by AMBROSIO R. VILLORENTE
Left picture is an eight (8) years old coconut tree which was fertilized by salt, laden with nuts.
The latest recommendation to increase coconut yield is the application of salt.
According to Aurora Teofilo, coconut specialist of the Philippine Coconut Autho-rity, Kalibo, Aklan, the application of Salt will increase coconut yield by 25 percent in the first year and 50 to 100 percent on the second year application.
The application of salt to coconut trees will: 1. increase the thickness of coconut flesh; 2. increase the number of pieces of nuts produced per
tree per season; 3. the trees become resistant to drought; and 4. the trees become resistant to the attack of pests and diseases.
There are two ways to apply salt as fertilizer to coconut trees. First, remove the weeds within one meter radius on the base of the coconut tree planted on plain land. Dig a three (3) inches deep canal within one meter from the base of the coconut trunk. On the canal, spread evenly two (2) kilograms of salt. Cover the canal with soil immediately after spreading the salt.
Second, is done on coconut trees growing on the hillside: This is done by removing the weeds growing around the base of the coconut tree trunk. Then dig 10 holes, 6-8 inches deep. Divide the two (2) kilograms salt into 10 parts. Put one part of the salts on each hole, then cover the holes.
This process is done once a year to maintain the productivity of the coconut trees.
Salt is also known as sodium chloride – NaCL. It is also used as a cathartic to soften bath water. It is also used as preservative like salted fishes, salted vegetables, and salted meat. Salt is also used to make food taste good. /MP
According to Aurora Teofilo, coconut specialist of the Philippine Coconut Autho-rity, Kalibo, Aklan, the application of Salt will increase coconut yield by 25 percent in the first year and 50 to 100 percent on the second year application.
The application of salt to coconut trees will: 1. increase the thickness of coconut flesh; 2. increase the number of pieces of nuts produced per
tree per season; 3. the trees become resistant to drought; and 4. the trees become resistant to the attack of pests and diseases.There are two ways to apply salt as fertilizer to coconut trees. First, remove the weeds within one meter radius on the base of the coconut tree planted on plain land. Dig a three (3) inches deep canal within one meter from the base of the coconut trunk. On the canal, spread evenly two (2) kilograms of salt. Cover the canal with soil immediately after spreading the salt.
Second, is done on coconut trees growing on the hillside: This is done by removing the weeds growing around the base of the coconut tree trunk. Then dig 10 holes, 6-8 inches deep. Divide the two (2) kilograms salt into 10 parts. Put one part of the salts on each hole, then cover the holes.
This process is done once a year to maintain the productivity of the coconut trees.
Salt is also known as sodium chloride – NaCL. It is also used as a cathartic to soften bath water. It is also used as preservative like salted fishes, salted vegetables, and salted meat. Salt is also used to make food taste good. /MP
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