coconut farming
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How long does a Coconut tree take to produce Coconuts?
Coconut tree will start flowering after 3 to 5 years depending on the variety of the Coconut Tree. Tender coconut can be harvested after 7 to 8 months. The nuts can be harvested using coconut climbers Coconut will mature after twelve months and they can be harvested at the interval of 30-45 days The well… Continue reading
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How to plant Coconut tree
First select a good quality coconut sapling which is more than 8 months old. 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. Dig pit size of 3’ x 3′ x 3′. In the pits, fill… Continue reading
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How to control Rhinoceros Beetles in Coconut farms?
Rhinoceros beetles are named for horn-like projections on and around the males heads. They are mostly black, gray or red in color and some are covered in soft hairs Rhinoceros beetle adults damage palms by boring into the centre of the crown, injure the young growing fronds and feed on them. As they bore into the… Continue reading
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How to Fertilize Coconut Tree with Salt
Lets see how to fertilize Coconut tree using Sea Salt First remove all the dry and dead fronds around the Coconut Tree This will result in a cleaner appearance and healthier growth Trimming should be done at least twice or thrice a year Loosen the top soil around the Coconut Tree using garden shovel Remove… Continue reading
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How to fertilize coconut tree in the farms
To get a good yield, palms should be fertilized regularly and with a quick frequency, Bimonthly applications are more beneficial. From 5 th year onwards, apply 50 kg of FYM or compost or green manure in two equal splits during June – July and December – January. Apply manures and fertilizers in circular basins of… Continue reading
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How to plant Coconut saplings at home
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… Continue reading
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Organic Coconut farming
Coconut trees are lovely plants that produce tasty fruit. They grow naturally in tropical climates, but you can also plant one at home. It’s an easy process that will produce a charming addition to any yard or home. The coconut palm grows well in a equatorial climate. The long spells of hot and dry weather,… Continue reading
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Chicken manure for Coconut trees
Composted chicken manure is a slow-release rich source of macro and micronutrients for the coconut tree. Chicken manure is an abundant source of nutrients for the coconut tree. They have high levels of nitrogen, and has a good amount of phosphorus and potassium. Moreover, chicken manure contains more calcium than any other cattle compost, as… Continue reading