Do coconuts grow in Florida? I had this question myself when I moved to Central Florida several years ago as I’m just nuts about coconuts. I looked around and saw plenty of palm trees but none seemed to be coconut palm trees.
The answer: Coconut palms generally do not grow in North and Central Florida, nor do plant and tree experts recommend growing them. Even though we don’t have too many cold days here, we get just enough that the coconut fruits would be severely effected.
Now, since South Florida is warmer and has nearly no cold days at all, coconut trees do grow in many areas, particularly in the Florida Keys area.
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So that is actually sad news? For a coconut-lover! But we got to look at the nice pictures 🙂
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Nice to know.
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Actually, JoAnn, the answer surprises, as I expected it to be, “no.”
This, in turn, leads to questions about whether South Florida supports any commercial coconut growers. What about famers’ markets? Do grocery stores feature mounds of “locally grown” coconuts?
Again, I suspect the answer, though the romantic in me still hopes for, “yes.”
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Those are interesting questions. When I was searching I did find mention of coconut “farms” in south Florida. Not sure how much of a impact this has on total coconut production. I also found mention of farmers markets and I’m assuming some of them sell fresh coconuts… it would be a fun little research project to follow up on. 🙂
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Well class, now’s a good time for a field trip,
Bring your recipes too, because there’ll be lots of fresh coconut.
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Yum 😋
Now if I could find someone to bankroll the trip and go in style that would be awesome!
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Yes, you’d have to visit all the farmer’s markets!
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Yes of course! Leave no stone unturned. 😎
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Well that is interesting! Such nice pictures too – coconuts are pretty dang good, especially right off the tree!
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Yes. I love them. ❤️
Thanks for visiting.
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Useless facts are often very interesting and entertaining. 😊🥥
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That’s very true. 🙂🌴
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I am always interested in random facts. Living in South Florida, we have lots of coconut palms, but generally the fruit is more trouble than it is worth – it has to be removed to prevent accidental injury from falling nuts. I am unaware of any commercial growers but haven’t researched it.
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Oh nice to know. Thank you! 🥥🌴
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Nice to know..
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One of these days I need to visit Florida. I came close. I was in Alabama. I should have at least crossed the state line to say I was there. Someday, I promise.
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I’ve only driven through Alabama once. All I really remember is the mud, which of course they are famous for. I always tell people to be careful visiting Florida because you just might end up moving here. That seems to be the case for a lot of people these days.
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Wonderful.the tree of coconut are grown at sea shore.i think -it is presented in all beach area.
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Yes, they must have a need to be near the water… and for the humidity. 🌴
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Yeah.you are absolutely right,dear!!
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Saw coconuts by waterway near Bradenton, a couple of years ago. Kayaking along, I saw nuts along the shore; looking up I was able to see the palms across the waterway.
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Oh nice. Sounds lovely. I wonder how good they come out. 🥥🌴
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They also might fall on your head in South Florida.
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I’ve heard that. There’s an urban legend about getting killed by a falling coconut but I think that’s pretty rare. Still I’m sure it hurts a bit. 🌴
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I am a huge fan of coconut oil! Thanks for sharing the interesting facts!
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Me too actually. I use it sometimes for dry skin. Works great!
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The main function of coconut trees for me in South Florida is to provide safe refuge for the cute squirrels I feed every morning.
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Aww, Bob Ross did that and I know several other people who routinely feed the squirrels. I’ve never seen anything like it until I moved to Florida but its very cool. 🐿
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I’m allergic to coconut so it doesn’t hurt my feelings that I can’t grow them in Jacksonville. Great post & informative.
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Thank you!
Oh, allergic. That’s too bad 😕
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It really becomes an issue when I’m looking for a good carrot cake which is my favorite dessert.
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Do they put coconut in carrot cake??
🥥🥕🤔
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Yes some recipes have it. My grocer sells a tasty one. No raisins but it has coconut. Made that mistake once.
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