Rare Double-Seed Coco de Mer Harvested at Nongnooch World Pattaya
Nongnooch World Pattaya has successfully harvested rare double-seeded Coco de Mer fruits, showcasing the results of their manual pollination efforts.
On November 11, 2026, the botanical team at Nongnooch World Pattaya in Chonburi province conducted a special harvest of the rare Coco de Mer, a palm species native to the Seychelles. Led by president Kampon Tansacha, the team processed 13 fruits, discovering that five of them contained two seeds each, resulting in a total of 18 seeds. This achievement follows years of meticulous manual pollination, where staff carefully transferred pollen from male trees to female trees to ensure successful fruit development. The Coco de Mer is known for its extremely slow growth cycle, requiring six to seven years for a fruit to ripen and potentially another two years for a seed to germinate. For visitors and residents, this event highlights the botanical expertise present in Pattaya and offers a rare glimpse into the cultivation of one of the world's most unique plants. During the event, attendees were invited to observe the internal structure of the fruits and sample the flesh. While the garden continues to successfully propagate these rare palms, the long-term growth and germination rates remain a subject of ongoing botanical study. Each fruit is valued at approximately 100,000 baht, underscoring the rarity and high maintenance required for this species.
