Everything you need to know about coconut cultivation and harvest! Learn about: 1. Botany of Coconut 2. Origin of Coconut 3. Soil and Climate 4. Production 5. Flowering and Fruiting 6. Harvesting 7. Pests and Diseases. Botany of Coconut: The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only species in the [...]
Learn about the pests of coconut and its contol. 1. Coconut Scale, Aspidiotus Destructor Signoret (Hemiptera: Diaspididae): The coconut scale is one of the most dangerous pests of coconut palm in most of the coconut growing regions. It occurs from Iran to Japan, and USA, and southwards down to South Africa and Australia. In addition, this pest also feeds on [...]
Everything you need to learn about coconut cultivation, harvest and growth. Introduction to Coconut: Coconut is a perennial palm, which is grown extensively in many islands and in humid coastal areas of the tropical countries. It is not found far off from the sea. It is probably a native of the western parts of tropical America or the ancient land [...]