General Information

  • Category- Fruits
  • Binomial Name-  Cocos nucifera
  • Common Names- coconut palm, copra.
  • Spread- 180-300 inches**
  • Height- 720-1181 inches**
  • Average Production- 100 – 150 units per plant per year
  • Days to Maturity- 1825-2190 days

Nutrition Values:

  • Calories: 354
  • Water: 47%
  • Protein: 3.33 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 15.23 grams
  • Sugar: 6.23 grams
  • Fiber: 9.0 grams
  • Fat: 33.49 grams

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C- 3.3 mg
  • Vitamin E- 0.24 mg
  • Vitamin K- 0.2 μg
  • Vitamin B1- 0.066 mg
  • Vitamin B2- 0.020 mg
  • Vitamin B3- 0.540 mg
  • Vitamin B5- 0.300 mg
  • Vitamin B6-0.045mg
  • Vitamin B9- 26 μg

Minerals

  • Potassium- 356 mg
  • Calcium- 14 mg
  • Iron- 2.43 mg
  • Manganese- 1.500  mg
  • Magnesium- 32 mg
  • Phosphorous- 113 mg
  • Sodium- 20 mg
  • Selenium- 10.1 μg
  • Zinc– 1.10 mg
  • Copper-0.435 mg

*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.

Environmental Requirements:

  • Soil- Laterite, alluvial, red and sandy loam 
  • Soil Moisture- 25-30%
  • Soil pH- 5.5-8.0
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun
  • Best Time to Plant-  Summer (May to July)

Tips to Grow Coconut:

  1. Arrange good quality of nut.
  2. The soil should be sandy loam, laterite and well-drained in nature.
  3. Germination of coconut:- Place the coconut in a bucket of lukewarm water. Leave the nut in the bucket for 3-4 days. Fill a zip-lock plastic bag with 250 mL of water and place the nut into the bag, seal it. Store the bag in a warm, dark location for up to 3 months.
  4. Once the nut has sprouted, gently wrap root with towel and place again into the bag. When root reaches to 6 to 8 inches then it is ready to plant.
  5. Place the germinated coconut into the soil pointed end down. Make sure that 1/3 of the coconut sticks out of the soil. If you are planting your tree inside, use a pot that is at least 10 inches deep and has a diameter large enough to accommodate the seed
  6. Water the tree at least 2 times per week so the soil is moist but not too wet. Make sure that the tree gets lots of light, but not constant brightness.
  7.  After first year we can add fertilizers which are rich in boron, manganese and magnesium.
  8. We can take fruits from coconut tree after 5 years. Once the tree starts to flower, it will take 7-12 months for the coconuts to fully mature.

Other Uses of Coconut:

  1. The Flesh: Food, Milk, and Flour
  2. The Shells: To Steam Food and Craft
  3. The Husks: A Natural Scrubber and Craft Material
  4. The Husks: Ropes
  5. Tree Leaves: Thatching
  6. The Wood: Fires in Traditional Kitchens
  7. The Flowers: Medicine

** The values are standard values but might change based on the environmental conditions.

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