Friday, July 10, 2009

"Coconut Coir Sheet " Cococoir The Best Growing Media Plant


Coco coir is a relatively new growing medium available these days for the hydroponics soil less culture. It is being produced as a bi-product of the coconut tree. Coconut husk is processed to produce fibrous material for use as a growing medium.

Coco coir as a proven best alternative to any growing media. Its soft structure promotes easy root penetration and healthy growth. Coco coir is 100% environmentally friendly. It is a renewable resource that is consistent in quality. Coco coir has the best physical and chemical properties to promote better plant growth.

  1. Coco has high water-holding capacity. It can hold water up to eight times of its weight and release it over a period of time.
  2. Coco has ideal pH in the rang of 5.5-6.7
  3. It has excellent drainage and air porosity for better plant growth.
  4. Coco is very low in EC and carries mostly potassium salts, which is an essential major plant nutrient.
  5. Cation exchange capacity is very good.
  6. Coco coir has some anti-fungal properties that help plants to get rid of soil borne diseases. It inhibits pathogens like Pithium.
  7. Coco is very easy to re-hydrate after being dehydrated.
  8. It is a biodegradable source that degrades very slowly and has a life of three to four years.
  9. Contains significant amounts of phosphorous (10-50ppm) and potassium(150-450ppm).



As mentioned above coco coir is not just a natural product with very good properties for plant growth, it also has some winning advantages over other growing mediums.


The Advantages of coco coir


  1. It is a 100% renewable resource
  2. Coco coir is light in weight
  3. It is consistent in high quality
  4. Coco coir is completely environmentally friendly
  5. The top of the product layer in grow bags/pot always remain dry, leaving behind no chances of fungal growth
  6. Coco coir never shrinks, cracks or produces crust
  7. It promotes better root systems in a short time
  8. Coco coir is odorless, pleasant to handle and uniform in composition



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