tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345015655138511120.post1083470515174673110..comments2024-03-29T04:15:10.961-07:00Comments on Practical Biology: science for everyone: Growing a coconut treeMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03197800190493685994noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345015655138511120.post-30252959772061145902014-04-28T04:36:36.575-07:002014-04-28T04:36:36.575-07:00I got a coconut from Mozambique and I want to plan...I got a coconut from Mozambique and I want to plant it. Should I remove the first layer as it comes from the tree or can I follow the instructions on soaking with that layer on. Ilze Buys South Africa<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16899577531492812789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345015655138511120.post-49717393084527352082013-12-20T14:24:36.674-07:002013-12-20T14:24:36.674-07:00You have to put them in a bucket of warm water for...You have to put them in a bucket of warm water for 3 days weighted down with a rock that won't harm the seed. Then put the coconut in a sealed plastic bag and let germinate with a little water in a dark warm place (like above a water heater, just make sure it doesn't get to hot) for a couple of weeks. Then plant in half seed starter soil and half sand mixed together. Plant with the 3 holes facing up about 3/4 way to the top! The soil should be damp at all times not soaked in water it needs good drainage or it will die! The coconut should be planted in a pot at least 12 inches for the roots to grow. Use four wood sticks about 12 inches in height. Place one in all four corners in the soil around the coconut, then wrap plastic wrap around it to form a tent. Leave a small hole at the top to allow a little air. Use a spray bottle to dampen soil. Place in front of a window that gets full sun, or use a sunlamp! If using a sunlamp be sure not to overheat the coconut (about 24 inches away). When coconut reaches about 18 inches you will need to replant in a larger pot, or plant outside in an area that gets full sun, they can't survive cold weather! If planting indoors use a vaporizer that gives off warm steam to moisten the air periodically. Always keep the coconut palm in a bright room next to a window. They need lots of light!!! ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394838707715682782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345015655138511120.post-27249028156782130002012-10-26T19:35:15.427-07:002012-10-26T19:35:15.427-07:00I have tried about ten times with no success. Fro...I have tried about ten times with no success. From what I read, most coconuts are now refrigerated in the shipping process which kills them so they will not germinate. At this point I have given up...Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197800190493685994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345015655138511120.post-82872557845471497342012-10-26T13:08:50.137-07:002012-10-26T13:08:50.137-07:00Did you try again, if so what was the outcome? Did you try again, if so what was the outcome? JadenSkyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513190345913531716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345015655138511120.post-83722504313986290312011-08-07T11:10:37.528-07:002011-08-07T11:10:37.528-07:00Unfortunately we haven't been able to get it t...Unfortunately we haven't been able to get it to work. We have started some with roots but then they always die for some reason. We will keep trying though.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197800190493685994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345015655138511120.post-66571195687658456162011-08-07T03:00:08.637-07:002011-08-07T03:00:08.637-07:00Did it work? I want a coconut tree too :PDid it work? I want a coconut tree too :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com