CARING FOR COCONUT TREES IN THE DRY SEASON, PREVENT FRUIT DROP WITH BACONCO

Effective dry-season coconut care solutions to retain flowers, reduce fruit drop, and increase yield with NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5 and COFOLI CALIMAG from Baconco.

Prolonged drought and heat stress weaken many coconut plantations, leading to flower drop, premature fruit drop, and reduced harvest quality. Proper dry-season coconut tree care not only helps trees overcome drought stress but also stabilizes productivity throughout the entire crop cycle.

Under water-deficient conditions, root activity declines, and nutrient uptake is significantly reduced. Therefore, effective dry-season coconut tree care should combine appropriate soil fertilization with foliar nutrient supplementation to ensure timely nutrient supply.

Why is proper dry-season coconut tree care essential?

During the dry season, coconut trees are highly susceptible to nutrient imbalances due to reduced root absorption and declining soil moisture. Without timely supplementation, visible signs of deterioration quickly appear.

• Nitrogen deficiency leads to yellowing and thinning leaves, reduced photosynthesis, and slower overall vegetative growth.
• Phosphorus deficiency limits flowering and results in unstable fruit set, increasing the rate of flower drop.
• Potassium deficiency causes poor fruit development, smaller fruit size, higher fruit drop, and reduced copra quality.
• Deficiencies in secondary and micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, boron, and zinc weaken flower and fruit stalks, increasing the risk of premature fruit drop during sensitive growth stages.

If dry-season coconut tree care is not implemented at the right time, annual yield may decline significantly. Balanced nutrition, applied at the correct dosage, is the key to maintaining healthy foliage and stable fruit development.

Soil application solution: NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5

NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5 is recommended as a foundational fertilizer during the dry season:

• A high nitrogen content supports continuous vegetative growth and maintains long-lasting green foliage under water stress.
• Phosphorus promotes stable flowering and fruit set.
• Balanced potassium enhances fruit development and improves drought tolerance.
• Suitable for soil application during the dry season, minimizing fertilizer shock.

Application rate: 0.5-1 kg per tree, combined with mulching using straw, dried grass, or coconut leaves to retain soil moisture.

Proper use of NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5 is a critical step in a dry-season coconut tree care program, ensuring a stable nutritional foundation.

Foliar supplementation: COFOLI CALIMAG for drought resistance

In addition to soil fertilization, foliar feeding is an effective supportive solution when root absorption is limited by drought. COFOLI CALIMAG provides:

• Organic nitrogen to promote larger, more attractive fruits.
• Calcium to strengthen flower and fruit stalks, reducing premature fruit drop.
• Magnesium to enhance photosynthesis, producing thicker, greener, and more resilient leaves.
• Easily absorbable micronutrients, including B, Zn, Fe, Mn, and Cu, for rapid uptake.

Applying COFOLI CALIMAG every 7-10 days, in the early morning or late afternoon, significantly improves dry-season coconut tree care efficiency, especially during early fruit development stages.

Proven results from proper dry-season coconut tree care

When combining NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5 and COFOLI CALIMAG, growers have reported:

• Improved flower and fruit retention during drought conditions.
• Uniform fruit development, with higher water content and thicker copra.
• Healthier trees, with reduced post-harvest stress.
• Sustainable yield and long-term economic value.

Clearly, dry-season coconut tree care is not only a short-term solution but also a long-term strategy that enables farmers to proactively adapt to climate change.

Providing balanced and timely nutrition is the key factor in maintaining healthy coconut trees, stable fruit retention, and improved drought resilience.

For optimal dry-season coconut tree care, growers are encouraged to contact Baconco for detailed consultation on appropriate fertilizer rates based on tree age, growth stage, and soil conditions, ensuring sustainable productivity and enhanced economic returns for coconut plantations.