The Garden Bug: Nutmeg

By Brenda Weaver

The nutmeg tree is cultivated in many tropical islands and countries, where the soil is very moist and loaded with sand, clay, silt and organic matter. Transferring potted sprouts to the soil must be done carefully, as the root systems are very sensitive to bruising and damage.

Sources: www.plantguide.org, spices.biodiversityexhibition.com