Coconut Plant Home Gardening: Coconut tree is planted wisely, not as a hobby. It is not a pot or balcony plant, but a long-term garden tree. Plant coconut only if you have the right place, sunlight and patience, otherwise it would be foolish to try it.
Nowadays it is shown on social media that coconut plant can be grown in a pot or balcony, but the reality is completely different from this. Coconut tree is a long-height, deep-rooted tree, which can neither grow properly nor give fruits in limited space and pot. If you really want to grow coconuts, this article will give you a real guide without any false claims.
first understand the truth
- Coconut tree can grow up to 30–60 feet tall
- Its roots go 3–5 feet deep
- Keeping it in a pot, drum or tub is bad in the long term.
- The claim of growing coconut on balcony or terrace is misleading
- Therefore, coconut should be planted only in the ground garden or farm house.
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What should be the place for planting a coconut tree?
Plant coconut only if you have these facilities. Like- open garden or field, at least 15–20 feet of free space all around, direct sunlight (6–8 hours a day), good source of water and no waterlogged land. Also, take fully ripe brown coconut for planting. Sound was heard when water was stirred inside. Keep in mind that there is no fungus, crack or bad smell or it is better if you get seed coconut from the market.
Right way to plant coconut tree in garden
How to prepare the pit: Keep the size of the pit 3 feet × 3 feet × 3 feet. Put pieces of stone or brick at the bottom. Add soil, sand and cow dung manure (2:1:1) on top.
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How to plant coconut: Do not press the coconut completely into the soil, keep its upper part slightly outside and keep the pointed end upwards.
Water and Sun: Keep the soil moist for the first 2–3 months. Do not allow water to accumulate and sunlight is very important as the tree will remain weak in the shade.
In how many years will it bear fruit: It is also important to know the truth that the seedling will take 1–3 months and it will take 1–2 years to become a strong plant.
Fruiting: This plant will take 6–8 years in regular variety and 4–5 years in dwarf variety. If someone claims results in 1–2 years, he is wrong.