Darn, a shame to hear about your experience with the hicans, I was kind of excited about them. Maybe I’ll settle for an improved shag or something. I don’t mind the weevils too much as it’s minimal work to let them sit in a bucket for a few weeks after harvest, then toss the ones with holes. But if 95% percent are bad, then you aren’t left with much for your efforts!
I wonder if the higher weevil infestation rates is partially a result of more blank nuts? If female weevils can detect blank nuts and won’t lay eggs there, they would be concentrated onto any nearby filled nuts.
Thank you for the guidance and tips!