Coconut Plant
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1 | The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera linn.) is the most useful palm in the world and it play a significant role in the agrarian economy of India. |
2 | Cocos nucifera is a large palm, growing up to 30 m (98 ft) tall, with pinnate leaves 4–6 m (13–20 ft) long, and pinnae 60–90 cm (2–3 ft) long; old leaves break away cleanly, leaving the trunk smooth. |
3 | A full-sized coconut weighs about 1.4 kg (3.1 lb). It takes around 6,000 full-grown coconuts to produce one tonne of copra. |
4 | Roots are usually less than about 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter and uniformly thick from the tree trunk to the root tip. |
5 | The coconut palm thrives on sandy soils and is highly tolerant of salinity.It prefers areas with abundant sunlight and regular rainfall (1,500–2,500 mm [59–98 in] annually)and daily temperature is above 12–13 °C (54–55 °F) for every day of the year. |
6 | The copra and coconut oil, widely used in the manufacture of soaps, hair oil, cosmetics and other industrial products.The tender nut supplies coconut water, a popular thirst quencher of health and hygienic value. |
7 | Preparation of Land and Planting: |

Projections Per Acre(in INR)
Plants per acre: 681
1st year Expenses: 681 x 800 = 5,44,800. First year Land establishment cost: 1,75,000. And Maintenance Cost: 50,000.
Yearly maintenance: 3,07,920.
Total cash out flow = 13,09,472.
Income can start on 1st year onwards.
Estimated Revenue: 48,69,150.
from 1st year to 4th year which is 452 times
Prices as per 2019-20 FY
Yield Statistics
- 1 Years
95 Times
- 3 Years
113 Times
- 7 Years
451 Times
Cost Benefit Analysis
Cost for 681 seedlings = (681 x Rs.800) = 5,44,800 Rupees
Trees will start fruit after a period of 12 - 13 months:
Age (Years) | Yield (Nuts) | REVENUE | Income (INR) |
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1 | 300nuts | 5/-Rs. | 10,21,500/- |
2 | 320nuts | 5/-Rs. | 10,89,600/- |
3 | 360nuts | 5/-Rs. | 12,25,800/- |
4 | 450nuts | 5/-Rs. | 15,32,250/- |
Areas of Plantation
- To ensure good vegetative growth, early flowering and bearing and high yield.
- In low-lying areas mounds are to be formed at planting site to a height of at least 1m above water level.
- Before planting the pits are filled up with top soil and powdered cow dung / compost up to a depth of 50 to 60 cm.
Few Considerations
- Initial maintenance is required for 2 years.
- Labor would appreciate by at least 20% per year.
- The expenses on pesticides and other farming procedures is must.
- Return is expected from 3 years.
Positive Confirmations
- They also contain protein, several important minerals, and small amounts of B vitamins.
- It is low in carbs and high in fiber and fat, so it may help stabilize your blood sugar.
- It contains phenolic compounds, which are antioxidants that may help protect cells from oxidative damage.
- Coconut meat along with the coconut water, coconut oil, coconut milk and coconut flour is extremely beneficial for health.
- Eating coconuts strengthens your immunity as every part of this fruit possesses strong anti-viral properties.




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