How do I protect young nutmeg grafts from sun and what shade do they need?

Young nutmeg grafts are tender and sensitive to strong sun, so they need shade in the early years. Many growers plant them under existing garden shade like arecanut or coconut, or give temporary shade with banana, tall pulses or shade nets until the plants are established. Mulch the basin to keep the soil cool and moist, water regularly in dry spells, and protect the young trunk from direct afternoon sun and from cattle. As the tree grows it tolerates more light but always prefers a humid, partly shaded garden rather than open full sun. Getting the young grafts through the first few years with shade and steady moisture is the main task, after that the tree is hardy and long lived.