Coco peat, also known as coir pith, is a byproduct of coconut husks. It’s used as a growing
medium for plants because of its excellent water retention and aeration properties. It’s
often used as a substitute for peat moss in gardening and horticulture.
It’s widely used as a growing medium for plants in gardening, horticulture, and hydroponics
due to its ability to retain water and nutrients and Coco peat can be mixed with soil to
improve its structure , thus enhancing soil fertility.
It’s used for germinating seeds as it provides a sterile and moisture-retentive environment,
promoting healthy seedling growth and Coco peat can be used as a mulch to suppress weeds,
retain soil moisture, and regulate soil temperature and It’s used as bedding for animals
like reptiles, birds, and small mammals due to its absorbent nature.
Coco peat can be used in erosion control applications to stabilize soil and prevent runoff
and It can be added to compost piles to improve aeration and moisture retention, speeding up
the decomposition process and Coco peat can be used as a sustainable alternative to
traditional packaging materials like Styrofoam or plastic thus coco peat is a versatile and
eco-friendly product with various agricultural, horticultural, and environmental
applications.
Chemical | Composition |
---|---|
PH | 6 to 8% |
C | 26.2% |
Moisture | 15 to 25% |
C:N | 20:1 |
N | 1.12% |
P205 | 1.2% |
K20 | 1.39% |
EC | 2.32% |