How to Push a Cocotier From a Coco Fruit For Beginners
Coconut trees are beautiful and useful exotic trees that can be grown from coconut fruits. If you are a beginner in gardening or plant cultivation, here is a step-by-step guide to help you grow a coconut tree from a coconut fruit:
Materials Required:
- Fresh coconut fruit
- A resealable plastic bag
- A small pot with good quality soil
- Water
Steps to follow:
1. Start by choosing a fresh and ripe coconut fruit. Make sure it is heavy and full of liquid inside.
2. Remove the outer fibre from the coconut fruit using a knife or sharp tool. Don’t break the inner hull.
3. Place the coconut fruit in a resealable plastic bag and add a little water to keep the moisture inside.
4. Keep the bag in a warm and sunny place for about 2-3 months. Make sure to check the moisture of the bag regularly and add water if necessary.
5. After a few months, you should see a small shoot emerge from the coconut fruit.
6. Transplant the shoot in a small pot filled with good quality soil. Make sure the pot has drainage holes to avoid water stagnation.
7. Water the young plant regularly, ensuring that it does not water too much to avoid root rot.
8. Place the pot in a sunny place with a constant temperature and protect the plant from air currents.
9. Continue to maintain and treat your young coconut tree by fertilizing it periodically and replanting it in a larger pot as it grows.
By following these simple steps, even beginners can grow a coconut tree from a coconut fruit. Enjoy seeing your coconut tree grow and thrive in your garden space or even in pot inside!