Planting holes of the size of 0.9x0.9x0.9 m (3'x3'x3') are recommended for field planting of coconut seedlings. In gravel and hard soils larger holes have shown better initial growth of seedlings. The use of back-hoe machine appears to be more economical for cutting larger planting holes in hard soils.

For filling the planting holes arrange two layers of husk or coir dust at the bottom of the planting hole as illustrated in figure 3. Fill the hole with top soil mixed with 1 kg dolomite, organic manure (5 kg wood ash or 10 kg dry cow dung or 5 kg goat dung) and 1 kg young palm mixture. (composition is given below)

Figure : Method of Planting

Top soil mixed with organic manure and chemical fertilizer