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Fertilizer schedule

Coconut Fertilizer Schedule

Use the stage cards as a planning checklist, then read country notes for local fertilizer language (rates are not prescriptions).

4FAO fert notes
2countries

Stage checklist

Soil preparation
Before sowing/planting

Start with compost or manure and a balanced basal fertilizer suited to your soil test.

Active growth
Mid-season

Side-dress only if growth stalls; over-fertilizing wastes money and can harm plants and waterways.

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FAO fertilization notes

Excerpts from CropWhen calendar notes that mention fertilizer, manure, NPK, or related terms.

Cape Verde Semi-arid areas and sub-humid medium-low altitude

Unirrigated. organic fertilization etminérale when prération ground. Phytosanitary issues (mites), especially Surles S. Antao and Santiago Islands. Using water fresh and processed mature fruit) jams.

Madagascar Central West Zone

triangle transplant. Contributions of manure. weeding

Madagascar North West Area

triangle transplant. Contributions of manure. 2-5 Weeding

Madagascar North Zone

Sowing in seedbed and nursery. Transplantation into holes delta AD. 240j-300j seedlings. Additions of organic and mineral fertilizers. frequent weeding.

FAQ: fertilizing Coconut

When should I fertilize Coconut?

Follow the stage cards above (soil prep → planting → mid-season). Exact rates depend on soil tests and local packages — FAO notes below show how growers describe fertilization in different countries.

Can I copy NPK numbers from the notes?

Treat them as historical/field guidance, not a prescription for your plot. Units and products differ by country. Confirm with agricultural extension before applying.

Not a fertilizer prescription. Over-application wastes money and can harm plants and waterways. Follow local extension packages.