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Crop Cultivation
Hiralal Jana
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The coconut tree is called as "Kalpavriksha" which essentially means all parts of a coconut tree is useful some way or other. Coconut cultivation is the source of sustainable income especially for small and marginal farmers.
Coconut is essentially a tropical plant but has been found to grow under varying agro climatic conditions. The coconut palm can tolerate wide range of soil conditions. Soil with a minimum depth of 1.2m and fairly good water holding capacity is preferred for coconut cultivation.
Preparation of land for Coconut farming:-
Size of the pit depends on the soil type and water table. In laterite soils large pits of the size 1.2m x 1.2m x 1.2 m may be dug and filled up with loose soil, powdered cow dung and ash upto a depth of 60 cm before planting. In loamy soils, pits of size 1m x 1m x 1m filled with top soil to height of 50 cm is recommended.
While filling the pits, two layers of coconut husk can be arranged at the bottom of the pit with concave surface facing upwards for moisture conservation. After arranging each layer, BHC 10% DP should be sprinkled on the husk to prevent termite attack.
In laterite soils, common salt @ 2 kg per pit may...