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Coco Peat vs Coco Husk Chips – Which Substrate Is Best for Your Crop? | Vietnam Vinatap Company

 

 

Understanding the Differences Between Coco Peat and Coco Husk Chips for Professional Growing Systems

 

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About Vietnam Vinatap Company – Expert in Coco Coir Substrates

 

 

Vietnam Vinatap Company is a leading manufacturer and exporter of coco peat and coco husk chip substrates for greenhouse, hydroponic, and organic agriculture.

With over a decade of production experience and international certifications (OMRI & ISO 9001:2015), Vinatap delivers consistent, clean, and crop-specific coco coir media trusted by growers in Australia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, and Europe.

 

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1. What Is Coco Peat?

 

 

Coco Peat, also known as Coir Pith, is the fine, powdery byproduct of coconut husk processing.

It has a soft texture, high water retention, and excellent ability to retain nutrients, making it perfect for seed germination, hydroponic vegetables, and potting mixes.

 

Main Characteristics:

 

• Particle size: 0.5 – 2 mm

• EC: < 0.5 mS/cm (washed)

• pH: 5.5 – 6.5

• Water retention: 70–80%

• Compression: 5:1 (5kg blocks or 25kg bales)

 

 

✅ Ideal for: tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, leafy greens, herbs.

✅ Common form: 5kg block or grow bag substrate.

 

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2. What Are Coco Husk Chips?

 

 

Coco Husk Chips are small pieces cut from coconut husks, offering better air circulation and drainage than fine coco peat.

They provide excellent root oxygenation, making them perfect for fruiting crops and orchids that dislike waterlogging.

 

Main Characteristics:

 

• Particle size: 6–18 mm (customizable)

• EC: < 0.5 mS/cm (washed)

• pH: 5.5 – 6.5

• Water retention: moderate (50–60%)

• Compression: 5:1 (blocks) / 2:1 (bales)

 

 

✅ Ideal for: strawberries, orchids, melons, roses, and peppers.

✅ Common form: washed chips, 5kg block, or 25kg bale.

 

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3. Coco Peat vs Coco Husk Chips – Side-by-Side Comparison

 

Property	Coco Peat	Coco Husk Chips
Texture	Fine and soft	Coarse and chunky
Water Retention	Very high	Moderate
Aeration	Medium	Excellent
Drainage	Slower	Faster
EC Control	Easy to rinse	Easy to rinse
Durability	Breaks down faster	Lasts longer
Ideal Use	Hydroponics, seedling, soil mix	Fruit crops, orchids, greenhouse vegetables
Crop Examples	Lettuce, cucumber, herbs	Strawberry, tomato, melon, rose
Best Mix Ratio	60% peat + 40% husk	50% husk + 50% peat (customizable)

 

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4. Combining Both – The Perfect Blend by Vietnam Vinatap Company

 

 

At Vietnam Vinatap Company, we often recommend a balanced mix of coco peat and husk chips — combining moisture retention with aeration and structure stability.

 

Our Premium Mix (60% peat + 40% husk) is used in most hydroponic grow bags and organic substrates exported globally.

This blend ensures:

 

• Stronger root development

• Balanced water-air ratio

• Reduced fungal and salt buildup

• Longer substrate lifespan

 

 

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5. Specifications (Vietnam Vinatap Company Standard)

 

Parameter	Coco Peat	Coco Husk Chips	Mixed Substrate
Brand	Vietnam Vinatap Company	Vietnam Vinatap Company	Vietnam Vinatap Company
EC (Washed)	< 0.5 mS/cm	< 0.5 mS/cm	< 0.5 mS/cm
pH Range	5.5 – 6.5	5.5 – 6.5	5.5 – 6.5
Moisture	< 15%	< 15%	< 15%
Compression Ratio	5:1	2:1 (bale) / 5:1 (block)	8:1 (grow bag)
Certification	OMRI, ISO 9001:2015	OMRI, ISO 9001:2015	OMRI, ISO 9001:2015
Origin	Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, Vietnam	Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, Vietnam	Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, Vietnam

 

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6. Which Substrate Should You Choose?

 

 

• Choose Coco Peat ➜ when you need high moisture retention and finer structure for seed starting or leafy crops.

• Choose Coco Husk Chips ➜ when you grow fruiting plants or orchids that need airflow and drainage.

• Choose Coco Mix (Peat + Husk) ➜ for hydroponic vegetables and strawberries, combining both benefits.

 

 

If you are unsure which type fits your crop or climate, Vietnam Vinatap Company can recommend the best ratio and washing process for your specific market.

 

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Did You Know?

 

 

Did you know that Vietnam Vinatap Company supplies both coco peat and husk chips to the same professional farms that grow for global brands like Driscoll’s and Kagome?

Our low EC, OMRI-certified coco substrates are trusted worldwide for delivering uniform yield and disease-free roots – from Vietnam’s coconut heartlands to greenhouses across the world.

 

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Container Quotation & Export Service

 

 

• Standard Packing: 5kg blocks / 25kg bales / custom grow bags

• Loading Capacity:

   

  • 40’ HQ = 25 tons (5kg blocks)

  • 40’ HQ = 22 tons (bales)

   

• Trade Terms: FOB Ho Chi Minh / CIF / DDP

• Documents: CO, Phytosanitary, OMRI, ISO, SGS

 

 

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???? OEM & Private Label: available for global distributors

 

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Contact Vietnam Vinatap Company

 

 

Vietnam Vinatap Company (Vinatap Co., Ltd)

???? Long Binh Industrial Zone, Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, Vietnam

???? Email: vinatap@gmail.com

???? WhatsApp: +84 888 888 8609 | WeChat: +84 912 100 118

???? Website: www.vinatap.vn

 

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