Coco Peat/Coir Pith 5Kg Block
Coco peat is a multi-purpose 100% natural medium made out of coconut husk. The fibrous coconut husk is pre-washed, machine dried, sieved and made free from sand and other contaminations such as animal & plant residue. It is a very good alternative to traditional Peat Moss and Rock wool. Its air-filled porosity & high-water holding capacity makes it, an ideal growing medium for the plant crops. It is 100% Organic and Eco-friendly, free from soil borne pathogen and weed. It has a pH of 5.5 - 6.7, E.C Level < 1 mS/cm is ideal for plant growth.
Specifications
Net Weight | Compression Ratio | Dimensions | Reconstituted Volume |
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5 Kg | 5:1 | 30 cm x 30 cm x 12 cm | 75 liters |
BENEFITS / ADVANTAGES OF COCO PEAT:
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It increases aeration, water retention. and its Improves soil texture, productivity & reduces root diseases. It has great-oxygenation properties which is important for healthy root development.
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Coco Peat increases the water holding capacity of the potting mix even as it increases the porosity of the soil. This ensures that the plant does not suffer from overwatering or underwatering. Coco Peat holds 8-9 times its weight in water rather than shedding it like traditional peat. Coco Peat has the ability to store and release nutrient to plants for extended periods of time.
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It makes a great bedding material for worm bins which is good for them and increases worm growth by 25%.
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100% Organic, Light weight, Natural and renewable resource, Uniform in Composition.
USES OF COCO PEAT:
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Potting mixes and Green houses / Terrace Gardening / Nurseries
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Hydroponics growing media and for Lawn and golf courses
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Horticulture and floriculture applications
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Home gardening (indoor and outdoor) and for landscaping use and Animal bedding
Name | Details |
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size | 30 x 30 x 12 cm |
weight | 5 kg (+ or -) 200 grams |
compression ratio | 5:1 |
electrical conductivity | below 0.6 ms/cm |
ph for h2o | 5.5 to 6.7 |
volumetric expansion | 70 to 80 litres |
sieving size | 6 mm mesh |
water holding capacity | 15 litres |
moisture content | 10 to 16 % |
Packing & Shipping | |
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container loadability (palletized) | 210 blocks/pallet, 20 pallets/40 ft. hq container (21 mt) |
block weight | 5 kg (+/- 2%) |
packing | hydraulically compressed block, palletized: blocks assembled in pallet and stretch wrapped, non-palletized: blocks assembled loose within the container |