Daijiworld Media Network – Karwar (MS)

Karwar, Jun 3: Generally 100 to 200 coconuts are seen on a single coconut tree. However, one coconut tree at Hosalkuli of Honnavar taluk has created a record by giving 2,000 to 3,000 coconuts. Many agricultural lovers visit this place, just to see this tree.

This tree is from a rare species which gives an enormous number of coconuts. This unique coconut sapling was planted 12 years ago at Subraya Parameshwara Shetty’s house, a resident of Hamsaramakki in Hosakuli village. Within three years of planting itself, this tree began giving an excellent yield. One bunch holds around 300 to 400 coconuts. Once in every two months, the crops are cut and it is giving good returns to the owner.

Normal manure of cow and other organic manure was used for the tree. Even the owner himself is surprised to see the yield on this tree. In addition to selling coconuts, oil is also being extracted which gives double profit to the owner.

The species of the coconut tree is not known yet. The Horticultural department officials have informed that they will inspect and let the owner know. In the meantime, many people have taken the plants that are grown from the coconuts of the said tree. Some have even ordered 500 plants to be made ready. 

According to Vinay, a member of the family, it is better to take plants from them rather than bringing from other places where the yield will be low. If this breed is distributed throughout the state, there will be revolution in coconut agriculture in Karnataka.