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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 21, 2018
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    If the coconut has already started to brown, there's a chance it's too late. But there's no reason not to try! The fact that the water's still inside is a very good sign. Just make sure to keep it nice and moist without letting it sit in water, and hope for the best!

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 29, 2018
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    The tree is still very young. 5 years will be the earliest that you could potentially see a flower or two, but it will not likely yield anything. It can take up to twelve years to see a good crop, but you will likely see the first fruit before then.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 2, 2018
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    Some fruit drop is normal as it prepares to ripen what fruit it can handle on the tree. If this is excessive, then you may add wettable sulfur, dolomitic lime, and a fertilizer high in phosphorus and potassium. Here is an article to help you determine when they are ripe: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/when-are-coconuts-ripe.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 12, 2019
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    Have you been experiencing cooler than normal temperatures? This looks like cold damage, but if there has been no cool weather, then this may be a manganese deficiency. Manganese sulfate can help if this is the case. Do not confuse this with magnesium sulfate. These are not the same.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 4, 2019
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    The following article tells how and when to fertilize but we don't recommend specific brands. The article indicates what kind of fertilizer to use.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/coconut/fertilizing-coconut-palm-trees.htm

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