Malayan Dwarf Coconuts for Deep South Texas

[James West]

There were four Malay Dwarfs growing in the Sydney Botanical Gardens greenhouse, which had to be removed for space reasons. Rather than chuck them out, they planted them in the open air. Unfortunately this was in May, just before the southern winter. Worst time to plant, so they were looking pretty crook by the September equinox - all but dead. One did indeed die, but the other three are starting to kick. The one on the left is definitely moving quite well, and we have a good 5 of 6 months of warm or summery weather coming up right now. The acid test for them will be the winter of 2018. Just shy of 34 degrees south of the equator:

[James West]

The photo I posted was taken on the 1st of December [2017]. Christmas till Easter is the warmest period here. Climate averages similar to coastal LA. The littoral area of Sydney is frost-free. So the Malays should have a good chance in South Texas near the Gulf.

[lahuasteca]

Hi James,

Thanks for the comment.  I'm wondering how much of the damage to the Malayan Dwarfs in your photo was due to transplant shock and how much because of winter cool.  Probably a combo of both, but my guess is that a lot of the roots were cut.  Right now I have about 10 Malayan Dwarfs in containers, 3 to 7 gallons, with some well developed roots.  We're expecting a cold front tomorrow which will drop temps. to about 5^o C. with rain.  Will move everything indoors for a few days.  In Feb., after the cool season passes, will be plating.  I've had some very good growth in the three months after the seeds sprouted.  Will post some images tomorrow.

[James West]

Hi Iahuasteca

I think the transplant shock would have a lot to do with it. But the coldest period we had this winter was in early June - just a few weeks after the trees had been moved from the greenhouse, so it's hard to say. July, which is usually the coldest month, was remarkable mild. I've been trying to contact the curator of the Gardens to get more info. I know when they moved the palms a lot of solid fell from the roots. I also think the trees need some salt or nitrogen assistance.

Sounds like a good idea to keep your plants inside till late February, as I believe you can get some sudden overnight temperature drops over there. In western Brisbane [about 27 degrees south latitude] one bloke has grown a great tree which produces properly developed fruit. He told me they get a number of overnight minus temperatures - like you can get in Brownsville. But Brisbane still gets between 70 - 75 during the day in the coldest month, so that obviously compensates for the overnight cold.

Please post those images, and good luck with the project.

Regards

[Paranormal]

(Turkish inventor)

With automatic sensor and limiters; economic system, against freezing.

unfortunately not english: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGCN6oCXCVY

 

On 16.08.2017 04:52:14, GottmitAlex said:

At 26 Latitude, I can only imagine it to be so.

I'm at 32.6 latitude and for some erroneous reason I feel my climate is better suited for cocos than Brownsville. Until I look at a cartograph that is.

Here are some pics of mine from today. (Two weeks shy from a full year in the ground, planted Aug 29 2016)

The garden which is just a sliver at the edge of a 26' rock retaining wall. You can see the neighbors roof adjacent to the fence. Yeah, he just recently piled on some boards atop his roof. Hey! More thermal mass for my coconuts!

^^Golden Malayan Dwarf. ^^

^^Jamaican Tall^^

^^Pacific Tall^^

^^Another Pacific tall^^

^^Mexican Tall coco purchased dehusked at supermarket. chiquita banana-style label said it's from Jalisco, MX  (Germinated in ziploc bag November 2016 and planted in March 2017) ^^

 

Edited December 16, 2017 by Paranormal

[Paranormal]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPpV-_o_sRA

[Anamurlu]

https://forum.donanimhaber.com/hindistan-cevizi-turkiye-de-yetisir-mi--111364184

Edited December 16, 2017 by Anamurlu

[GottmitAlex]

15 hours ago, Paranormal said:

(Turkish inventor)

With automatic sensor and limiters; economic system, against freezing.

unfortunately not english: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGCN6oCXCVY

 

 

I wish I could understand what they are saying in the video.  

[Paranormal]

2 hours ago, GottmitAlex said:

I wish I could understand what they are saying in the video.  

Malatya city in Turkey - Yunus Emre has been developed in Vocational and Technical High School. The economical heater with automatic sensors; when he is cold, he enters the circuit. It heats the level by circulating the air 15 square meters away. The best quality apricots of the world are obtained in this city; from time to time there is a terrible frost, it is an invention developed for this. They have studied all systems in the world, designed a combined and modified heater.

[Paranormal]

Natural plant antifreeze: when applied, the tree under its own protection by different bacteria and proteins, secretes enzymes that can cool down. Thus, the ability to be able to withstand the cold makes itself available. Unlike a chemical coating, the tree is modified to function as a photosynthesis, naturally providing adaptability and resistance to the region.

[GottmitAlex]

Interesting product. I wonder why it hasn't been mentioned before. I found videos from 2008 promoting this product. Looks promising.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PZpJ1g9TsE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8-PT-qcEos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ-lgDqjMK4

 

[Anamurlu]

On 22.12.2017 07:48:26, GottmitAlex said:

Interesting product. I wonder why it hasn't been mentioned before. I found videos from 2008 promoting this product. Looks promising.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PZpJ1g9TsE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8-PT-qcEos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ-lgDqjMK4

 

When promoting, it is said in publicity that it is suitable for every plant. Those who tried: They say they are not effective on every plant.