9 amazing facts about coconuts

Coconuts are delicious reminders of tropical sunshine and vacations. But this amazing fruit is much more than just the key ingredient in your Pina Colada...


Coconuts are interesting plants with a variety of uses and a rich history. Let’s explore nine amazing facts about them!


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18 Comments
deborahpmercer
Concerning the first one, as "nut" is also slang for the head, that means it's a nut nut!
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Apr 22, 2021 3:07AM
Vimala Padmaraj
COCUNUT PULP IS GROUND INTO PASTE AND IS USED IN CURRIES AND OTHER SOUTH INDIAN DISHES, IT ALSO MAKES A DELICIOUS CHUTNEY. COCONUT OIL IS A COOKING MEDIAM IN THE INDIAN STATE OF KERALA AND ALSO IN SRILANKA. MOST SOUTH INDIAN WOMEN USE COCONUT OIL ON THEIR HAIR. IT IS SAID THAT EVERY SINGLE PART OF THE COCONUT PALM TREE IS USED AND VERY USEFULLY TOO.
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Apr 23, 2021 1:32AM
David Holmes
I have seen young men and boys climbing palms with a rope loop around their waist and and the tree to harvest the nuts. Smouldering coconut fibre is quite effective at repelling mosquitoes. Garlic in one's food helps to keep them off as well.
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Apr 21, 2021 11:56PM
cgrhm
Denise Bruce, but an actual coconut has a much different aroma and taste.
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Jan 20, 2024 7:32PM
cgrhm
it can be used as mosquito repellent.
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Jan 20, 2024 7:30PM
Tom Strain
macroburg, All year round I the Philippines.The best one are the ones with very little white inside them, the thicker the white the older the coconut !!
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Nov 3, 2023 10:42PM
Magnolia Thomas
I can use the shell in my garden to repel unwanted pests? Good news! I like the edible part too!
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Sep 4, 2023 5:06PM
Eve
Mom bought coconuts for a treat for us...Dad smashed it with a hammer and we each got a piece to chew the flesh off. I think mom drank the milk if there was any...loved it. Lots of interesting information was provided. thank you.
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Jan 16, 2022 11:29AM
tdelisi
I am currently lying on a mattress made of coconut husk fibers. It’s very firm. My girlfriend likes it; me, not so much.
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May 29, 2021 5:12PM
Vimala Padmaraj
macroburg, COCONUTS ARE AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND ESPECIALLY IN SOUTH INDIA. WE CONSUMERS BUY THEM AFTER THE THICK OUTER HUSK IS REMOVED. THEN YOU SHAKE THE COCONUT NEAR YOUR EAR. IF YOU HEAR THE WATER INSIDE SLOSH, THEN YOU SHOULD GO FOR ONE FROM WHICH YOU DO NOT HEAR THE WATER. HOWEVER IN OUR HOT TROPICAL COUNTRY, THE TENDER COCONUT IS SOLD FOR ITS DELICIOUS WATER TOO. IT NEEDS A KNACK TO SLICE A BIT OFF THE TOP, PUSH A DRINKING STRAW THROUGH AND SIP NATURE'S CHAMPAGNE AT ITS BEST.
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Apr 24, 2021 11:59PM
macroburg
macroburg, I appreciate the Health Aspect. Thank You.
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Apr 24, 2021 1:44PM
macroburg
What is the seasonal growth period? Seems like they aren't available except around the Xmas Season. And, how does one pick the best one?
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Apr 24, 2021 1:42PM
kotakat
Coconut husks (slightly crushed) are also good in your garden. Like egg shells they help keep the slugs and snails away!
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Apr 22, 2021 5:12PM
kotakat
David Holmes, Would rather use the coconut as garlic will kill me. Am severely allergic to garlic. It has a high concentration of sulfur. i.e. sulfa
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Apr 22, 2021 5:11PM
Denise Bruce
As beneficial as they are I do not like the taste, nor the smell of anything with coconut oil!
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Apr 22, 2021 1:41AM

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