Coconut (Hybrid Variety) - Fruit Plant

About Coconut

Coconut (Cocos nucifera) is native to the South Pacific and widely grown across tropical and subtropical coastal regions. Often called the "tree of life," it provides food, fuel, cosmetics, and building materials. This hybrid variety is grown mainly for its water, not for copra.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun; coastal areas are ideal.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; does well in a variety of soils given adequate irrigation.
• Climate: Tropical and subtropical, coastal preferred.

Planting & Spacing

Needs generous space - trees are typically spaced 8-10 meters apart, in a planting pit of about 1x1x1 m mixed with farmyard manure, bone meal, and single super phosphate.

Care

• Watering: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry.
• Fertilizer: Regular manuring is important to ensure a good nut supply.
• Pruning: Minimal - remove damaged fronds as needed.

Fruiting & Harvest

Coconut is notoriously slow to fruit - this variety typically takes 4-5 years after planting before edible fruiting begins, which is a well-known trait of the crop.

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.