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Jan 28, 2016 3:20 PM CST
Name: Keith
Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
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plantladylin said:To drink! Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing I couldn't resist. Actually the white milk comes from ripe, brown coconuts. Green coconuts contain a more watery like substance that acts as a suspension for endosperm during development of the coconut.

Coconut water: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

Coconut Milk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...

Perfect! I was also amazed to learn in the links you gave that coconut milk speeds up plant growth in gardens!

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