What is coconut coir?
Coconut coir is a by-product or waste of coconut processing, which is a pure natural organic matrix that falls off from the processing of coconut shell fibers. Processed coconut coir is very suitable for cultivating flower plants, Chinese herbs, vegetables, etc.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of coconut coir? Main advantages of coconut coir:
① The material is clean and free of bacteria;
② Rich in essential trace elements for plant growth;
③ Insulation, moisture retention, ventilation and breathability;
④ Not easily corrupt, can be used for a long time;
⑤ Light weight texture, loose structure, and will not harden.
The main disadvantages of coconut coir are that it contains almost no nutrients and requires the addition of other organic substrates. Before use, it needs to be soaked in water At present, our company produces the following types of planting substrates using coconut coir as raw material:
1.Low EC(washed),5KG cocopeat block
2.Low EC cocopeat cube
3.Cococpeat Grow bag
4.Washed Husk Chip blocked