Coco peat, also known as coir pith, is the fibrous material that is obtained from the outer husk of coconut shells. It is increasingly being used as a growing medium in horticulture and agriculture due to its many beneficial properties.
Coco peat is high in nutrients and organic matter, improves soil structure, water retention, and provides aeration to the soil so it is widely used for Soil amendment, Seed starting, Hydroponics, Potting mix and Animal bedding.
Coco peat, also known as coir peat or coconut coir, is a natural byproduct derived from the processing of coconut husks. It is a renewable and sustainable alternative to traditional peat moss, often used in gardening, horticulture, and agriculture.
Description
Coco peat, also known as coir peat or coconut coir, is a natural byproduct derived from the processing of coconut husks. It is a renewable and sustainable alternative to traditional peat moss, often used in gardening, horticulture, and agriculture.
Growing Medium: Coco peat is widely used as a growing medium or soilless substrate for growing plants in containers, raised beds, and hydroponic systems. It has excellent water retention properties, holding up to 8-10 times its weight in water, while also providing good aeration and drainage for plant roots.
Soil Amendment: Coco peat can be mixed with garden soil or other growing media to improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability. It helps loosen compacted soils, increase moisture retention in sandy soils, and enhance drainage in clay soils, making it suitable for a wide range of soil types and plant species.
Seed Starting: Coco peat is ideal for starting seeds and propagating cuttings due to its light texture and ability to retain moisture. It provides a sterile and weed-free environment for seed germination, while also promoting healthy root development and reducing transplant shock.
Potting Mix Component: Coco peat is often used as a component of potting mixes and growing media for container plants, both indoors and outdoors. It helps maintain a consistent moisture level in pots and containers, reducing the frequency of watering and the risk of overwatering or underwater
Packaging Size: As per user requirement
Packaging type: As per user requirement
Material Pure Coir Pith Perlite Blends Coco Chips Blends and Buffered Coir Pith
Weight Range 1012 Kgs based on Moisture specified by Buyer
Volume 50 Litres
PH Range 5865
EC mScm Less than 05
Moisture Less than 35
Impurities Sand 3 Fibre 3
Mesh 6mm
Packaging and Loadability
UVstabilized poly bags or printed PP bags
2000 Bags Per 40HC
Pallets of 90 Bags and 1800 Bags Per 40HC
We offer High EC Cocopeat in both powder and compressed block form. Suitable for industrial applications and mushroom farming.
Powder: 10kg, 25kg ,50kg bags
Compressed Blocks: 5 kg , 2kg
Moisture: <15%
Organic and dust-free
Packaging: HDPE bags / Palletized
Bulk orders and private branding available.
Low EC Cocopeat ideal for agriculture, nursery, hydroponics, and soil conditioning. Available in powder and block formats.
Powder: 10kg, 25kg ,50kg bags
Compressed Blocks: 5 kg, 2kg
EC Level: <0.5 mS/cm
pH: 5.8 - 6.8
Moisture: <15%
100% Organic, High Expansion
Available for bulk exports with customized packing & branding.
Coco peat is a natural, sustainable, and biodegradable growing medium made from coconut husks, primarily used in horticulture and agriculture. It's a versatile material used for seed germination, rooting, hydroponics, and soil improvement.
Detailed Description:
Origin:
Coco peat is the non-fibrous, spongy part of the coconut husk, a by-product of coconut fiber extraction.
Processing:
It undergoes a series of processes including washing, drying, sieving, and grading to ensure quality and suitability for different applications.
Forms:
Coco peat is available in various forms, including loose dust, pressed bricks, and briquettes, catering to different needs and preferences.
Properties:
It is lightweight, porous, and has a high water-holding capacity, making it ideal for promoting root growth and plant health.
Benefits:
Sustainable and Biodegradable: Coco peat is a natural and renewable resource that decomposes in the environment.
Excellent Water Retention: It can absorb and retain water, ensuring plants have access to adequate moisture.
Good Aeration: The porous structure allows for proper aeration of roots, promoting healthy growth.
Sterile and Weed-Free: Processing removes dirt, pathogens, and weeds, ensuring a clean and healthy growing environment.
Versatile: Used in hydroponics, seed germination, soil amendment, and as a potting mix component.
Applications:
Horticulture: Used in nurseries, greenhouses, and garden applications.
Agriculture: Used in soil improvement, crop production, and soilless farming.
Hydroponics: A popular substrate for growing plants without soil.
With every passing day, human beings are vouching for sustainable ways to get a life free of harmful chemicals and other toxic products. Hence, the coco peat or coco coir has gained massive popularity as a perfect growing medium in horticulture.
But there are several processes included in the coco coir treatment and without proper processing of the coco coir; it will create an imbalance in the proposition of calcium and magnesium in the soil. Among all the treatment processes, the buffering of coco coir is one of the main treatments done on the coco coir.
Buffering is a time-consuming process and it starts with proper flushing and rinsing of the coir with clean water. This extensive washing with clean water removes the water soluble particles. Once the process of washing with water is completed then the coir is rinsed well with a solution of calcium nitrate for a long time. This removes the residual Sodium-Potassium complex in the coir along with all the elements that bond easily with the coir cation exchange.
The process is repeated for three to four times to get fully cleaned and buffered coir that helps your plants to grow in a healthy way. There are several uses of buffered coir and it is not possible to list them all.
Hence, here are some best uses of buffered coir:
Used mainly for transplantation of tissue cultured plants from the beakers to a perfect medium prepared over a tray
Considered as one of the best-growing mediums in the Indian as well as International horticultural market
The buffered coir is also used for propagating the starting of seeds and plugs
Coco peat brick is also known as coir pith or coir dust, it’s made from coconut husks. Coco peat primarily consists of the coir fiber pith or coir dust which is obtained by processing coconut husk and removing the long fibers.
Planet Coco’s peat brick is low in EC and have very low salt content. Our Coco peat is aged and composted for over 18 months and thorough washed. Our one liter brick can be expanded up to 8 liters by adding 2 liters of water. 650 Bricks are a perfect size to handle and it’s the perfect size for home gardeners.
Usage
Environmentally-friendly & sustainable organic alternative to peat moss.
Used in greenhouses, vertical gardens, landscaping & grow bags.
