“Kapruka” holds a special place among the plants that bring great benefits to Sri Lankans. Coconut, the country’s main export crop for a long time,...
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Improved Coconut Varieties / Hybrids
As we mentioned in the previous article, in addition to the traditional coconut varieties available in Sri Lanka, a large number of coconut varieties have...
Irrigation for coconut cultivation
The plants get their water from the soil, and the earth receives it naturally from rain. It is a well-known fact that crops need extra...
Coconuts in Sri Lanka
Most people are unaware of the local coconuts cultivated in Sri Lanka. Often due to the superstition in society and following the non-updating instructions, not...
Nutrient deficiencies in coconut trees – Not second to pests and diseases!
Deficiencies of major plant nutrients in the soil of different coconut growing areas in Sri Lanka have directly affected the growth and yield of the...
Homemade compost for coconut
All parts of the coconut tree, known as Kapruka, are removed from the field and used by human beings for their daily consumption. However, with...
Ganoderma – Rotting disease at the base stem and roots of coconut
This disease is caused by a fungus named “Ganoderma boninense”. The disease is prevalent in the Hambantota District in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The disease...
Amazing Coconut Water!
Coconuts could be identified as a food connected with our life from birth till death. Coconut water is a major component in a coconut. If...
Damages by Coconut Caterpillar (Opisina arenosella)
Coconut caterpillar, prevalent in many coconut growing areas in Sri Lanka, is a pest that can cause severe damage to coconut plantations. The coconut caterpillar...
How to produce a coconut plant from a coconut – Gradual development from 1st month to 7th month
You can make a suitable coconut plant for planting through a coconut at home by nursing the same.The coconut intended for nursing has to be...
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