Square Coco Peat Products, for Organic Farming, Form : Powder, Solid

Listing ID #6002007

COCOPEAT - Coco Peat is a non-fibrous, spongy, light weight, corky material that holds together the coir fibre in coconut husk. - Globally it is known by the name Coco Peat, they are also known as Coco Coir in the US and Coir Pith in the Middle-East. - It is a 100% organic, natural and bio-degradable substance. It is a co-product of coconut fibre extraction process.      COCOPEAT IN HORTICULTURE - As a substrate or growing medium in Greenhouses - As an amendment to improve the soil texture, soil aeration and moisture retention capacity - Coco Peat, being sustainable and eco-friendly, is used as a substitute to Peat Moss as Peat Moss harvesting is found to be contributing to Global Warming - Composted Coco Peat is used as an Organic Manure - As an ingredient in potting soil to improve the moisture retention capacity and buffering capacity of the potting soil - In nurseries for seed germinations and growing seedlings as they can retain moisture and maintain an ideal condition for seed germination - Coco peat, being light weight and being able to retain moisture, are used by hobby growers as substrate in roof gardening - High moisture retention capacity, capable of retaining up to 800% of moisture (by its dry weight) - High cation exchange capacity varying from 20 to 30 meq/100g - Improves soil buffering capacity as coco peat is mostly tolerant to pH variations - Thanks to its spongy nature, coco peat can store and release nutrients to the plants on demand - Coco peat can be reused for up-to 5 years after which it can be used for composting or added directly into the soil - Most importantly coco peat is from a 100% natural and replenish-able source (renewable) – the coconut husk – which makes it the best choice as an alternative to peat moss INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF COCOPEAT - Coco Peat, having a spongy structure, is used as an oil absorbent - As an insulator in the production of Fuse Plugs and similar applications - In manufacturing of Particle Boards - Used in extraction of natural dyes COCOPEAT FOR ANIMAL BEDDING AND MULCHING - Coco Peat along with Coco Chips are widely used as Animal Bedding for Horse Stables - Coco Chips finds application in Animal Bedding for Exotic Pets like Lizards, Spiders, Frogs and Snakes - Coco Chips is used as a mulch in Landscaping