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Malayan Green Dwarf

Variety of Coconut · Cocos nucifera
Green dwarf coconut with abundant sweet water, a classic Southeast Asian drinking nut.
Also known as: MGD, Grüne Malaiische Zwergkokos
Edible value9Medicinal value9Other uses9
🇲🇾 Malaysia

Profile

Parentage
Dwarf-Ökotyp (Nana)
Pollination
self-fertile

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Description

Fruit

Small to medium green nuts with plenty of sweet, refreshing water.

Growth

Short stature, early bearing after 3-4 years, predominantly self-pollinating.

Yield

Very high nut count per palm, year-round harvest in the tropics.

Notes

Popular for the fresh market; also susceptible to lethal yellowing.

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