Are Your Coconut Nuts Falling Prematurely?

It’s a common issue—but it’s not just about pests or nutrients!

Let’s uncover the real reasons behind premature nut drop and how you can fix it! ?

7 Key Reasons for Coconut Premature Nut Shedding:
1. Nutritional Deficiency
? Lack of Boron - Most common micronutrient deficiency that causes small, deformed nuts and early drop
? Potassium deficiency – Leads to poor nut development and fall
? Calcium and Magnesium deficiency – Weekens the husk and internal tissue

2. Poor Pollination
? Bad weather or low insect activity = fruit abortion

3. Water Stress
? Drought or irregular irrigation weakens fruit holding

4. Pest & Disease Attack
? Rhinoceros beetle, Red palm weevil
? Black-headed caterpillar, Bud rot, Stem bleeding

5. Hormonal Imbalance
? Stress affects hormone balance = natural nut shedding

6. Soil Issues
? High salt, poor drainage or wrong pH affects nutrient uptake

7. Climate Stress
? High temp, winds, and cyclones increase nut fall
✅ Practical Remedies to Prevent Nut Drop
? Balanced Nutrition

Zagrocorn 12:11:18 – 1 kg/palm
Zagro Ferti Combi – 25 g/palm
Borax – 100 g/palm

? Apply in two splits (June-July and December-January)
Apply around the palm at 1.5 m radius, 10–15 cm deep trench

? Soil & Organic Health
?FYM/Compost – 25–50 kg/palm
?Neem Cake – 5 kg/palm/year

? Irrigation
?Water every 7–10 days in dry months
?Avoid water stagnation in rainy season

? Pest Management required

? Growth Regulator Spray
?2,4-D @ 30 ppm (3 g per 100 L water) on female flowers, 1 week after opening

Don’t let your yield drop with the nuts!
Take preventive action today with PLAgro’s recommended solutions.

For more details, Visit: in.zagro.com
Reach out to us at: vcare_in@zagro.com
Call us at: 9677790473 / 9500989253

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