& wopreet nor a rootstock, but inste a reots ranging from 1500 to 11,360. an aa The root may extend laterally to about 25 meters while vertical penetration tio - a depth of 6 meters depending on soil conditions. The trunk or stem attains a considerable height, 20 meters or more depending upon variety, age and environment. With oper! tall coconuts, the base is markedly swollen, whose Giameter may reach 1 meter but rarely exceeds 30 to 40 ens at man's height. The crown has some 30 opened leaves The growing number of old unproductive trees requires the launching of a massive replanting program utiiizing high yielding precocious hybrids. gers et The Replanting Program med WR requirements. and the lack of the necessary cultural + aging palms, wet This is due largely to poor quality planting materials, ye ati th The coconut industry is characterized by low productivity. Ce supporting fruit bunches at different stages. 60,000 hectares a year. At this rate, it will take about 40 years to complete the cycle, thus making the replanting program a perpetual activity. At the end of the cycle the earliest replants may then be ready for replanting. It is expected that much improved hybrids shall be developed as we progress in the implementation of this replanting program. Aside from the use of highly productive hybrids, the replanting program will involve the adoption of the required cultural practices and inputs. The mechanics and the criteria in determining priority areas will be set up, to be supplemented with the experiences to be gained in the canes RA Tbe ep Ze mel emerge cers Tremere, WA tt 7 EM, heei a It will cover the whole coconut area at a pace of pilot replanting project being undertaken. The replanting proper commences in 1980, with 1,700 hectares to be replanted, Ae hybrids. eo massive undertaking to replace unproductive trees with ph baa RE G8 The coconut replanting program of the Philippines is a gradually increasing to 60,000 hectares annually.beginning 1985. Land preparation which include clear cutting of oid at