Coconut
Coconut Varieties We Export
There are several varieties of coconuts available in the
market including West Coast Tall, East Coast Tall, Chnadrakalpa, VPM -3, Aliyar
Nagar, and so on. Coconut exporters in India export numerous varieties of
coconuts to countries around the world.
West Coast Tall
West Coast Tall also is known as ordinary or common tall
variety is recommended for large scale cultivation. This type yields good
quality coconut juice which can be fermented too. The quantity of coconut juice
produced is also good as compared to other varieties. It can be used for edible
purposes and soap manufacturing.
East Coast Tall
The East coast tall takes around 6 to 8 years to bear
coconuts. The coconuts are smaller in size as compared to the West Coast tall
type. This variety is also recommended for large scale production along the
coastal lines. You can find this variety of coconut in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil
Nadu, Bihar, Pondicherry, and so on.
Chandrakalpa or Lakshadweep Ordinary (LCT)
The Chandrakalpa variety grows well in all types of soil and
can withstand the stress of moisture. The Chandrakalpa type can be found in
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and such other states in India.
Philippines Ordinary (Kerachandra)
The Phillippine’s ordinary variety is known to grow in all
types of soil. The time taken for bearing for this type of coconut is around 5
years. The average yield per year, per palm, is approximately 110 nuts. The oil
content in this variety is around 66%.
VPM - 3 (Andaman Ordinary)
The specialty of the VPM-3 variety is that it is drought
tolerant and also suitable for rainfed and irrigated conditions. It has high
copra content and 70% oil content. This variety is found in states like Orissa,
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andamans, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and so on.
Aliyar Nagar
The Aliyar Nagar flowers one year early as compared to
VPM-3, West Coast Tall, and East Coast tall. This variety is said to be
moderately tolerant to major coconut pests. It has 66.5% oil content and yields
on average 126 nuts per palm per year.
Tiptur Tall
The Tipur Tall is a popular cultivator from the state of
Karnataka. The time taken for bearing for this variety varies from 6 to 7
years. The average yield is around 86 nuts per palm per year. It has
approximately 68% oil content.
Kera Sagara (Seychelles)
Kera Sagara is a popular cultivar of Kerala State. It has
around 68% oil content and has an average yield of 99 nuts per palm per year.
The time taken forbearing is approximately 6 to 7 years.
Benavali Green Round (Pratap)
Pratap also known as Benavali Green Pound was released by
CPCRI in the year 1985. This variety yields approximately 110 nuts per year.
Philippines Tall (Chandrathara)
The Philippines Tall also known as Chandrathara cultivar was
released in 1985. The approximate yield per year for this variety is 110.
Assam Tall (Kamaroopa)
The Assam Tall or Kamaroopa cultivar was released in 1985,
The weight of the copra is around 189. The yield per year for Assam Tall is
approximately 110 nuts per year.
Kalpadhenu
Kalpadhenu is a variety that grows well in Kerala, Andhra
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and such other regions in
India. The yield per hectare of Kalpadhenu is approximately 22,794 nuts per
hectare.
Kalpa Pratiba
Kalpa Pratiba can be found mostly in the states of
Maharashtra, Kerala, and some regions of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The
approximate yield per hectare is 23,275 nuts per hectare.
Kalpa Mitra
The variety Kalpa Mitra is grown widely in Kerala and West
Bengal. The yield of the Kalpa Mitra variety is approximately 80 nuts per year.
The tenure required for the flowering of Kalpa Mitra is around 58 months.
Kerakeralam
This cultivar is of the Kerala state. It has around 68% oil content. Kerakeralam has a time for bearing of 6 to 7 years. The average yield of Kerakeralam is around 99 nuts per palm per year.