Co-Crop Management Calendar
During breadfruit season our facilities are limited to intaking co-crops as our staff and processing line are usually overwhelmed with record-breaking breadfruit deliveries.
Farmers are encouraged to use this Co-crop Management Calendar to best plan maintenance and harvest activities for kalo, pala’ai (orange squash) and uala (sweet potato) outside of peak breadfruit season (typically July – December).
Planting based on the planned time to harvest for each variety helps to ensure we can purchase, process, and market your crop efficiently.
- It is best to plant kalo between March and July, as different varieties can have a 9-12 month period before harvest.
- See our Kalo Harvesting Guide and Growers Guide for more details on growing kalo.
- The best time to plant pala’ai is between October and April, as different types can take 2 months or longer until ready for harvest.
- Check out our Pala’ai Production Guide Part 1 and Part 2 as well as our Harvesting Guidelines for more tips on squash production.
- When planning for uala, typically a 5-6 month in-ground crop until harvest, it is best to plant sweet potato from June through December
- Read our Uala Production Guide for basics on planting and maintenance techniques for sweet potato.
- When planning to sell your co-crops to the cooperative – please plan deliveries between January and June unless another agreement is made in advance. *The co-op only guarantees purchase of breadfruit from registered members – co-crops are purchased at our discretion based on seasonal processing capacity and demand.*
- Find the nearest intake facility near you at our Crop Drop Off Locations page
