11 Different Types Of Coconuts | Coconut Varieties

Coconuts are one of the most versatile food sources and are also considered as ‘Super Food’ thanks to the numerous health benefits they offer! Here are different Types of Coconuts you might not have heard about!

Coconut is a one-seeded fruit of a tropical tree- Cocos Nucifera. It belongs to the Arecaceae family and grows in a humid and warm climate. This palm tree is native to Malasia and found in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and some pacific islands.

The fruit consists of three layers: endocarp, exocarp, and mesocarp. Exocarp is the green and smooth, outermost layer. Mesocarp is the middle fleshy layer of the coconut; the endocarp is the hard and woody layer surrounding the seed.

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There are mainly two types of Coconuts trees–tall and dwarf. The tall grows up to 50-90 feet and starts bearing fruits after 7-10 years. Whereas, the dwarf grows up to 20-60 feet and begins fruiting after 4-5 years. Dwarf varieties have an average life span of 40-50 years, while tall varieties live up to 90-100 years. Also, the tall varieties are cross-pollinated, and dwarf ones are self-pollinated.

There are some hybrid varieties of coconuts as well, combining features of both. Tall x Dwarf (TxD), Dwarf x Tall (DxT) are two main hybrids.

Note: Dwarf coconut varieties are better than taller ones, as you can easily maintain them due to their small size.

Both green coconuts and brown coconuts are the same, but the difference lies in their age. Green ones are young, not completely ripened, whereas brown husk coconuts are fully mature, containing less water comparatively. The flesh of Brown coconuts are used in cooking and can be eaten raw as well. Whereas, the green coconuts are mainly used for their