jm82792
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What are the basics for coconut palms?
I live in Hawaii and for a long time have climbed coconut trees for the coconuts. My family and I seems to burn through dozens of them.
I've basically hit the wall of how high I can go without gear, the chance of falling, and such. I've had many horticulture related interests; aquaponics, hydroponics, and gardening are a few of the examples. I've realized that there is a demand for people to climb and prune coconut trees. The demand appears to be big enough to earn some money (I'm 18, so money is nice for college and such), pay for some climbing gear, and in the end get loads of coconuts.
I was briefly reading on this forum. There seems to be an argument of using spikes, that they scar the trees and can cause disease.
I know you can go without them, however it's harder to do without them.
Is it a typical practice to use spikes for coconut trees?
What type of tool is used to cut the fronds?
Isn't it a good practice to treat your tools with a form of disinfectant to prevent the spread of disease?
What brand and type of gear should I purchase, and where can I purchase it from?
How much do I need to spend to get some good climbing gear?
I don't have a ton of money to spend, but realize good gear costs money.
Basically, I am aiming for climbing a couple dozen trees a year, and possibly doing more depending on what happens. It's for the fun of it,
the coconuts and some spare cash.
Thanks for the help,
Josh
I live in Hawaii and for a long time have climbed coconut trees for the coconuts. My family and I seems to burn through dozens of them.
I've basically hit the wall of how high I can go without gear, the chance of falling, and such. I've had many horticulture related interests; aquaponics, hydroponics, and gardening are a few of the examples. I've realized that there is a demand for people to climb and prune coconut trees. The demand appears to be big enough to earn some money (I'm 18, so money is nice for college and such), pay for some climbing gear, and in the end get loads of coconuts.
I was briefly reading on this forum. There seems to be an argument of using spikes, that they scar the trees and can cause disease.
I know you can go without them, however it's harder to do without them.
Is it a typical practice to use spikes for coconut trees?
What type of tool is used to cut the fronds?
Isn't it a good practice to treat your tools with a form of disinfectant to prevent the spread of disease?
What brand and type of gear should I purchase, and where can I purchase it from?
How much do I need to spend to get some good climbing gear?
I don't have a ton of money to spend, but realize good gear costs money.
Basically, I am aiming for climbing a couple dozen trees a year, and possibly doing more depending on what happens. It's for the fun of it,
the coconuts and some spare cash.
Thanks for the help,
Josh
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