Shipping coconut to the U.S. - Page 2

sunfish · 06-03-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PR-Giants

They fall from a tree and grow, they even wash up on the beach and grow. After a few thousand years nature pretty much figured this one out without a video. On a serious note, plant it in the same position just in case the germination process has already started.
Most people here will tell you that you can only plant bananas and mangos on a certain phase of the moon, there might even be a video. I always felt sorry for suckers and seeds that got the day wrong.

I've germinated a store bought coconut

PR-Giants · 06-04-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sunfish

I've germinated a store bought coconut

I having difficulties trying to understand your point. You grow some amazingly beautiful plants, what inspired you to want to germinate a store bought coconut? Were you successful on your first attempt or did you need the video? It's a serious question, was it with or without the husk?
The ones I've planted on the top of my mountain I used the before mentioned technique. The ones planted at the bottom I used a sprial technique. Similar, but not equal to that of Drew Brees.

DoctorSteve · 06-04-2012, 12:18 AM

I have thought of germinating a store bought coconut just to practice before getting a rare variety. Maybe he just liked the taste of that kind and wanted to grow.

Hey Tony do you have any pics?

sunfish · 06-04-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PR-Giants

I having difficulties trying to understand your point. You grow some amazingly beautiful plants, what inspired you to want to germinate a store bought coconut? Were you successful on your first attempt or did you need the video? It's a serious question, was it with or without the husk?
The ones I've planted on the top of my mountain I used the before mentioned technique. The ones planted at the bottom I used a sprial technique. Similar, but not equal to that of Drew Brees.

You asked which coconut DoctorSteve was interested in. If you click on the link he says which one interest him.The one I germinated had no husk,I just like growing plants from seed so I try any seed I can find.I got this one to germinate but made the mistake of setting it outside with a baggie over it,which basically cooked it.I should have keep it shaded or removed the bag.
Maybe I'll try again.Bad pic

sunfish · 06-04-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PR-Giants

What type are you looking for, the Polynesian coco is best to drink and eat. The shape of the coco assures proper planting position under natural conditions, I always plant it in the same position it was originally laying.
BTW you can do some things to change the shape of the trunk and to make it look unique.

QUOTE DoctorSteve

The one that interests me the most is called a Village Dwarf Coconut. They are small enough to grow in containers. There are some pictures on this site.

VIllage Dwarf coconut - PalmTalk

DoctorSteve · 06-04-2012, 11:55 PM

You should try again. I think I will give it a shot just for fun and practice.

Pinnate · 06-06-2012, 05:51 PM

You must have the husk removed before shipping. It will still germinate if fresh. Run the planted nut hot 90+ F and moist.

DoctorSteve · 06-06-2012, 08:19 PM

Found this pdf

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_heal...ds/seedweb.pdf

And it says:

"Coconut (Cocos spp.) - prohibited from all sources except Jamaica and Costa Rica.
Written permit required from Jamaica and Costa Rica.

So it is a no go from Australia.

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06-06-2012, 08:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
DoctorSteve DoctorSteve's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: 9b Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 390 BananaBucks : 187,780 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 81 Times Was Thanked 306 Times in 158 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 41 Times	Re: Shipping coconut to the U.S. Found this pdf http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_heal...ds/seedweb.pdf And it says: "Coconut (Cocos spp.) - prohibited from all sources except Jamaica and Costa Rica. Written permit required from Jamaica and Costa Rica. So it is a no go from Australia.

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