California distillery programs and mezcal expansions
• High brix potential with 6–7 year harvest windows.
• Performs best on well-drained ground with frost protection below 28°F.
• Ideal spacing: 6 ft rows x 7 ft plants (~1,037 plants/acre).
Flexible inputs for craft mezcal, agave spirits, and agave syrup
• Tolerates wider temperature swings and marginal soils.
• Responsive to drip or furrow irrigation in early establishment.
• Supports tighter spacing for high-density acreage when machinery access is planned.
UC-backed selections for Central Valley microclimates
• Screened for cold tolerance, sugar content, and upright architecture.
• Root systems calibrated for mechanized transplanting and quick re-growth.
• Traceability maintained from nursery plug to field deployment.
Pilot acreage, research plots, and variety trials
• Custom sourcing via verified nurseries and international partners.
• Small-batch planting with agronomic data collection.
• Ideal for universities, grower co-ops, and regenerative pilots.
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We model survival expectations, labor needs, and harvest horizons for each variety so you can stage acreage over multiple seasons with confidence.