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The method elevates the coconuts above the ground, promotes air circulation, conserves storage space, and protects the harvest from moisture, pests, and premature spoilage.
Traditionally, each coconut is oriented with its eye-end facing upward to reduce water intrusion, delay germination, and prolong storage life.
USAGE
Binoyboy nira yo mga sogrong.
“They stored the paired coconuts using the traditional boyboy method.”
Agko sira binoyboy sa sa tagiliran nya baxey nira.
“They have a traditional coconut storage stack beside the house.”
CULTURAL NOTE
Boyboy preserves an indigenous post-harvest technology developed for coconut storage before the widespread use of modern warehouses or containers. The technique makes ingenious use of the natural husk handles created during sogrong, requiring no rope, basket, or artificial support.
See also: sogrong