Showing posts with label Chandralaksha. Show all posts
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Dec 21, 2015

Ideal Growing Conditions for Coconut ( Cocos nucifera )

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
Groundnut, banana, chillies, pineapple, sweet potato, tapioca, cocoa, pepper etc.,
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