The plants get their water from the soil and the soil gets its water naturally from rain. It is a well-known fact that when there...
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Coconuts in Sri Lanka
Most people are not aware of the local coconuts currently cultivated in Sri Lanka. Often due to the superstition in the society and following the...
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, which is known as Kapruka, are removed from the field and used by human beings for their daily consumption....
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...
Planting Coconut Plants
As the life span of a coconut tree is about 60 years, the foundation of a successful coconut plantation is the selection of a high...
Gradual development of a coconut plant from 6th month to 5th year
Age 6 months Characteristics • Height about 2-2 ½ feet• About 3 green coloured narrow long fronds• Those are about 6 to 18 inches in...
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