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What is Coco peat? What are its Uses and Benefits? We will discuss everything about coco-peat in this article.
What is Cocopeat?
Cocopeat is a natural fiber made out of coconut husks. The extraction of the coconut fiber from husks gives us this by-product called cocopeat. Cocopeat is a 100% natural growing medium. This cocopeat dried in the natural sun is processed to produce different items namely cocopeat block, cocopeat briquettes, cocopeat discs, and so on. This makes an excellent growing medium for hydroponics or container plant growing. Clean coir has natural rooting hormones and anti-fungal properties.
Benefits of Cocopeat
Resistant to Bacterial and Fungal Growth
The properties of cocopeat make it resistant to bacterial and fungal growth.
High Water Retention
Cocopeat holds water rather than shedding it like traditional peat does. It holds 8-9 times its weight in water.
Nutrient Storage and Release
Cocopeat has the ability to store and release nutrients to plants for extended periods. It also has great oxygenation properties, which are important for healthy root development.
pH Level
Cocopeat has a pH of 5.2-6.8, which is neutral to slightly acidic. This makes it great for alkaline garden soils.
Ease of Use
Cocopeat is easy to use. Just put your compressed cocopeat brick in a container, add 4 quarts of warm water, and let it sit until the water is absorbed. Fluff it up, and it is ready to use.
Reusability
Cocopeat can be reused for up to 4 years.
Worm Bedding Material
Cocopeat makes a great bedding material for worm bins. It is good for them and increases worm growth by 25%.
Longevity
Cocopeat is very slow to disintegrate. It only begins to break down when it is 10 years old, providing long-term benefits.
Lightweight and Easy Handling
Cocopeat is very light and easy to handle.
Versatility
Cocopeat can be combined with any of the normal ingredients and used as a mixer or a stand-alone product.
Cost-Effective and Sustainable
Cocopeat is an affordable product with an environmentally sustainable future.
How to Use a Cocopeat Block Brick
Cocopeat is shipped in compressed form to reduce transport and handling costs. Converting cocopeat blocks to coir dust is easy. All you need to do is add water to the block, and it will puff up into moist, fluffy cocopeat. Just add sufficient water to the block to make a sufficient quantity of moist cocopeat. You can put away the unexpanded block for later use.
Expanding the Whole Block
If you need to expand the whole block, immerse the block in a large tub capable of holding at least 25 liters of water. Remove the wet expanded cocopeat that floats in the water while continuing to add water to the tub until the complete block is expanded.
Expanding Multiple Blocks
If you are a large grower who needs to expand a large number of cocopeat blocks, place the cocopeat blocks vertically with a distance of about 1 foot between them. Spray water from a hose on the cocopeat blocks while working on the blocks with your hands to expand them into moist cocopeat. Another method is to use machinery to crush the block into powder and then use the dust.
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