers water directly to the tree's root zone.
• Subsurface irrigation: Subsurface irrigation involves placing irrigation tubing or pipes beneath the soil surface to deliver water directly to the tree's roots. This method can be particularly useful in areas with high evaporation rates, as it minimizes water loss.
• Combination irrigation: Many nut groves use a combination of irrigation methods to maximize water efficiency and ensure that trees receive the appropriate amount of water. For example, drip irrigation can be used for young trees, while sprinkler or flood irrigation can be used for established trees.

In summary, different methods and systems used to irrigate nut groves include drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, flood irrigation, micro-sprinkler irrigation, subsurface irrigation, and combination irrigation. The choice of irrigation method will depend on several factors, including tree age, soil type, climate, and water availability.

Circle Nut Grove

Circle Nut Groves increase yield from Cashew, Lychee, Macadamia, Pecan, Walnut, Almond, and Hazelnut Nut trees. Nut trees are grown in Archimedean or Fibonacci spirals on minimum 5-acre sections of land and preferably irrigated under canopy using a drip emitter system. The use of Crop Circle Irrigators lessens water and fertilizer use by 80% and creates a water-smart nut tree grove that can grow nut trees commercially in water restricted or water scares areas of the world. The circle shape of the grove protects nut trees from excessive wind and opens up more of the grove to penetrating rays of the sun thereby improving yield of the grove. Open orchard or hanging wall methods may be utilized to grow the trees.

Open Orchard

With the open orchard method, plenty of space between trees is provided so they develop a wide, spreading canopy. Nut trees are either topped or un-topped depending on the production method preferred by a particular orchardist. The department of Agriculture (DOA) initiated test sites to compare production between topped and un-topped nut trees. The thought at the time was that topping a tree would force branching and more nutting. Surprisingly, forced topping cut production in half for most nut groves.

The Hanging Wall

To increase production, an enterprising nut farmer experimented with a close in planting technique that grouped nut trees together some 4 feet apart along a linear tree row. He also used the Espalier method of pruning to create parallel hedges of nut trees. Production gradually increased until the orchard was producing twice that of an open grove, however the labor needed to prune and train the branches of these trees each spring was 3 times the cost.

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Nut Production

Nut production also depends on several other factors including stem length, straightness and well-balanced branching. A straight nut tree stem produces more nuts; as many as three times the overall production of a twisted or crooked stem. To encourage the development of straight nut tree stems, a defined leader should be selected to be nut bearing. Defined leaders are stems that are not only straight but display fast, vigorous growth. They also should be the longest of all the stems growing from the main trunk and secondary branches of the tree.

Properly pruned nut trees grow several well-balanced branches that will become big producers season to season. Well balanced branches feature secondary branching grow parallel and level to one from the main stem of the tree. This is particularly important for an improved growing system; Crop Circles®.

Crop Circle Nut Groves

A Crop Circle Nut Grove features a 4-acre double spiral where 2,500 nut trees are spaced along the length of the spiral (5,000 feet) in 4-foot increments to create a high yield planting pattern. Spiraled tree rows spaced 12 feet apart provide equipment access. A few tree spaces at the center of each spiral are not planted to create a turnaround for the equipment.

It’s important that branches are trained properly to get the most out of the trees. A post and wire system is erected along the length of the double spiral so tree branches can be tied in place. A cross or t-shaped post shape allows for several support wires to be threaded between each tree.

The shape of a Crop Circle grove protects trees and nuts from the wind preventing loss of nuts from excessive wind blow. The Crop Circle also protects trees and nuts from insects (nuts can be grown organically without the need for chemical protection), which saves and makes money at the retail end when the nuts are sold. A Crop Circle nut grove also offers a level of protection for blossoms from frost. Nuts are also of very high quality.

Nut Tree Varieties

Types of nut trees that benefit from Crop Circle grove growing include Walnut, Hazelnut, Almond, Macadamia, Pecan, Pistachio, Lychee, Cashew and Chestnut trees.

Pecan Trees

The Pecan tree is a Texas tree. Texas dominates Pecan production in the United States although the tree is also grown in California and Arizona to some extent. In a typical Pecan grove, about 80 Pecan trees are planted per acre. Given the right climate and sufficient water, an acre can produce about 5,000 pounds of Pecans. Like most areas of the Southwest, these States are suffering from years of drought, which has had an impact on Pecan production - down 50% from just 10 years ago. A Crop Circle Pecan Grove is an intensive farming technique that grows more pecans per acre foot using less water. All varieties of Pecan tree is suitable for this system including Stuart pecans, Moreland pecans, Desirable pecans, Elliot pecans, Cape Fear pecans and Candy Pecans. Crop Circle Pecan Groves increase production 10 times that of a rowed Pecan grove.

There are many types of pecan trees, each with its unique characteristics in terms of nut size, shell thickness, and tree growth habits. Here are some common pecan tree varieties:

• Stuart Pecan: This is the most common and widely grown pecan variety, known for its large, oval-shaped nuts with a thin shell and a sweet, rich flavor. The tree is a large, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Desirable Pecan: A large, oval-shaped nut with a thin shell and a sweet, buttery flavor. It's commonly used for baking and snacking. The tree is a large, deciduous tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Elliott Pecan: A small to medium-sized nut with a thick shell and a rich, flavorful meat. It's commonly used for baking and snacking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Candy Pecan: A small to medium-sized nut with a thin shell and a sweet, rich flavor. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with a spreading growth habit.

Other pecan tree varieties include the Pawnee, Cape Fear, and Kiowa pecans. Each variety has its own unique characteristics and is suited to different growing conditions and climates. When selecting a pecan tree variety, it's important to consider factors such as climate, soil type, and disease resistance to ensure the best possible growing conditions for the tree.

Almond Trees

Almond growers have been utilizing intensive growing techniques the past 50 years. The problem isn’t maximized production per acre, it's the lack of water, especially in California and Australia where thousands of acres have been lost from water shortages caused by drought. As a result, nearly half of all California Almond producers have left the market. Those that remain can save their orchards with the implementation of water saving Crop Circles that use proprietary irrigators to water each Almond tree. A Crop Circle Almond orchard uses significantly less water than a conventional rowed orchard. It takes approximately 1 gallon of water to produce 1 almond, which in California is more than 600 billion gallons of water each year. That can be cut down by as much as 90% using Crop Circle Irrigators. Any type of Almond tree is suitable for this water saving growing system including California almonds, Spanish almonds and Nonpaeil almonds.

There are several varieties of almond trees:

• Nonpareil Almond: This is the most popular almond variety, known for its large, plump, and smooth nuts with a thin shell and a mild, sweet flavor. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Carmel Almond: A medium-sized, elongated almond with a hard shell and a rich, nutty flavor. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Mission Almond: A small, round almond with a hard shell and a sweet, slightly bitter flavor. It's commonly used for making marzipan and other confections. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Texas Almond: A medium-sized, elongated almond with a thin, soft shell and a sweet, mild flavor. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.

Other almond tree varieties include the Butte, Peerless, and Price almonds.

Walnut Trees

Walnuts are grown in just about every country in the Northern hemisphere including the United States, Canada, China, the UK and parts of continental Europe. Walnut trees require “cold dormancy” for a period of 90 days or more, to re-leaf and produce walnuts each year. Walnut tree groves typically feature large, canopied trees spaced 50 feet apart, which plants about 20 trees per acre. Each tree can produce up to 5,000 walnuts so 100,000 walnuts per acre is not uncommon. Crop Circle walnut production is significantly higher, about 5 times that of a typical walnut grove because trees are planted a little closer together in a winding spiral pattern. Any type of walnut tree would benefit from this growing system including Black Walnut, English Walnut and White Walnut also known as Butternut.

There are several varieties of walnut trees:

• English Walnut: This is the most popular walnut variety, known for its large, round nuts with a mild, buttery flavor and a thin shell that's easy to crack. The tree is a large, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Black Walnut: A smaller, oval-shaped nut with a hard, thick shell and a bold, rich flavor. It's commonly used for baking and snacking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Hartley Walnut: A medium to large-sized nut with a thin shell and a sweet, mild flavor. It's commonly used for baking and snacking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Chandler Walnut: A large, round nut with a thin shell and a sweet, mild flavor. It's commonly used for baking and snacking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.

Other walnut tree varieties include the Franquette, Serr, and Tulare walnuts.

Hazelnut Trees

Hazelnut grows as far north as Canada and as far south as Texas. A Hazelnut tree requires a cold dormancy period for at least 60 days to stimulate regenerative production year to year. Hazel nut groves typically have 40 trees planted per acre, with each tree producing 500 hazelnuts on average. A small grove will produce about 20,000 hazelnuts per acre. Production, however, can be improved; at least twice that of a conventional orchard by using Crop Circle propagation methods. Hazelnuts typically produce more nuts when trees are planted close together so a Crop Circle hazelnut grove can be exceedingly productive. Hazelnut trees tend to send out suckers from near the base of the tree, which will reduce nutting so it is advisable to snip these off every spring as soon as they appear. Any type of hazelnut tree benefits from Crop Circle propagation including, American hazelnuts, European hazelnuts and Round hazelnuts.

There are several types of hazelnut trees:

• Barcelona Hazelnut: This is the most popular hazelnut variety, known for its large, round nuts with a sweet, nutty flavor and a thin shell. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Jefferson Hazelnut: A medium-sized, elongated nut with a sweet, buttery flavor and a thin shell. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Eta Hazelnut: A medium to large-sized nut with a thin shell and a sweet, nutty flavor. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Tonda di Giffoni Hazelnut: A small to medium-sized nut with a sweet, nutty flavor and a thick shell. It's commonly used for making chocolate and other confections. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.

Other hazelnut tree varieties include the Yamhill, Delta, and Wepster hazelnuts.

Macadamia Trees

Macadamia, a tropical/sub-tropical tree is grown in many areas of the world, but California has the lion's share of the market. 80 trees per acre is the standard plant density for a conventional Macadamia orchard. Higher density plantings have been tried without success however, a new system plants trees close together in looping spirals with great success. Macadamia trees thrive in spiraled Crop Circles where as many as 160 trees are planted per acre, which effectively doubles production. There are two types of Macadamia trees; tetraphylla, which prefers cooler climates and integrifolia, which prefers warmer climates. Both will produce abundantly in a Crop Circle Macadamia Nut Grove.

There are several varieties and types of macadamia trees, each with unique characteristics in terms of nut size, flavor, shell hardness, and tree growth habits. Here are some common macadamia tree varieties:

• Beaumont Macadamia: This is the most popular macadamia variety, known for its large, round nuts with a buttery flavor and a hard, thick shell. The tree is a medium to large-sized, evergreen tree with an upright growth habit.
• Maroochy Macadamia: A medium-sized, oval-shaped nut with a thin shell and a rich, nutty flavor. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.
• A4 Macadamia: A large, round nut with a thin shell and a sweet, buttery flavor. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, evergreen tree with an upright growth habit.
• 344 Macadamia: A medium to large-sized nut with a thin shell and a sweet, nutty flavor. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.

Other macadamia tree varieties include the Hinde, 741, and 816 macadamias.

Lychee Trees

It takes about 20 years for a Lychee tree to reach full production; about 600 Lychee nuts per tree. In a conventional orchard, approximately 60 trees spaced 30 feet apart produce 18,000 Lychee nuts per acre. High density plantings have been tried unsuccessfully, however a Crop Circle Lychee farm may increase yields with close-in planting. Any type of Lychee tree can be grown using this system including Bengal, Ohia, Sweet Cliff, Ha-Kip and Emperor. Lychees are extensively grown in China, Vietnam and the rest of tropical Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and more recently in South Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, Australia, Southern California and Florida.

There are several types and varieties of lychee trees:

• Emperor Lychee: This is the most popular lychee variety, known for its large, juicy fruit with a reddish-pink skin and a sweet, floral flavor. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts and beverages. The tree is a medium to large-sized, evergreen tree with an upright growth habit.
• Brewster Lychee: A medium-sized lychee with a pinkish-red skin and a sweet, musky flavor. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts and beverages. The tree is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Mauritius Lychee: A small to medium-sized lychee with a reddish-pink skin and a sweet, fragrant flavor. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts and beverages. The tree is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Sweetheart Lychee: A small to medium-sized lychee with a pinkish-red skin and a sweet, delicate flavor. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts and beverages. The tree is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.

Other lychee tree varieties include the Wai Chee, Hak Ip, and Tai So lychees.

Cashew Trees

A Cashew tree produces around 3,000 Cashew nuts. Typical orchard plantings spaced 30 feet apart produce 90,000 Cashew nuts per acre. High-density rowed planting has not worked for this tree but high-density Crop Circle Cashew tree planting is showing promise and if successful would increase production 3 fold. All varieties of Cashew trees could benefit from this growing method including Kanaka, Dhana, Anakkayam and Vridhachalam. The main producers of Cashew nuts are Brazil, India, Vietnam, Africa (Tanzania and Mozambique) and Southeast Asia.

There are several varieties of cashew trees:

• Dwarf Cashew: This is the most common cashew variety, known for its small size and early fruiting. The nuts are small but flavorful, with a sweet, nutty flavor. The tree is a dwarf, evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Kaju 2 Cashew: A medium-sized cashew with a large, flavorful nut and a high yield. The nut has a sweet, creamy flavor and a soft texture. The tree is a medium-sized, evergreen tree with an upright growth habit.
• E-29 Cashew: A large cashew with a thick shell and a sweet, nutty flavor. It's commonly used for snacking and cooking. The tree is a large, evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.
• Red Cashew: A medium-sized cashew with a reddish-brown skin and a sweet, nutty flavor. The tree is a medium to large-sized, evergreen tree with a spreading growth habit.

Other cashew tree varieties include the BRS-226, BRS-227, and BRS-228 cashews.

Chestnut Trees

A mature Chestnut tree yields around 2,000 chestnuts and has an average canopy spread of 50 feet, which limits the number of trees planted per acre to around 30, which produce about 80,000 chestnuts per acre. Due to their large canopies, a Chestnut orchard should be set up more like a Crop Circle Tree Plantation rather than a Crop Circle Nut Grove so there is adequate space between trees for nut production. At least 5 acres should be set aside for a Chestnut tree plantation. All types of Chestnut trees are suitable for this technique including, American chestnut, sweet chestnut and Chinese chestnut trees.

There are several types and varieties of chestnut trees.

• American Chestnut: This is the most common chestnut variety, known for its large, sweet nuts and an upright growth habit. The tree is a large, deciduous tree that can grow up to 100 feet tall.
• European Chestnut: A medium-sized chestnut with a sweet, nutty flavor and a thin shell. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Japanese Chestnut: A medium-sized chestnut with a sweet, mild flavor and a thin shell. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with an upright growth habit.
• Chinese Chestnut: A medium to large-sized chestnut with a sweet, nutty flavor and a thick shell. It's commonly used for snacking and baking. The tree is a medium to large-sized, deciduous tree with a spreading growth habit.

Other chestnut tree varieties include the Italian, Colossal, and Bouche de Betizac chestnuts.

Hire Us

Hire us to build a turnkey Crop Circle Nut Grove on your land anywhere in the world. Our specialists will travel to your location and layout the Crop Circle Nut Grove, marking the spots where trees are planted to make a perfect spiral, which is essential to maximize nut production. You can plant the trees yourself or hire us to do the planting.

Available As A Kit

Crop Circle Nut Groves are also available in kit form. Kits include materials to create a 4-acre grove and include 2,600 Crop Circle Irrigators (100 extra for periodic replacement), 5,000 feet of 2-inch flexible irrigation pipe, 30,000 feet of quarter inch irrigator to pipe connection line, 2,600 irrigator to connection line fittings with interior mounted pressure regulator, assorted washers, 2,000 arch topped galvanized 8-inch staples to hold the irrigation pipe in place, goof plugs, 2,600 connector line to irrigator pipe connectors and step by step instructions to set up your nut grove.

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