West Coast Tall

Variety of Coconut · Cocos nucifera

Sturdy Indian standard tall variety for copra and oil, grown worldwide.

Also known as: WCT, Nariyal

🇮🇳 India

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

Medium to large nuts with thick husk and high copra content; green to brownish fruit colour.

Vigorous tall palm over 20 m, first bearing after 6-8 years, lifespan 60-80 years.

60-80 nuts per palm and year, high copra yield, good drought tolerance.

Cross-pollinating, backbone of coconut cultivation on India's west coast.

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