Coconut - Frequently Asked Questions
Which season is suitable for coconut planting in Tamil Nadu?
June – July & December – January
Which season is suitable for coconut planting in Karnataka?
May – June
Which season is suitable for coconut planting in Kerala?
Main Season – May
Under irrigated Condition – April
Low lying area – September
Why Yield of coconut is is usually better in summer than during rainy seasons?
Unlike in the annual crops the primordial initiation of the female flowers of coconut takes place 6–7 months before opening the spathe. Thus the nut that is harvested during summer was the result of primordial initiation of the female flowers which occurred during the favorable rainy season, while those nuts produced during rainy season was initiated during the summer months. Hence usually summer harvest is better
What is the ideal temperature for coconut planting?
A mean annual temperature of 27°C is best for vigorous growth and good yield. The yield reduces when mean temperature falls below 21°C. High temperature may cause the developing inflorescences to dry up, and limit production during those months in the year.
June – July & December – January
Which season is suitable for coconut planting in Karnataka?
May – June
Which season is suitable for coconut planting in Kerala?
Main Season – May
Under irrigated Condition – April
Low lying area – September
Why Yield of coconut is is usually better in summer than during rainy seasons?
Unlike in the annual crops the primordial initiation of the female flowers of coconut takes place 6–7 months before opening the spathe. Thus the nut that is harvested during summer was the result of primordial initiation of the female flowers which occurred during the favorable rainy season, while those nuts produced during rainy season was initiated during the summer months. Hence usually summer harvest is better
What is the ideal temperature for coconut planting?
A mean annual temperature of 27°C is best for vigorous growth and good yield. The yield reduces when mean temperature falls below 21°C. High temperature may cause the developing inflorescences to dry up, and limit production during those months in the year.
