Kamaaina Land Plant Nursery
In addition to being a plant rental and a nursery, Kamaaina Land is also an organic fruit farm and an art space! It is owned and cultivated by Tina Jensen and her husband, reknown recycled material artist Bernie Moriaz.
They started with an acre of land in Pupukea 32 years ago, then nine years ago added five acres in Poamoho, Waialua to expand on growing fruit and flowers organically.
You can find their fruit and herbs in CSA bags delivered by O’ahu Fresh and Holoholo General Store, in health stores and restaurants. They are located in Waialua and Pupukea on O‘ahu and welcome direct orders from chefs and public, as well as reservations for tours of the farm and Bernie’s art.
Here’s a list of what they are growing (listing them out because the range of varieties is fascinating and mouthwatering), of course, only available when in season:
Orange (Moro Blood, Valencia, Navel – Fisher, Lane Late & Cara Cara)
Tangerine (Clementine, Dancy, Honey, Fremont)
Tangelo (Minneola)
Lime (Tahiti, Seedless, Kaffir fruit and leaves,
Buddha Hand Citron
Lemon (Meyer)
Lychee (Groff, Kaimana, Bosworth)
Banana (Apple, Williams)
Papaya (Sunrise, Solo)
Grapefruit (Star Ruby)
Avocado (Fujikawa, Murashige, Green Gold, Kahalu‘u, Malama, Wurtz – like Haas)
Mango (Ah Ping, Haden, Mapulehu)
Starfruit (Kari, Kajang)
Fig (White Kadota)
HerbsL Lavender, Rosemary, Cilantro, Mint, Basil, Dill, Thyme, Parsley
Lilikoi
Guava