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West Coast Tall

Variety of Coconut ยท Cocos nucifera
Sturdy Indian standard tall variety for copra and oil, grown worldwide.
Also known as: WCT, Nariyal
Edible value9Medicinal value9Other uses9
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

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Parentage
Tall-ร–kotyp (Typica)
Pollination
self-fertile

Flowering & harvest

J F M A M J J A S O N D
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

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

Growth

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

Yield

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

Notes

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

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