03-13-2010, 09:57 AM
We planted some sprouted coconuts at our old house in Waikoloa. Within five years they had become tall trees. Maybe sooner. I was amazed. We were given the sprouts, which sprouted on their own lying around our friend's property in Hawi. We did not interrogate as to the nut quality. We planted them for a screen. Makes sense they would vary as to quality.
A few years ago we were able to go to Atiu in the Cooks and get a tour from a naturalist there. He knew which tree to go up to get which kind of coconut, although it all looked wild. He scaled the tree and cut us nuts, husked them, and treated us to the "sparkling" coconut water. Mmm, that was really good.
A few years ago we were able to go to Atiu in the Cooks and get a tour from a naturalist there. He knew which tree to go up to get which kind of coconut, although it all looked wild. He scaled the tree and cut us nuts, husked them, and treated us to the "sparkling" coconut water. Mmm, that was really good.