Cocopeat 5kg Blocks
Coco peat, also known as coir pith, coir fibre pith, or simply coir dust, is made from coconut husks, which are by-products of other industries that use coconuts. Coir waste from coir fiber industries is washed, Sun-dried, screened and graded before being processed into coco peat products of various granularity and densities which are then used for horticultural and agricultural applications and also as industrial oil absorbent.
Coco peat is normally used as a soil additive. Due to low levels of nutrients in its composition, coco peat is usually not the sole component in the medium used to grow plants. When plants are grown exclusively in coco peat, it is important to add nutrients according to the specific plants' needs. Normally peat with high electrical conductivity (EC) has excess salts in it when raw. To remove these salts it is treated with water and the run off water is checked for EC. These washed peats are termed as low EC peats.
Common Applications
- As a substitute for peat, because it is free of bacteria and most fungal spores, and is sustainably produced without damaging the environment caused by peat mining.
- Mixed with sand, compost and fertilizer to make good quality potting soil. Coco peat generally has an acidity in the range of pH - 5.5 to 6.5. It is a little on the acidic side for some plants, but many popular plants can tolerate this pH range.
- As substrate for growing mushrooms, which thrives on the cellulose. Coco peat has high cellulose and lignin content. Coco peat can be re-used up to three times with little loss of yield. Please note that coco peat from diseased plants should not be re-used.
- Being a good absorbent, dry coco peat can be used as an oil absorbent on slippery floors.
- Coco peat is also used as bedding in animal farms and pet houses to absorb animal waste so the farm is kept clean and dry. Coco peat is hydrophilic unlike sphagnum moss and can quickly reabsorb water even when completely dry. Coco peat is porous and cannot be over watered.
Specification
| Weight | : | 5 kg ± 50g |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | : | 30 cm × 30 cm × 12 cm |
| Compaction ratio | : | 5:1 |
| Moisture content when packed | : | 18% ± 2% |
| Water holding capacity | : | 58 – 62% |
| Nutrients | : | Na, K, Ca, P, Cl (Tested by flame photo meter) |
| Ageing time | : | > 6 months |
| pH | : | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| Electrical Conductivity (EC) | : | Low (< 0.7 ± .1 mS/cm) and High (> 0.8 mS/cm) |
| Average Air Filled Porosity | : | 28 – 30% |
| Volume out-turn | : | 15 – 17 litres per kilogram of coco peat |
| Colour | : | Brown to Dark brown |
| Texture | : | Coarse with a medium fibre content |