The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) has developed a new dwarf coconut variety named ‘Kalpa Suvarna’ and two new hybrid varieties of cocoa.
- ‘Kalpa Suvarna’ variety is ideal for tender coconut and copra production. The variety starts flower 30-36 months after planting.
- Its fruits are large-sized, oblong, and green in colour.
- Its tender nut water content is 431 ml and the copra content is around 186 grams with an oil content of 64.5%.
- The variety yields 108 to 130 nuts per palm every year under good management. It is recommended for cultivation in Karnataka and Kerala.
