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THAI DWARF COCONUT

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Thai Dwarf Coconuts have recently become available here in Guatemala. They are reputed to be true dwarfs that produce abundant full sized  nuts with a liter of water in each nut.

I bought six to try. Two photos from the web and one of my purchased cocos.

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El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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    Nice I wish I could get one of those here in Texas.  Keep us updated with pictures.

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    The max height of these dwarfs is only 4.3 meters so for those who live in marginal climates it would be possible to provide protection for occasional light freezes.

    El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

    Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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    Would like to try one myself. I'd even consider jumping for a phyto certificate for one of those.

    Meg

    Palms of Victory I shall wear

    Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise)
    Florida
    Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal
    Elevation: 15 feet

    I'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade.

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    Very interesting!

    Thank you for letting us know! It would be nice to get a hand on one 

    of those. The only coconuts from Thailand sold over here are picked

    at a very young stage and therefore not suited for a germination project.

    However, I won't give up hope. ;)

    best regards from Okinawa -

    Lars

    How quickly do they reach maximum height?

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    7 hours ago, Steve in Florida said:

    How quickly do they reach maximum height?

    Will produce first crop in 3-4 years when it has about 1 meter of trunk. 94 cocos per year for up to 45 years.Not sure when it reaches the 4.3 meter mature height.

    El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

    Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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