Author: Lorraine Wade

tropical climate. As coconut palms need large amounts of water and do well in sandy soils, a sunny, tropical climate is best for their growth and survival. The tropical climate provides the coconut palms with the perfect blend of sunlight, rainfall, and humidity. Which climate is suitable for coconut tree? tropicalLatitude and Altitude: Coconut is […]

Once young coconuts start to mature, coconut water starts to harden to form coconut meat — known as the solid endosperm ( 2 ). However, the maturation process doesn’t fill the entire coconut cavity with the meat, so you may still find some coconut water in mature coconuts. Why is there no water in the […]

A leaf remains on the palm for about 3 years and thereafter, shed leaving a permanent scar on the trunk. The age of an adult palm is correlated with the number of leaf scars. The number of scars on the stem, divided by 13, gives the approximate age of the palm in years (Mahindapala 1991). […]

The trunk of the coconut tree is incredibly sturdy. Traditionally, cultures of the tropics carved the trunks into canoes. They also used it in the construction of houses and boats, bridges, and furniture. It even yields pulp for creating paper. What are the 10 uses of coconut tree? Top 10 Ways to Use a Coconut […]

Palms most commonly seen in Baja are the Mexican Fan Palm (indigenous to Baja) which can grow upwards of 30 meters, making it one of the tallest palm trees, the Coconut (cocotera palm brought by Jesuit Missionaries) and Date palms (also brought to Baja years ago). Where do coconuts grow in Mexico? Coconut palms in […]

Originally from the coasts of Africa and the Indian Ocean, the coconut palm was introduced to the Caribbean by early settlers. Being supremely well-adapted to a tropical maritime coast, coconut palms spread throughout the shores of the Caribbean and tropical America. How long have coconuts been in Caribbean? According to written records, coconuts have been […]

Compared to some other dwarf varieties, the Chowghat green coconuts tend to be smaller in size and weight than the orange variety. For example, the weight of the flesh from a Chowghat Green coconut is about half of what you get when compared with Chowghat Orange varieties of coconut. Which coconut is better green or […]

And he loves to talk about coconuts, from Maui’s perfect coconut-growing climate to the various uses of the fruit beyond cooking oil—from the coir (coconut fiber) to make floor mats to the shell as fuel. “The coconut is probably the most valuable plant to human beings throughout history, even today,” McPhee said. Can you find […]

Most tropical palm trees cannot grow in New York. The cold temperatures, high winds, and length of winter prevent palm trees from growing the whole year. The temperature in NY generally stays under 40°F from December – March, which is too cold for most tropical palm trees. What states do coconuts grow in? In the […]