Coconut (Ganga Bondam, Dwarf) - Fruit Plant

About Coconut (Ganga Bondam)

Ganga Bondam is a dwarf coconut variety (Cocos nucifera, family Arecaceae) grown especially in parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh for its coconut water. Its shorter stature makes harvesting far easier than a tall coconut palm, and it is also used as a male parent to breed hybrid coconut varieties.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun, more than 6 hours of direct sunlight daily - coastal, humid areas suit it best.
• Soil: Tolerates a variety of well-drained soils provided irrigation is adequate.
• Climate: Tropical and subtropical; does well in coastal regions.

Planting & Spacing

Best grown directly in the ground rather than a permanent pot. Dig a planting pit of roughly 1x1x1m and mix the topsoil with farmyard manure, bone meal and single super phosphate before backfilling. Space trees at least 8-10m apart - the crown spreads wide.

Care

• Watering: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer monthly for the first year; 2-3 times a year (or before flowering) once established.
• Pruning: None required beyond removing damaged fronds.

Fruiting & Harvest

This dwarf variety typically starts bearing from around the 4th year onward, with an average mature height of about 10 feet (roughly 4-7m) that keeps the fruit within easy reach. Mature palms can yield around 60 fruits a year, each holding close to 1000ml of coconut water.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.