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Germinating a Super Market clean coconut??


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Starting another coconut from the Dominican Republic. I'm planning on growing this one in South Tampa this spring to see if it can survive. 

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Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

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FL already has LY, I wouldn't ever bring any cocos from the Caribbean into ca, we don't have it. 

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28 minutes ago, JEFF IN MODESTO said:

FL already has LY, I wouldn't ever bring any cocos from the Caribbean into ca, we don't have it. 

The virus can't be transmitted through dehusked, ripe coconuts, which is why importation law states that any coconuts imported into the US must be dehusked first.

I doubt the vector would survive in California anyway, because it's range is restricted to the tropical areas in Florida. I'd be more worried about Texas Palm decline in California, as it's shown to be much less tropical in it's range here. 

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Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

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On August 15, 2016 at 10:46:35, Zeeth said:

Starting another coconut from the Dominican Republic. I'm planning on growing this one in South Tampa this spring to see if it can survive. 

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Keith 

Palmetto, Florida (10a) and Tampa, Florida (9b/10a)

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On 2016-08-15 16:10:03, Zeeth said:

The virus can't be transmitted through dehusked, ripe coconuts, which is why importation law states that any coconuts imported into the US must be dehusked first.

I doubt the vector would survive in California anyway, because it's range is restricted to the tropical areas in Florida. I'd be more worried about Texas Palm decline in California, as it's shown to be much less tropical in it's range here. 

Hello,

I agree and I would add that the pathogen of LY is not a virus but rather some type of bacteria that doesn't have a cell wall. By itself the ''bacteria'' wouldn't be an issue but there is a vector. This small insect will bring the pathogen from one affected coconut tree to another one (naive palm tree). The latter one eventually becomes infected, unfortunately.

The chance of spreading LY is extremely little when you grow coconut (dehusked from a grocery store). The risk would be higher, driving from an infected area to a ''free'' area. there is always a risk of bringing this nasty vector in your luggage!

Rémi

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When the coconut is in the plastic bag..... have you ever had the water turn DARK brown (like coffee)?   I rinsed it out and put fresh warm water in it.  It has NOT been dark since.  BUT I do not hear water inside the coconut.  It is one with a slight amount of husks.  It was at about 3 weeks in the bag and I change the water to fresh warm water in the bag about every three days.  I see no sign of growth at the eye end.  Thanks in advance.  Martha

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