perennial
Coconut
नारियल / Nariyal
Cocos nucifera · Arecaceae
Backbone of Kerala's multi-story organic agroforestry systems. Salt-tolerant, suited to coastal areas. Intercropped with banana, pepper, turmeric for maximum land productivity.
At a Glance
Duration
365 days
Organic Yield
80-120 nuts/palm/year
Organic Premium
+25%
Water Need
high
pH Range
5.5 – 7.5
Soil Type
sandy, laterite
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
500g/palm/year
P
Phosphorus
320g/palm/year
K
Potassium
1200g/palm/year
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Basin preparation
FYM 30 kg/palm/year + neem cake 2 kg/palm.
2
Root feeding
Jeevamrutham drench at base, quarterly.
3
Rhinoceros beetle
Pheromone trap + Beauveria injected into crown.
4
Red palm weevil
Aggregation pheromone trap — major organic tool.
5
Intercropping
Banana + pepper + turmeric multi-story system.