Grown in Mānoa
Food from the ʻāina.
Fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully cultivated. Our edible harvest reflects the abundance of Mānoa and the enduring relationship between healthy land, nourishing food, and community.
Cultivated with Purpose
Grown with care. Shared with aloha.
Food is one of the most direct ways we experience our relationship with the ʻāina. Every harvest begins with healthy soil, clean water, patient cultivation, and respect for the natural season.
At Kumuola, we grow edible plants that nourish people while creating opportunities to learn about cultivation, preparation, sustainability, and Hawaiian values.
Availability changes naturally according to season, weather, and the needs of the farm.
Featured Harvest
Fresh from Kumuola Farm.
Discover a selection of edible plants cultivated and harvested with care in Mānoa Valley.
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Pōhole Fern
Pōhole is valued for its fresh texture, vibrant green color, and connection to island food traditions. Harvested while young and tender, it can become a distinctive addition to salads, side dishes, and locally inspired meals.
Gathered while the shoots are young, fresh, and tender.
Commonly prepared in fresh salads and savory dishes.
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Chili Peppers
Bright, flavorful, and full of character, our chili peppers bring natural heat to sauces, marinades, seasonings, and home-cooked meals. Varieties and levels of heat may change throughout the growing season.
Selected by hand when the peppers reach their ideal color.
Used fresh, dried, infused, or prepared into chili pepper water.
Seasonal Abundance
What the land is ready to share.
Our selection changes as plants mature and new crops become ready for harvest.
From Farm to Table
Food that carries a sense of place.
Growing food is more than producing a crop. It is an opportunity to understand natural cycles, build practical knowledge, and strengthen our relationship with the land that sustains us.
Our edible plants support learning, community gatherings, cultural practice, and the everyday act of sharing nourishing food with others.
Cultivated according to seasonal conditions and farm capacity.
Harvested carefully to preserve freshness, quality, and flavor.
Shared through community, education, and cultural connection.
Current Availability
Ask what is fresh today.
Because our crops follow natural growing seasons, quantities and availability may change from week to week. Contact Kumuola to ask about current harvests, purchasing, pickup, or larger requests.
Check AvailabilityFarm visits and pickups are available by appointment.
Harvest Inquiries
Bring a piece of Kumuola to your table.
Contact Kumuola Foundation to inquire about pōhole, chili peppers, seasonal produce, current quantities, purchasing, pickup, and special requests.