Description

Coco peat block is a made of organic tiny particle which is derived from coconut husk while separating fiber from husk.
Coco peat block resolves main problem of water logging and soil hardening.We can mix 20%-30% of coco peat soil with regular soil. Use of coco peat will ensures less heat build-up and more air circulation allows supplies all essential nutrients for plant growth.

Advantage of coco peat

• High water holding capacity.
• Acceptable pH & EC.
• Excellent wettability, superior to peat.
• Ability to retain nutrients against leaching and to buffer supply.
• Unique water holding capacity.
• Good drainage / aeration.
• Less shrinkage.
• Retains physical properties longer

Precautions and facts about coco peat

• It is only a helping medium for garden plants and not a growing medium by itself.
• It does not contain any nutrients required for healthy plants.
• Coco peat is not a fertilizer.
• Using too much of it can cause excessive water and cause the plants to rot & attract diseases.
• If your plants do not getting much sunlight,apply little coco peat.
• It is usually used for houseplants only to break down hard clayey soil.
• Coco peat works best when combined with good soil, some vermi compost and sand as per requirement.