![]() They were so essential that they carried these plants in the limited and precious space on those voyaging canoes. They were crucial to a future life in the new lands. Consequently, the coconut palm and the other plants they brought earned the name canoe plant.Ĭanoe Plants were plants that the Polynesian people could not live without. ![]() They carried coconuts on their first open ocean, double-hulled canoe voyages. The other palm tree, the admired and iconic coconut palm, was imported as one of the first plants brought by the migrating early Hawaiians. During that incredibly long period, there was only one palm tree seed that found its way to these islands in the middle of the Pacific. Over millions of years, a wide variety of plants, insects, birds, and animals (large and small) made their way to Hawai’i, the most remote landmass on earth. Today, there are 12 varieties of palms with over 200 sub-species, and all but one are introduced. When the Polynesian migrants first arrived, there was only one species of native palm tree on the islands. It is hard to imagine that at one time, there were no coconut palm trees on the Hawaiian islands at all! Punakea Palms also books larger events such as weddings or corporate parties.Posted Jby Dave Campbell One of the first things people think about when they hear about Hawai’i is swaying coconut palms and beautiful beaches. Starting at just $39 for kids and $49 for adults, don’t miss out on this charming opportunity to experience the incredible tour of Punakea Palms! This is a great experience for couples, families and corporate outings, and private tours can also be arranged. This AWESOME tour lasts about 2.5 hours and runs by appointment only. You will get to drink straight from a freshly cracked coconut and you will even make your own coconut milk, which you will get to take home with you! Now that you know a little more about the coconut, it’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn how to open a coconut at various stages of life and learn about many ways this yummy nut can improve your health and make delicious recipes. You will learn why the coconut is so important in Hawaiian history and culture and why it’s important to keep spreading awareness today! You will learn about the amazing life cycle of the coconut tree and how they have become one of the most productive crops on earth. The tour starts from the ground-up (literally) showing you the simplicity of the farm and explaining how they maintain the soil for healthy trees. The farm is not just limited to coconuts, you will also see many other native tropical plans such as limes, bananas, papayas, avocados, mangos, pineapples, sugar cane, and a citrus orchard. No matter what time of year you visit, you will get to see the fruits of their labor as coconut trees produce continuously throughout the year and Punakea Farms gets over 10,000 coconuts yearly! Since, over 250 beautiful coconut-palms have been sprouted and each tree showcases coconuts growing at every stage of life. Maui has the perfect climate to grow healthy coconut trees and the Punakea family farm has grown each coconut tree by hand, having started the first plants 12 years ago. This educational tour operates daily and the owners and guides are passionate about sharing awareness of the coconut!Īs you walk along the property, prepare yourself for the amazing views of not only the farm, but the beautiful Pacific Ocean and neighboring islands. The tour is in Lahaina in the West Maui mountains (very close to several Exotic Estate vacation villas) and is completely hands-on from start to finish. If you are looking for a truly unique, fun and educational experience during your Maui vacation, this is the place to be! At Punakea Coconut Farm tour, not only will you get to taste fresh, young coconuts, but you will learn what makes this seed is so special! On our recent trip to Maui to tour and inspect our Maui Villas, we had the opportunity to experience the Coconut Farm Tasting Tour at Punakea Palms.
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