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...
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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...
How to fertilize Coconut Trees in Sri Lanka
To give a higher yield coconut tree absorbs nutrients from soil. Since in many areas nutrients are low, supplying of nutrients to such soil is...
Conservation of Wetness In Coconut Plantation
Water is an absolutely necessary factor for planting coconuts. A grown coconut tree needs about 40-60 litres and a plant needs about 10-15 litres per...
Control of Pests and Diseases
6.1 Pests I. Insects II. MammalsIII. Minor Insects Insects 1. Termites It damages the husk of the coconut plant initially and the base subsequently. When...
Managing Coconut Cultivation
By following effective systems and methods a good crop could be obtained from coconut cultivation. For a country like Sri Lanka the benefit through coconut...
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