Spanish Name
Coco
Scientific Name
Cocos nucifera
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
FleshMilkOilWater
Recipes
Growth Type
Tall Palm
Usage
CulinaryMedicinalFiberShadeTimberWindbreak
Life Cycle
Climax
Origin
Sout East Asia
Strata Category
Emergent
How to eat
Chop op the top with a machete, drink with a straw the water. Afterwards crack open and scoop out the jelly and eat raw or use it for smoothie, ice cream, yoghurt.
Nutritional Info
Rich in electrolytes (potassium), healthy fats (MCTs), fiber, manganese
Medicinal Uses
Antiviral, antifungal, supports hydration and digestion
Planting Distance
8–10 meters between palms
Harvest Time
5–7 years after planting (depending on variety and conditions). Harvest: Every 30–45 days year-round once productive
