WATER MANAGEMENT IN TIDAL SWAMPY AREAS FOR COCONUT CULTIVATION

Abstract

Coconut has been traditionally cultivated in tidal swampy areas by farmers for a long time. Coconut growth in this area needs a good water management system, besides fertilization. Flooding in this area not only retards coconut growth, but also reduces production. A water management system, mainly‑drainage has been used by farmers depend­ing on conditions of the area and farmer's abilities. Functions and types of water management system that have been used for coconut cultivation in tidal swampy areas are discussed.

Keywords

• water management
• coconut cultivation