What should be noted when planting coconuts?

The coconut is a very popular tropical fruit, mainly produced in China in the Hainan region. Its use value is fairly broad, and there are many foods on the market that use coconut as a raw material, especially coconut water and coconut meat, which are foods suited to all ages and are deeply loved by everyone in the market, with very considerable sales and economic value. So more and more friends are planting coconuts. Today, the editor here will introduce to you the points to note when planting coconuts. Let's learn about them together.

1. Time

The time for planting coconuts is mainly closely related to the climate conditions of the location. Generally, in places like the Hainan region, the temperature throughout the year is relatively mild, so we choose to plant as expected, that is, in April and May, when the rainfall is also relatively high, and the temperature at this time has basically reached the standard required for planting coconuts. So we must find the right planting time. At the same time, in some places they can also be planted in September and October, when the conditions are also very good.

2. Temperature

The temperature suitable for coconut growth is generally around 25 to 28 degrees, among which the lowest growth temperature cannot be lower than 13 degrees, and the highest temperature cannot be higher than 38 degrees. If the temperature is lower than 13 degrees, the coconut tree will enter a dormant stage, and thus will not bloom or bear fruit. Although coconuts like a high-temperature and rainy environment, the temperature also cannot be too high, otherwise it will damage the coconut water itself and thus affect the fruit yield of the coconut tree. So in our usual management we must strictly monitor the temperature and carry out reasonable regulation and control.

3. Density

The density of coconut planting is mainly divided into two stages. The first is the seedling stage, when the coconut trees are still relatively small, so in order to fully use the land resources, sowing and seedling raising are generally done at a distance of 40 to 45 cm per row and 35 to 40 cm per plant. When the coconut seedlings grow to a certain size, they need to be transplanted. When transplanting, be careful to bring along the original soil, so the survival rate will be higher, and then plant at a distance of 8 to 9 m per row and 6 to 7 m per plant. This density allows each coconut tree to carry out sufficient photosynthesis, thereby increasing coconut yield.

4. Fertilizer and water 

Seven to ten days after planting the coconut trees, check their survival status and promptly fill in missing seedlings, then provide appropriate shade from the sun so as not to damage root growth, and water reasonably. The growth of coconut trees requires a large amount of nutrients, mainly potassium fertilizer, and nitrogen fertilizer and phosphate fertilizer can be appropriately increased. If the coconut tree trunk is found to be very thin and shows symptoms of withering, this is a phenomenon of potassium fertilizer deficiency, so fertilizer must be applied promptly, while yellowing of the coconut requires topdressing with chlorine fertilizer. Each fertilization is carried out by the method of trenching and ring application. Basically, fertilization only needs to be carried out twice a year, that is, in spring in April and May and in winter around December.

5. Diseases and insect pests

The prevention and control of coconut diseases and insect pests is a point that we need to pay special attention to. Among them, the main diseases and insect pests harming coconut tree growth are bleeding disease and red palm weevil larvae, scale insects, and coconut rhinoceros beetles. For bleeding disease, we need to dig out the affected parts, then apply a layer of Bordeaux mixture for disinfection and prevention. As for insect pests, asphalt, ammonium sulfophosphate, and rotting coconut trunks can be used respectively for trapping and killing.