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About Coconut use in India:Coconut plays a major role in the economy of India. Apart from the importance of copra and coconut oil which is
widely used in the manufacture of soaps, hair oil, cosmetics and other industrial products, its husk is a source of bre which supports a sizable
coir industry. The tender nut supplies coconut water, a popular thirst quencher of health and hygienic value which is a multi crore business all
over India. Virgin coconut oil (VCO), extracted from fresh coconut kernel without any chemical processes is abundant in vitamins, minerals and
anti-oxidants, thus making (http://www.agrifarming.in/tag/making/) it the mother of all oils.
Climatic condition for Coconut Farming :
The coconut palm is found to grow under varying climatic conditions. It is essentially a tropical plant growing mostly between 20oN 20oS
latitudes. However, a rainfall of about 2000 mm per year, well distributed throughout, is ideal for proper growth and maximum production.
What Kind of Soil is Suitable for Coconut Farming ?
Coconut is grown under different soil types such as loamy, laterite, coastal sandy, alluvial, clayey and reclaimed soils of the marshy low lands.
The ideal soil conditions for better growth and performance of the palm are proper drainage, good water-holding capacity, presence of water
table within 3m and absence of rock or any hard substratum within 2m of the surface.
Varieties of Coconut breed :
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There are only two distinct varieties of coconut, the tall and the dwarf.
The tall cultivars that are extensively grown are the West Coast Tall and East Coast Tall. The dwarf variety is shorter in stature and its life span
is short as compared to the tall. Tall x Dwarf (TxD), Dwarf x Tall (DxT) are the two important hybrids.
There are 10 different combination of hybrids, developed by Kerala Agriculture University and Tamil Nadu Agriculture University and released
for commercial cultivation. They are high yielders under the good management conditions. Laccadive Ordinary, Andaman Ordinary, Philippines,
Java, Cochin-China, Kappadam etc. are the other tall cultivars under cultivation
Preparation of Soil for Coconut Farming : Land Size of the pit depends on the soil type and water table. In laterite soils large pits of the size
1.2m x 1.2m x 1.2 m may be dug and lled up with loose soil, powdered cow dung and ash up to a depth of 60 cm before planting. In loamy
soils, pits of size 1m x 1m x 1m lled with top soil to height of 50 cm is recommended. While lling the pits, two layers of coconut husk can be
arranged at the bottom of the pit with concave surface facing upwards for moisture conservation. After arranging each layer, BHC 10% DP
should be sprinkled on the husk to prevent termite attack. In laterite soils, common salt @ 2 kg per pit may be applied, six months prior, on the
oor of the pit to soften the hard pans. 3.5
Spacing between Plants in Coconut Farming :
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Plant Spacing
Spacing In general square system of planting with a spacing of 7.5m x 7.5m is recommended for coconut. This will accommodate 177 palms per
hectare. However, spacing of 7.5 to 10 m is practised in various coconut growing regions of the country.
In Coconut Farming, spacing depends upon the planting system, soil type etc. In general the following spacing are recommended under
different planting system in sandy and laterite soils.
Plantingsystem Spacingbetweencoconutplants
1 Triangular 7.6m
2 Square 7.67.6m,8x8m,99m
3 Single 6.5minrows9mbetweenrows
4 DoubleHedge 6.5to6.5minrows9mbetweenpairsofrows
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Ready to Harvest
Coconuts are harvested at varying spans in a year. The frequency differs in different areas depending upon the yield of the trees. In well
maintained and high yielding gardens, bunches are produced regularly and harvesting is done once a month. Coconuts become mature in about
12 months after the opening of the spathe. It is the ripe coconut which is the source of major coconut products. Nuts which are eleven months
old give bre of good quality and can be harvested in the tracts where green husks are required for the manufacture of coir bre. Economic life
of the coconut plant is about 65 years.
Yield:
The yield depends on variety and conditions under which it is grown. The average yield per hectare varies from 10,000 to 14,000 nuts per
annum.
Marketing Coconut:
Its very easy to market as it has always in demand. big product companies may buy or you market them to local whole sale dealers.
Bottom Line:
Coconut Farming is beautiful and is really Pro table Farming. Depending on the Yielding, Your land value goes up in open market.
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