Nong Nooch Garden Showcases Rare Coco de Mer Harvest
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya recently held a public demonstration of harvesting the rare Coco de Mer, known as the world's largest seed.
On November 11, 2026, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Chonburi, hosted a special event to showcase the harvesting of the Coco de Mer, or double coconut. Kampon Tansacha, President of Nong Nooch World, led the botanical team in processing the fruit, which originates from the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. This rare palm species is recognized by the Guinness World Records for producing the largest seeds in the world. The harvest yielded 18 seeds from 15 fruits, with each seed valued at approximately 100,000 baht. The event marked the second time this year that the garden has publicly demonstrated the process, allowing attendees to observe the internal structure of the fruit and sample the flesh. Because the plant has separate male and female trees, successful pollination requires careful botanical management, and the trees take six to seven years to reach harvest maturity. For visitors and residents, this event highlights the garden's role in botanical conservation and rare plant cultivation. While the garden continues to manage its collection, further details regarding future public viewing opportunities for these rare specimens remain to be confirmed by the facility.
