A Germinated Grocery Coconut....

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Knnn
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A Germinated Grocery Coconut....

Post by Knnn » Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:50 pm

Spotted this while checking out the produce....
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Potted up and ready to see what happens 8)
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This actually makes a good testament to how hardy Cocos can be, This one has been de-husked, the shell has been scored and it has sat in the refrigerated section!


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Post by nucci60 » Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:41 pm

:salute: Good luck,I hope it grows for you. A rare find!!
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Post by DesertZone » Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:42 pm

Nice 8)
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Thanks for the Cheer.

Post by Knnn » Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:28 pm

Will let you know how it works out!

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Rare find

Post by banana joe » Sat Sep 30, 2006 8:40 pm

Good one. That is very rare to find a husked and shrink wrapped coconut sprouted. I use to bring back sprouted ones from Hawaii in the past that were fully in tack. I hope that does well for you. Now I'm going to be checking all the cocnuts in our grocery store. Cheers, Joe
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Just an update..

Post by Knnn » Fri Oct 06, 2006 11:38 am

Still showing signs of life, Has grown out about 1" forming the "button" and some root growth seems to be starting from it 8)

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