NUTRITION FOR COCONUT TREES DURING THE DRY SEASON TO RETAIN FLOWERS AND DEVELOP FRUITS

Nutritional solutions for coconut trees during the dry season help retain flowers, reduce young fruit drop, improve kernel thickness, increase water content, and stabilize yields.

Prolonged dry seasons place significant physiological stress on coconut trees. Root nutrient uptake becomes limited, trees weaken easily, young fruits drop heavily, fruit growth slows, water content decreases, and kernel thickness is reduced. Therefore, nutrition for coconut trees during the dry season must be supplied at the right time and with the right formulation to maintain yield and fruit quality.

Under drought conditions, balanced fertilization practices help coconut trees maintain stable growth and reduce post-harvest depletion.

Physiological stress on coconut trees during the dry season

When water shortages persist, nutrient absorption through the roots declines significantly. If nutrition for coconut trees during the dry season is not supplemented in a timely manner, trees are more likely to experience flower drop, young fruit drop, and uneven fruit development.

Therefore, appropriate nutritional solutions play a key role in retaining flowers and fruits, while ensuring commercial fruit quality.

Recommended nutritional solutions for coconut trees during the dry season

• NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5 – Base fertilization suitable for dry conditions

NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5 is a base fertilizer solution that helps coconut trees maintain growth under water-limited conditions:

• High nitrogen content helps maintain green, healthy leaves
• Phosphorus supports stable flowering and fruit setting
• Moderate potassium levels support fruit development and enhance drought tolerance
• Fast dissolving, suitable for soil application during the dry season

The use of NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5 helps stabilize the nutritional foundation of coconut trees throughout the dry period.

• COFOLI CALIMAG – Foliar fertilizer to help trees overcome drought stress

COFOLI CALIMAG provides rapid nutrient supplementation when root uptake is limited:

• Organic-form nitrogen (N) supports healthy fruit growth and uniform fruit size
• Calcium (Ca) strengthens flower stalks and fruit stems, reducing young fruit drop
• Magnesium (Mg) enhances photosynthesis, resulting in thicker, greener, and more durable leaves
• Boron, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, and Copper in readily available forms, quickly absorbed through leaves and young fruits

Integrating COFOLI CALIMAG into a dry-season coconut nutrition program helps trees recover physiological balance and improves their ability to retain flowers and fruits.

Recommended application practices for dry-season coconut nutrition

• NPK CON CÒ 24-13-5:
  Apply 0.5 – 1 kg per tree to the soil, combined with mulching to retain moisture
• COFOLI CALIMAG:
  Foliar spray at 40 – 80 ml per 25 liters of water, every 7 – 10 days
  Apply in the early morning or late afternoon; combine with adequate irrigation and mulching using straw, dry grass, or dried coconut leaves

Proper dry-season fertilization techniques help nutrients be absorbed more efficiently under prolonged drought conditions.

Observed results from proper nutritional application

• Improved flower and fruit retention during the dry season
• Uniform fruit development with higher water content and thicker kernels
• Healthier trees with reduced post-harvest depletion

In practice, providing the correct nutrition for coconut trees during the dry season plays a crucial role in stabilizing flower and fruit retention, thereby enhancing economic value for growers.