What is Coco Peat made from?

Coco peat soil is made from the pith inside a coconut husk. It is naturally anti-fungal, making it an excellent choice to start seed but it is also used in rugs, ropes, brushes, and as stuffing. Coco peat gardening is also used as a soil amendment, potting mix, and in hydroponic production.

What is Coco peat substitute?

coir
As useful as peat is for horticulture, there are good alternatives, said McMahan. One substitute is coir, or coconut dust. When coconuts are harvested and husked, the long fibers are removed and used for such things as upholstery stuffing, rope, doormats, and brushes.

What are the benefits of coco peat?

ADVANTAGES OF GARDENING WITH COCO PEAT

• 100\% Organic and a renewable resource.
• Uniform in Composition, odorless.
• Good drainage / Good aeration.
• High water holding capacity, great absorption.
• Promotes strong root growth.
• Affordable and High Quality.

How long does coco peat last?

Cocopeat is light, easy to handle and can even be reused for up to 4 years. The physical and biochemical properties of cocopeat make it resistant to bacterial and fungal growth. Cocopeat disintegrates slowly. It only begins to break down when it is ten years old, thus providing long-term benefits.

Can sawdust be use in place of coco peat?

SAWDUST (from coco lumber) is being marketed nowadays as cocopeat for cheap. For the reason that fresh, non-composted sawdust will absorb nitrogen as it decomposes and cause nitrogen deficiency in plants.

What is peat used for?

Peat is used for domestic heating purposes as an alternative to firewood and forms a fuel suitable for boiler firing in either briquetted or pulverized form. Peat is also used for household cooking in some places and has been used to produce small amounts of electricity.

How do you use coco peat?

Coco peat can be directly incorporated into the garden soil to improve water retention, aeration and decrease the risk of the soil fungus and root diseases. Mix in soil at 25/75 ratio. It can also be used as a mulch around garden plants to help the soil retain moisture and prevent weed growth.