Coir Pith Or Coco Peat Blocks, For Agricultural Gardening, Form : Solid

coir pith or coco peat:

coir pith is a highly porous substance generated during the extraction of coconut fibers from the husk. These husks are being utilized as a raw material for the production of coir fiber. During the extraction of coir fiber from the husk, a light weight spongy material is being released called coir pith, which accounts 50-60% of the total mass of the husk. It is a light weight spongy material, and has protein in substantial amount. And also spongy material has highly significant and unique water holding capacity(6-8 times of its weight), and is extremely compressible. The ph and electrical conductivity (ec) were analysed in the sieved coir pith during sequential washing. The results suggest that, ph and ec are the major influencing factors that determine the quality of any soil-less media and the ways to bring them to an optimum level.
uses of coir pith:
- growing media in the green house industry
- used in the garden canters as potting soil
- alternative to peat moss in soil cultivation
-  used in landscapes
advantages of coir pith:
- high water holding capacity
- good air filled porosity and drainage properties
- ideal ph
- promotes healthier and extensive root system
- 100% organic, bio-degradable, easily disposed of after use