Cocopeat Briquettes

Greens Coirs's

Cocopeat 650gm Briquettes

Cocopeat briquettes is an excellent medium to use for growing various types of plants as it is very strong yet biodegradable, and is pliable enough to press into different shapes and retain a damp content. When it is moistened, a coco peat briquettes expands which provides better aeration.

Much used in greenhouses for bedding plants, any area that is suffering from soil erosion and excellent for home gardening. It is ideal for landscapers use as it is 100% a natural product. Flowers grow well with coco peat riquettes, as do vegetables and fruits.

Cocopeat

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.

Greens Coirs's Cocopeat 650gm Briquettes

Specification

Weight	:	1.4 lbs. (650 grams)
Compression ratio	:	0.3340277778
Moisture content when packed	:	18% ± 2%
Water holding capacity	:	8 to 9 times
Dimensions	:	7.9 x 3.94 x 2 inches
pH	:	5.5 – 6.5
Electrical Conductivity (EC)	:	Low (< 0.7 ± .1 mS/cm) and High (> 0.8 mS/cm)