questions: asking about nutrient management of coconut
 
 answers: application of urea 1.50 kg, ssp 2.50 kg, mop 1.80 kg, borax 25 g.the fertilizer should be applied in two equal split doses, i.e. in april and october. the fertilizer should be applied to a trench of 30 cm width and 10 cm depth at a radius of 1 to 1.75m away from the trunk depending upon the age of plant and covered with green leaves and then by soil. for seedling, the dose should be increased up to 4th year at the following rates: 1st yr. – 1/5th of the full dose 2nd yr. – 2/5th of the full dose 3rd yr. – 3/5th of the full dose 4th yr. – 4/5th of the full dose from 5th year onwards-full dose of fertilizer for bearing palm