Eathomozhy tall coconut comes under the West Coast Tall variety of coconut and grows well in the saline red soil found in Thengapattinam, Colachel, Rajakkamangalam, Alathankarai, Eathamozhi and Puthalam in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu.
The unique morphological traits found in this variety are of a superior genetic constitution and it is unsurprising that there is great demand for the seedlings of Eathomozhy tall coconut across India and Asia. However, this variety exhibits its full genetic potential only in this geographical location and this is greatly attributed to the traditional knowledge of the farmers.
Eathomozhy tall coconut is known for its strong hardy stem, large crown with 30 – 36 leaves, good size fruits with generous amount of fibre in the thick shell, kernel and high percentage of copra and oil. The tree can reach a height of about 30 metres and can live for about 80 – 100 years.
These trees are visually pleasing with large green leaves and green or light green oblong-shaped nuts. This is a rainfed crop and the agro-climatic conditions results in high yield and excellent nut quality. This indigenous variety shows remarkable resistance to diseases and pests.
The dehusked coconut known as Kottar coconut fetches a premium price in markets across Tamil Nadu. A brown fibre is prepared from this nut by retting the husk in the backwaters and used to make special ropes that form a part of the cottage and small-scale industries. This rope is known for its strength and fetches a high price.
The nuts of this variety are supplied to desiccated coconut manufacturers, copra makers and industrial product manufacturers across Tamil Nadu. The coconut oil made from this variety contains lauric acid and fatty acids and is used in cooking, to manufacture soaps, cosmetics, hair oils, creams and tonics.
Coconut oil, desiccated coconut, coconut cream, coconut water from tender and mature nuts, coconut neera, coconut mats, coconut ropes and others are some of the main products of this variety that have considerable domestic demand and export potential.
GI Tag Registration Date : 10 July 2008
GI Tag Number : 110
Certificate Number : 72
Geographical Area : Tamil Nadu
Special Cover Release Date : 26 August 2021
Cancellation : Eathomozhi 629 501
Type : GI Tag Cover
Cover Identification Number : TN/16/2021
The cover has an embossed image of Eathomozhy Tall Coconut. 2000 Nos of covers are issued and each cover is numbered.
India Post has also issued a Postage Stamp on Eathomozhy Tall Coconut, details of the same are furnished below.
Postage Stamp Extracted from Souvenir Sheet
"Geographical Indications : Agriculture Goods"
Issued on 13 February 2023
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