Benefits of Coco Peat

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Coco peat is the 'coir fiber pith' or 'coir dust' a bi-product produced when processing the coconut husks for extraction of long fiber from the husks. Coco peat is the binding material that comes from the fiber fraction of the coconut husk.

Benefits of Coco Peat:

1. Coco peat is 100% organic and soil conditioner.
2. Coco Peat makes an excellent growing medium for hydroponics, soil mixes, and container plant growing.
3. Coco peat has natural rooting hormones and anti-fungal properties.
4. The properties of Coco Peat make it resistant to bacterial and fungal growth.
5. Coco Peat holds water rather than shedding it like traditional peat does! It holds 8- 9 times its weight in water.
6. Coco Peat has the ability to store and release nutrient to plants for extended periods of time. It also has great oxygenation properties which is important for healthy root development.
7. It has a pH of 5.0-6.8 which is neutral to slightly acidic. This makes it great for alkaline garden soils.
8. Coco peat makes a great bedding material for worm bins! It's actually good for them and increases worm growth by 25%.
9. Free from weed seeds or pathogens.
10. Coco Peat contains natural substances and beneficial microbes for plant growth.
11. Coco Peat is 100% bio-degradable, environmentally friendly and renewable resource.