California’s Agave Planting Specialists

Field-ready plants, proven crews, and practical experience.

Agave Transplanting helps growers establish agave successfully across California. We bring mature, acclimated plants, specialized crews, and the field practices that keep rows uniform from day one.

Whether you're launching a pilot block or scaling to commercial acreage, every project focuses on reliable plant supply, expert installation, and long-term stand health.

UC MercedF3 InitiativeCentral Valley Growers

Rows of young agave plants freshly transplanted in Central California — uniform spacing, low water use, and strong early growth.

Built for California Agriculture

Agave is one of the most water-efficient crops available, thriving where traditional acreage struggles. We make this resilient plant accessible with proven methods, regional experience, and a focus on healthy establishment.

  • • Mature, acclimated plants staged for your site
  • • Uniform spacing and depth for commercial blocks
  • • Long-term success measured in healthy stands and pup production

Services

Complete field services for California agave.

Field-ready plants, transplant crews, and follow-up support that keep spacing uniform and stands thriving from the Central Valley to the coast.

Field Layout & Preparation

Soil, irrigation, and slope reviews guide row spacing and emitter placement.

Layouts balance water efficiency with easy access and uniform growth.

Drainage and grade plans are tuned for agave production in California soils.

Professional Transplanting Crews

Specialized teams handle hardened, trimmed agaves for immediate transplant.

Quick, clean installation minimizes root disturbance and maximizes take-rate.

Production scales from pilot plots to multi-acre blocks with consistent QC.

Plant Supply

Field-ready Blue Weber, Espadín, and Yolo Hybrid selections.

Plants are trimmed, cured, and acclimated before delivery.

Traceable, mature stock ensures reliable sourcing for every block.

Grower Support & Follow-Up

Post-plant guidance for irrigation scheduling and emitter maintenance.

Fertility plans, pup management, and seasonal monitoring support.

Frost protection strategies to keep stands healthy for years.

Built for California Agriculture

Agave thrives where traditional crops struggle.

Low water use, drought resilience, and flexible soils make agave a smart crop for the state's future. We translate that potential into reliable establishment with practical, field-tested methods.

Serving Growers Statewide

Central Valley projects spanning pilot blocks to commercial acreage.

Coastal and inland regions balancing marine influence with heat.

Desert and foothill areas leveraging agave’s low-water resilience.

About

Mission-Driven, Field-Tested

Our mission is to make California a leading agave region by delivering the technology, expertise, and transplanting capacity necessary to establish large-scale, low-water crops.

Our Story

What started as a regional transplanting crew now supports hundreds of acres statewide—from plug to field-ready plant.

We bridge practical field operations with university-backed research, ensuring every acre benefits from proven methods and data-driven refinement.

Team

People behind the rigs and the research.

James Hunt

Founder / Agave Grower

Leads California’s first large-scale agave transplanting and mechanization program focused on drought-resilient cropping.
Jim Hunt

Operations & Equipment Lead

Oversees field logistics, equipment deployment, and acre-by-acre safety to keep planting on schedule.
Dominic Milano

Engineering & Technical Partner — Milano Technical Institute

Designs and fabricates custom equipment for transplanting, harvesting, and automation alongside UC Merced collaborators.
UC Merced / F3 Initiative

Research & Data Partners

Provide drone imaging, LiDAR, and growth analysis to refine spacing, improve survival, and verify water-use efficiency.

FAQ

Answers for growers planning acres, not specimens.

How much water does agave need after transplanting?
Low compared to most specialty crops. We align establishment protocols to your irrigation method (drip, furrow, or hybrid) and soil profile so each stand receives only what it needs.
What spacing do you recommend?
Standard production spacing is ~1,037 plants per acre. We adjust row width and plant spacing by variety, slope, and equipment access requirements.
Which varieties do you support?
We regularly handle Weber Azul, Espadín, and Yolo clones, with additional cultivars available through verified nursery sourcing.
What survival rates should I expect?
Rates depend on site conditions. After a field assessment we share target ranges and pair them with irrigation and nutrition plans to hit those targets.
How soon can you schedule?
Assessment availability varies by acreage and season. Contact us for the current planting window and mobilization timeline.