Coir Pith Block

We are offering coir pith block. Coir pith blocks are made by compressing coir pith. Coir pith is collected during the process of coir fibre extraction from coconur husk. About 2 kg of pith is obtained for every kg of fibre extracted. Till recent years, if was considered as waste, but extensive research has been made and it is found to have many applications.
properties:
have good water retention
improves aeration
provides a solid potting medium and substratum for plants
enhances wet-ability
coir pith is used as combustible fuel in boilers in some countries as the colorific of coir pith is high. Also it is used as an organic fertilizer in horiculture and floriculture as a soil conditioner and substitute for soil.its water retaining capacity and compressibility besides light weight are the main characteristics which make it wide applicable.
Coir pith block is specially designed for commercial nurseries and greenhouses. This soil conditioner is suitable for all types of garden plants, lawns, flowers, orchids, bonsais and vegetables in pots or on the ground.
coir pith block specifications
weight 5 kg +/- 0.3 kg
size 30 x 30 x 13 cm
compression ratio 5:1
electrical conductivity less than 0.5 ms/cm
expanded volume 13 to 14 litres per kg.