What is coco peat?

What is coco peat?

Coir core or coco peat is a versatile substrate made from coconut shells. It is a mixture of cork cell material and short fibers and has both the look and feel of peat moss. It is a completely homogenous material consisting of millions of capillary microsponges. Since it is naturally porous, it can be used as a growing medium. Coir core can replace peat moss and rock wool and is the best growing medium for gardening and other horticultural/horticultural needs.

Advantages of coco peat

 

1. 100% organic and biodegradable
2. No pathogens and weeds in the soil
3. The ability to hold water is about 7 to 8 times its own volume
4. Increased aeration due to mixing of coarser material (>1mm) with the cut yarn
5. Easy to wet (No wetting agent required)
6. Solid substrates and substrates for plants
7. Contains natural rooting hormones
8. Acceptable neutral pH and EC suitable for plant growth
9. pH from 5.7 to 6.5
10. Having a high surface area per unit volume reduces irrigation frequency and water requirements
11. Substitute materials like peat moss, rock wool, perlite, and sawdust.
12. High consistency and durability
13. Cost effective and recyclable
14. Slow decomposition rate