Kalpavriksha | coconut tree - The plant of life
Kalpavriksha | Coconut tree - The Plant of Life
Kalpavriksha is a wish-fulfilling divine tree and Coconut tree is called Kalpavriksha as every part of it is useful in one way or the other, nothing goes to waste out of it.
Coconut tree, also known as The Plant of Life is widely know for it's versatile use with it's every part that can be utilized for various purposes.
What are the uses of coconut tree?
The various use involve domestic commercial and industrial sectors and also has religious and cultural significance.
The coconut fruit's meat can be eaten raw, added to recipes or made into coconut oil, coconut milk and copra.
The fruit also contains coconut water which can be used to make various products and is consumed as a beverage.
Coconut husks and shells are used for handicrafts and other eco-friendly products.
Leaves and trunks can be made into house hold items and furniture and also can be used to building houses.
Where are the most coconuts grown?
Coconut palms prosper in a tropical region, best close to the sea on low-lying areas a few feet above high water where there is circulating groundwater and an ample rainfall.
Indonesia, Philippines, India, Brazil and Sri Lanka are some of the countries with the highest coconut production.
What will be the future of Coconuts?
Coconut has been a cash crop for decades and the top coconut suppliers are struggling to meet the increasing demands of the global economy.
Global demand for coconut products is increasing
With current yields, coconut farmers simply won’t be able to keep up with increased global demand.
What can we do? Farmers are to be helped and empowered to produce new products sourced from the coconut tree.
We have to take steps to ensure that coconut farms are sustainable enough to meet future demands.
There is no doubt that there are challenges to the future of the coconut industry, but the opportunity has never been brighter to replant a new generation of healthy coconut trees in order to meet the needs.
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