It’s a dwarf local variety which is widely cultivated in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. It is used to demand the needs of tender coconut needs across the country. Saline area is very much suitable for the cultivation of this variety. Unlike other coconut variety the leaf scars will be orange in color. The plants started bearing fruits from its third year. The variety gives good yield with medium maintenance and water supply. It has different names in different parts of the country namely Gowrigathram, Chenthangu and Kenthali. Saplings should have a spacing of 20*20 feet to achieve better yield and the pit depth should be 2.5*2.5*2.5 width, breadth and height. It can withstand heavy drought conditions as well.

At Nanjil Nursery we have around 5000 saplings for sale throughout the year to fulfill customer needs. Saplings in height from 1.5 feet to 10 feet are available. Customers can pick Naked saplings from ground and from Packed covers which is well rooted. Saplings can supply through parcel service throughout south India and if it’s bulk order we can arrange transportation at minimum delivery charge.

Characteristics of Chowghat Orange Dwarf

  The height of the tree will be around 5-7 meters
  Lifespan of the tree will be 40-45 years
  Shape of the Nuts will be round or oval
  Color of the Nuts will be Orange
  Number of bunches per year 10 
  Average Nuts per tree 70/ year
  Oil content 66% and Copra content 128gms