- Adopt a spacing of 25′ x 25′ (7.5 x 7.5 m) with 175 plants/ha.
- For planting in field border as a single row, adopt 20′ spacing between plants.
- Dug pit size of 3’ x 3′ x 3′.
- In the pits, Fill the pit to a height of two feet (60 cm) with FYM, red earth and sand mixed in equal proportions.
- At the center of the pit, remove the soil mixture and plant the seedling after removing all the roots.
- Press the soil well around the seedling and provide the seedling with shade by using plaited coconut leaves or palmy leaves.
- Keep the pits free from weeds.
- Remove soil covering the collar region.
- As the seedlings grow and form stem, fill up the pits gradually by cutting the sides.
- Proper supply of moisture either through well distributed rainfall or irrigation and sufficient drainage are essential for coconut.
- Coconut can be grown in soil with pH of 5.2 – 8.6.
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