How shall I plant a coconut tree?

Question

I want to grow a coconut tree.....theres space..but I dont know how to "put the seed"....I mean,shall I put whole of the coconut in the ground or what?.....I really want to know.....

Answer 1

to answer your initial question...

carefully  

Answer 2

You simply lay them on thier side in the container and pile only about 1 to 2 inches of soil around them..do nor bury them..this is how they grow naturally..they wash ashore from floating around in the sea/ocean..and simply lay on top of the sand/soil,,and sprout out of the end..I lived in the Florida keys for 6 years and we have started many a plant from coconuts..as well have seen many sprouting in this manner..Here are many pictures of coconuts sprouting..see how they are simply laying oon top of the soil..

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Answer 3

Easier to first grow a coconut from the nut in a large planter then transplant it once it grows.  Make sure you have a space that will not mind coconuts falling about it especially when the wind blows.  They are loud when they fall.

Here is a great site to help you.  Good luck!

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http://www.answers.com/topic/coconut-1