Ideal Growing Conditions for Coconut ( Cocos nucifera )
Anandaganga Chandralaksha ECTxGB VHC1 VHC2
Climate | Tropical crop and grows well in hot climate |
Alluvial Sandy, Alluvial Coastal, Sandy, Laterite Red and Black Soils are good for Cultivation | |
Rainfall | 800 – 2500mm / year is ideal |
Temperature | 27 degree Celsius with a diurnal variation of 50 degree is optimum |
Humidity | 80 – 90 % |
Season of Planting | June-July / December - January |
Ideal spacing | 24 x 24 cm / 30 x 30 cm ( changes based on variety) |
Rhinocerous beetle, Red palm weevil, Black head caterpillars, Mites and Rats | |
Common Diseases | Bud-rot, Basal stem-rot, Stem bleeding, Root wilt phytoplasma |
Hybrid Varieties | Anandaganga, Chandrkalpha, Chandralaksha, Keraganga, VHC1, VHC2, ECTxGB, Lakshaganga |
Irrigation | Drip Irrigation recommended |
Intercropping crops | Groundnut, banana, chillies, pineapple, sweet potato, tapioca, cocoa, pepper etc., |
