WHY WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU SHOULD USE COCOPEAT
I. Cocopeat
Cocopeat or Coir Peat or Coco Dust is mainly used as a growing medium in Horticultural Planting or Greenhouse Growing, but can also used as a Conditioner and Soil Erosion Reducer.
Advantages of using Cocopeat.
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Improve water holding capacity up to 750 % by weight
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Helps to retain fertilizer in plant roots
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Helps root development in compacted and hard soil
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Helps neutralize the pH of alkaline soils
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Weed free
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High air porosity
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Economical compared to peat moss
Coir is the outside layer of husk that surrounds the shell of the coconut. It consists mainly of fibres, which have traditionally been used to manufacture rope, carpets, doormats, upholstery stuffing, brushes etc. Between these fibres is the corky substance called "Coir Pith" or Coir "Dust" which has recently been widely recognised as the superior growing medium in which to grow tomatoes, roses and many other crops. The Horticulture industry often calls this substrate coco or Coir peat. Sometimes it is known by similar sounding brand names.
REASONS FOR USING COCOPEAT
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Excellent air porosity
Coir maintains excellent air porosity even when saturated and gives better crop yield with faster developings roots and more flowers and fruit per plant when used correctly. These results are particularly marked with tomato and rose crops.
- Excellent water retention
Besides having obvious advantages in dry climates, coir based composts re-absorb moisture more readily than peat moss and plants recover more quickly, an invaluable attribute in maintaining plant quality to the point of sale.
- Irrigation efficiency
Coco or Coir peat absorbs moisture even from a dry state, unlike sphagnum peat. This ease of wetting and quick drainage characteristic of coir means that coir needs to be irrigated less frequently and for shorter periods. This leads to reduced leaching losses of fertiliser and lower water charges.
- Faster germination times & quicker seedling rotations.
The inherent qualities of coir and optimum water/air availability are ideal for quick rooting and propagation. In many cases this leads to more seedling rotations per year and a more efficient use of greenhouse and equipment.
- Environmentally preferable to the alternatives.
In its unprocessed state, coir dust is a waste product in its country of origin. Its use therefore, does not involve the destruction of peat bogs and natural wetland wildlife habitat. It is a renewable resource with no hazardous disposal problems (unlike some alternatives such as rock wool).
- Degrades slower than many of its rivals.
The lignin content of around 45% ensures that the excellent water/air ratio is maintained over a longer period of time (4 years)
- Free from Soil diseases
Because Coir originates above ground, it does not contain any soil diseases.
- Ideal pH range - 5-9 - 6.5
Coco fibre/pith has high lignin content. It provides excellent draining capacity. Water holding capacity is very high – about 8-9 times its weight and has a high nutrient absorption capacity.
It can be used straight or mixed with any type of soil and is better than ALL other growing medium. Cocopith/fibre lasts in the soil for about 3-5 years. It is a better medium for root development and is a soil conditioner. It also prevents soil compaction and erosion.
A SUPERIOR PLANTING MEDIUM
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ECO-FRIENDLY
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ECONOMICAL
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ORGANIC
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BIO-DEGRADABLE
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PEATMOSS
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ROCKWOOL
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VERMICULITE
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PERLITE
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PUMICE
- EXPANDED CLAY
Using Cocopeat
Cocopeat is a multi purpose growing medium, that is very easy to use. Its high Air Filled Porosity and high Water Holding Capacity makes it the ideal medium for all plant growing applications. Using Cocopeat produces healthier plants that requires less watering and less frequent fertlising.
Cocopeat is a proven natural alternative to mined peat moss. Used as a growing medium Cocopeat™outperforms most of the popular brands of Peat and Sphagnum Peats.
It is a totally organic renewable resource and helps saves precious water resources and decreases the use of chemical nutrients.
Cocopeat can be used for applications varying from growing plants, mine site regeneration and even for mopping up oil spills.
Cocopeat can be used for the following applications:
