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A natural technique described by a farmer of Surillipatty village of the Cumbum area enhances germination in coconut seeds. In order to enhance germination in coconut seeds, they are soaked in water 20 days prior to sowing. This is a simple technique described by a farmer from Surillipatty village of the Cumbum area. However, the practice is widely used in many parts of the country. In some places, farmers put the seeds of coconuts in a well and take them out after they sprout. In Bangladesh, the farmers make raised beds of ash mixed with soil and put the coconut seeds in them, and water is sprinkled every day over the bed. In order to enhance germination in coconut seeds, they are soaked in water for 20 days prior to sowing.In some places, farmers put the seeds of coconuts in a well and and take them out after they sprout.In Bangladesh, the farmers make raised beds of ash mixed with soil and put the coconut seeds in them, and water is sprinkled everyday over the bed.

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: Documented by Tamil Version of Honey Bee
Address: Surillipatty
District: Ahmedabad
State: Tamil Nadu
PIN Code 625516

Crop: Coconut
Crop Family: Arecaceae
Crop Scientific Name: (Cocos nucifera L )
Crop Vernacular Name: Nariyel
Ingredients: Ash, soil, water

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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shirin_Dianati/publication/317674144_Coconut_Water_and_Peptone_Improve_Seed_Germination_and_Protocorm_Like_Body_Formation_of_Hybrid_Phalaenopsis/links/5948a214aca272f02e0b0a40/Coconut-Water-and-Peptone-Improve-Seed-Ger