Dwarf Vietnam Coconut Plant (2.5 feet Height)

🥥 Fruit Characteristics
Shape: Oval to round

Color: Green (young), brown (mature)

Water Content: High (up to 300–500ml per nut)

Taste: Sweet, refreshing

Meat: Thick, soft (young) to firm (mature)

🌱 Cultivation Requirements
Factor Details
Climate Tropical, hot, and humid
Sunlight Full sun (at least 6–8 hours/day)
Soil Sandy loam, well-drained, pH 5.5–7.5
Watering Regular, moist soil (not waterlogged)
Spacing 7–8 meters between trees
Temperature Ideal: 27–32°C

🔄 Growth and Yield
First Harvest: 4–6 years (grafted/hybrid types)

Full Bearing: 6–10 years onward

Yield: 50–100+ coconuts/tree/year

Harvesting Cycle: Every 45–60 days

🧴 Popular Uses
Fresh coconut water (drinks)

Coconut milk and oil

Copra (dried kernel)

Coir fiber (from husk)

Coconut shell crafts and charcoal

Seedlings for plantation/export

🇻🇳 Special Vietnamese Varieties
Ben Tre Green Dwarf Coconut – Sweet water, short height, early bearing

Ben Tre Tall Coconut – Taller, longer life, more coconuts per tree

Siamese Dwarf Coconut – Compact, ideal for small-scale farming

🌿 Care Tips
Add compost or organic fertilizer every 3–4 months.

Ensure mulching to retain moisture and reduce weeds.

Regularly check for pests like rhinoceros beetle and mites.

Trim dead or diseased leaves to improve airflow.