Wed, 06/07/2023 - 08:39

The use of sodium chloride (NaCl) or common salt (CS) as fertilizer is a practical means of increasing coconut production. Salt is the cheapest and best source of chlorine to increase copra yield.


Chlorine deficiency in coconut is widespread in inland areas. A PCA survey conducted nationwide showed that at least 40 coconut producing provinces are severely chlorine deficient.

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