Why phosphorus and organic matter matter
Coconut palms feed all year from a wide root zone. Phosphorus supports roots and flowering, and organic matter improves soil structure and moisture retention in the basin.
Published recommendations for coconut
| Input | Published recommendation | Timing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic manure (adult palm) | Green leaf, compost or farmyard manure at 50 kg per palm, spread in a 1.8 m radius, 20 cm deep basin, as recommended by ICAR-CPCRI | August–September | ICAR-CPCRI, Coconut, Technical Bulletin No. 133 (2018) |
| Vermicompost (organic system) | 25 to 30 kg vermicompost per palm per year, as recommended by ICAR-CPCRI (organic farming package) | Yearly, in the basin | ICAR-CPCRI, Package of practices for organic farming in coconut |
| Organic manure + phosphorus (from 5th year) | 50 kg FYM, compost or green manure per palm per year, with 2.0 kg super phosphate (320 g P2O5), as recommended by TNAU | Two splits: June–July and December–January | TNAU Agritech Portal, Coconut – nutrient management |
Note: No source gives a separate bone meal dose. CPCRI lists vermicompost among suitable organic manures.
These are general published recommendations for the crop, quoted as the source gives them. They are not FAMCO product doses. Follow a soil test and your local agriculture or horticulture office.
FAMCO products
Bulk sacks: bulk bone meal supplier. Product details: bone meal and vermicompost. Bone meal lab report (PDF).
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Sources
- ICAR-CPCRI, Coconut, Technical Bulletin No. 133 (2018) (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
- ICAR-CPCRI, Package of practices for organic farming in coconut (accessed 26 Oct 2026)
- TNAU Agritech Portal, Coconut – nutrient management (accessed 26 Oct 2026)