COCONUT

INTRODUCTION
  • Coconut is a tropical fruit plant that is widely grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world.
  • Though inconsistent, the origin is thought to be in South Asia, specifically Malaysia.
  • Coconut palms are planted along India's coastal area.
  • Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu take the lead, followed by Goa, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Orissa.
  • Every portion of the coconut palm can be used by humans.
  • It provides us with food, fuel, drink, oil, and shelter.
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REQUIREMENTS
  • Soil- laterite, alluvial, red sandy loam.
  • pH- 5.2 to 8.0.
  • Temperature- 27ºC.
  • Rainfall- 1000 mm to 3000 mm.
  • Climate- Coconut is a tropical crop and grows well in a hot climate.

 

IRRIGATION
  • During the summer, irrigate the palms in basins around the palm.
  • The amount of water needed depends on the soil type and weather conditions.
  • A mature palm requires 600 to 800 liters of water every four to seven days on average.
  • Irrigate seedlings and young palms with seawater for the first two years.
  • The greatest technique of irrigation for coconut is drip irrigation.

FOR IRRIGATION :

Irrigate your field with Power Plant Bhoomi power, Premium, and Root guard.

BHOOMI POWER

4KG/ACRE

Bhoomi Power

 POWER PLANT PREMIUM

1 LITRE/ ACRE   

ROOT GUARD

2 KG/ACRE

HOW TO USE IT?

Use Bhoomi power by following methods.

1. By broadcasting over the field.

2. Use in slurry.

3. Give it in cow dung.

4. you can also give it in dry soil.

Note: Repeat Bhoomi power and Root guard every 3 months.

CULTIVATION
  • Coconut is propagated through seedlings raised from selected seednuts.
  • Generally 9 to 12 month old seedlings are used for planting.
  • Select seedlings, which have 6-8 leaves and 10-12 cm collar girth when they are 9-12 month old.
  • Early splitting of leaves is another criteria in the selection of coconut seedling.

 

PRODUCT RECOMMENDED:

Treat the roots plants with Power Plant Seed Treatment.

       

 

NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY

1. DEFICIENCY OF BORONDEFICIENCY OF BORON

´Symptoms always occur on newly emerging leaves, and remain visible on these leaves as they mature and are replaced by younger leaves.
´One of the earliest symptoms of B deficiency on coconut palm is leaf wrinkling and manifested as sharply bent leaflet tips, commonly called “hook leaf”. Leaves have a serrated zigzag appearance.

2. DEFICIENCY OF MANGANESE

3.DEFICIENCY OF MAGNESIUM

4.DEFICIENCY OF ZINC

5.DEFICIENCY OF IRON

6.DEFICIENCY OF NITROGEN

7.DEFICIENCY OF POTASSIUM

8.DEFICIENCY OF PHOSPHOROUS

9.DEFICIENCY OF CALCIUM

10.DEFICIENCY OF COPPER

11.DEFICIENCY OF MOLYBDENUM

 

DISEASES