The yield of Coconut palms depends on different factors like the selected variety, soil type, irrigation facility, application of manure and fertilizers during the cultivation.
The high-density systems have given a high yield per unit area as well as high net profit in a 15-year-old plantation. In coconut cultivation, the high-density systems give a high yield as well as higher net profit. Though, the profit margin between the standard coconut density 64 palms/acre and the higher density coconut planting 97 palms/acre is Rs 673/- taking into account the cost of fertilizer, its application cost and packing charges.
