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Organic Fertilizer for Coconut Palm tree
Organic Fertilizer for Coconut Trees Under irrigated conditions, the organic fertilizers can be applied in 3-4 equal split doses.
In the case of low lying areas, apply fertilizer after water table recedes in one single dose or in two split doses as conditions permit.
In all types of soils that are low in organic matter content (except reclaimed clayey soils
In alluvial soils, apply organic matter @ of 15-25 kg/palm/year during June-July from the second year of planting.
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How to irrigate Coconut tree
Coconut Farming Ideas The coconut palm requires large quantities of water for its normal growth and timely production.
In normal conditions and in absence of rains every palm needs about 16-18 litre water daily.
Regular irrigation helps to increase the fruit set, improve size and copra content.
However, stagnation of water and ill drained conditions should be strictly avoided.
Coconut palm responds to summer irrigation.
Production of female flowers and setting % increases considerably due to irrigation.
Since spadix initiation to ripening of nuts takes nearly 42 months, the full benefit of irrigation can be felt only after 3 years.
Burying the Coconut husk or coir dust is one of the most effective ways of conserving soil moisture.
These husks coir dusts can act as sponge and absorb and retain moisture about 6-10 times respectively to their own weight and slowly relative to the coconut trees during dry periods.
As the husk or dust breaks down slowly, their effect will last for 4-6 years and 8-10 years respectively.
On decomposition they also add potash to the soil.
These husks or dusts can be added in pits / trenches taken in between the trees but in all the cases depth should be 0.6m and 1.8m away from the bole.
Husks / dusts can be added in alternate layers with soil.
Each palm requires 55 to 120 litres of water every day.
Since availability of irrigation water is scanty, for judicious utilization of this resource, adoption of drip irrigation system is most ideal.
Drip irrigation is known to save about 30 – 40% water with 38% – 40% increase in yield compared to basin irrigation system apart from conserving soil and reducing the competition from weeds for water and nutrients.
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Coconut Farming Methods
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, severe winters and extremes of temperatures are not favorable for coconut growing.
However, it thrives well upto 1000 m above the sea level
The well distributed rainfall ranging from 100 to 300 cm is favorable.
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How to Fertilize Coconut Tree
Lets see how to fertilize Coconut tree using Sea Salt
Organic Fertilizer for Coconut First remove all the dry and dead fronds around the Coconut Tree
This will result in a cleaner appearance and healthier growth
clear dried fronds Trimming should be done at least twice or thrice a year
Loosen the top soil around the Coconut Tree using garden shovel
create circular ring Remove the soil and put them aside the Coconut Tree
Then create a circular ring around the Coconut Tree at 2 to 3 feet radius
Now let us apply Sea Salt around the Coconut Tree
Apply sea salt round tree Take 3 Kgs of Sea Salt and apply gently around the tree
Salt is the cheapest and best source of Sodium Chloride
Application of Sea Salt for the coconut trees will increase nut production
This will also increase the copra weight/nut and copra yield/tree
Application of Sea Salt will accelerates growth and development of the tree
Apply Sea Salt This is Environment-friendly under judicious practice
After applying the fertilizer, cover them with soil
They Improve Soil Structure and also Improve Soil Aeration
Finally Irrigate them and keep the soil moist all the time
Irrigate Coconut tree Continue Irrigating the Coconut Tree every alternative days
Benefits of this Fertilizer can be seen within few month’
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Coconut Tree Growing Methods
- Coconut Tree grow naturally in tropical climates, but you can also plant one at home. They also grow in equatorial climate.
- However long spells of hot and dry weather, severe winters and extremes of temperatures are not favorable for coconut growing.
- pH range for the soil to grow coconut should be 5.2 – 8.6
- While planting Coconut Tree, adopt a spacing of 25′ x 25′ (7.5 x 7.5 m) with 175 plants/ha.
Coconut Sapling - 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.
Pit to plant Coconut Tree - 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.
Planting Coconut Tree - Remove soil covering the collar region.
Irrigate Coconut tree - 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.
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