Coconut - Organic Farming in Tamil Nadu



  • Coconut trees are lovely plants that produce tasty fruit.

  • They grow naturally in tropical climates, but you can also plant one at home.

  • It’s an easy process that will produce a charming addition to any yard or home.

  • The coconut palm grows well in a equatorial climate.

  • The long spells of hot and dry weather, severe winters and extremes of temperatures are not favorable for coconut growing.

  • However, it thrives well upto 1000 m above the sea level

  • The well distributed rainfall ranging from 100 to 300 cm is favorable.



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