Optimum density for best yields in two varieties planted at increasing densities in two locations

		Optimum density/year - years after planting								Average (years) 5 to 10
Table 2. Optimum density for best yields in two varieties planted at increasing densities in two locations
		3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Average (years) 5 to 10
Kg/palm/year
Coto	AVROS	117	117	83	83	83	70	98	70	83
Coto	Ghana	98	70	70	70	70	70	70	70	70
Quepos	AVROS	139	98	98	98	98	98	98	98	98
Quepos	Ghana	139	98	98	98	98	98	98	98	98
Yield (T/ha)
Coto	AVROS	326	326	164	139	164	139	98	164	139
Coto	Ghana	326	326	164	164	164	164	195	195	164
Quepos	AVROS	326	326	231	231	139	117	117	117	164
Quepos	Ghana	326	231	231	231	329	326	139	164	231
* Average estimated after year 5 when competition for light between palms began. Data adjusted to the nearest evaluated density