How to Plant a Florida Coconut
A Florida coconut can take anywhere from two to nine months before it begins to germinate. The coconut husk usually splits at the bottom where it sends out roots into the soil. Each coconut begins differently. Some coconuts split at the top first and some start at the bottom. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Find a freshly fallen coconut with the husk intact. Check the color and choose one that is brown and dry. Do not use the ones you buy at a grocery store as they will not grow.
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Soak the coconut in a bucket of water. They should soak between two and three days.
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To the bottom of the 3-gallon pot, add a few rocks to promote drainage. Fill the pot with a 50/50 mix of potting soil and coarse sand.
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Plant the coconut in the pot with the pointy end down. Immerse the bottom two-thirds of the coconut husk in the soil. Leave one-third of the coconut sticking out.
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Water the coconut, then set the pot in a place that has partial shade for best results. The temperature is crucial to your success. Keep the soil temperature at 72 degrees F. Air temperature can be from 70 to 95 degrees F.
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Keep the soil lightly moist. Wait patiently, as it can take anywhere from two to nine months before the coconut sprouts.
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Mist the coconut daily when it begins to grow. Water freely during the summer months, but cut back on the water during the winter. Over-watering in the winter may cause root rot.
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Leave the coconut in the 3-gallon pot for three to six months. After that, you will need to transplant it into a larger pot. If you live where the climate stays above freezing, you can plant the coconut outdoors.
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