Fun Facts of the Day
A coconut is the largest known seed in the world. Once a coconut falls from a palm tree, it takes about three years for this seed to take root and sprout into a new tree
Coconuts probably originated
somewhere in Indo-Malaya. Marco Polo was among the first Europeans to
describe coconuts.
Other useful products derived from the coconut palm include toddy, palm cabbage, and construction materials.
Shells from the coconuts are sometimes used to enhance the taste of Lutefisk (a delicious Norwegian dish).
Evaluation of germplasm and simultaneous production of hybrid seedlings; raises awareness amongst the growers of the value of these new hybrids.
The coconut rhinoceros beetle is a threat to crop production each year.
Sustainable coconut-based farming systems is spreading throughout the state of Minnesota but particularly in northwestern Minnesota.