Effect of NPK Fertilizer Levels on Mineral Nutrition and
Yield of Hybrid (Tall x Dwarf) Coconut
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Author:S. Mohandas
p-ISSN:0024-9602, e-ISSN:2582-5321, Vol:99, Issue:jan-mar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29321/MAJ.10.100021
Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at Coconut Research Station, Veppankulam during 2006-09
to asses the nutritional requirement of hybrid coconut (T x D) with 50 per cent nitrogen (N)
substitution through organic manure. The experiment was conducted in 35 years old hybrid
(T x D) palms (VHC 2). The experimental results proved that in hybrid coconut, a fertilizer level
of 1000:250:2000 g NPK / Palm / year along with 50 kg of organic manure (Composted Coir Pith/
Vermi Compost) achieved economically higher mean annual nut yield, besides sustaining
the soil fertility. While, the soil available NPK and index leaf NPK content was the highest at
1000:500:2000 g NPK/Palm / year. Considering consistent nut yield and sustainable soil health,
50 per cent of recommended N may be supplied through organic manure viz., vermicompost
or composted coir pith and remaining 50 per cent N may be supplied through fertilizers. The
organic manure that carries 50 per cent nitrogen can add organic matter to some extent in
organically poor coastal coconut soils.
Key words : Hybrid coconut, waste recycling, nutrients renewal, N substitution.