Coconut
fiber usage has become very common among professionals in various industries
due to the versatility of the product. In the horticultural, agricultural, or
erosion control sector, coir has a remarkable reputation for its superiority to
other available natural materials in the market.
Coirfiber is found between the husk & the outer shell of a coconut husk. The
individual fiber cells are narrow and hollow, with thick walls made of
cellulose. They are pale when immature but later become hardened and yellowed
as a layer of lignin is deposited on their walls. The high lignin content (46%
by weight) of coco fibers makes it naturally resistant to mold and rot and
requires no chemical treatment. Lignin is a complex chemical compound and is an
integral part of the secondary cell walls of plants and some algae. It is known
to be on e of the most abundant organic polymers on Earth.
Cocopeat
is a natural, renewable product produced from coconut husks. Coco peat add
value to potting mixes by adding 10‐50% good quality Cocopeat to their potting
mixtures. The plants grown in Cocopeat require less frequent watering as a
result of more water holding capacity of the Cocopeat. More number of finer
roots in a shorter time can be seen in potting soil containing Cocopeat. The roots
get more aeration resulting in healthier plants.
The
Cocopeat ensure sufficient amount of water for the plant without compromising
on the drainage capacity. This in turn will result in more available water for
the plants as well as better aeration for the roots. And the result of this can
be observed in production and quality.
Benefits of using CG
Coco peat/Coir peat/coco pith
• CG peat is 100%
Natural, an organic Bio‐degradable matter.
• CG peat is an
Eco‐friendly renewable resource.
• CGpeat is a viable
alternative to peat moss.
• CGpeat is a perfect
multipurpose growing media.
• The right CGpeat has
high aeration (air porosity)
• CGpeat absorbs water
easily but doesn’t absorb too much.
• CG peat Enhance strong
and healthy root system
• CGpeat is a very stable
product that can be used for many years
without decomposition
affecting its physical make‐up.
• Cocopeat can be
treated.
Chemical
Effects
• Increased potassium
levels
• Improved phosphorus
levels
• Increased cation
exchange capacity
• Improved nutrient
retention
• Reduced frequency and
rates of fertiliser application
CoirGreen ™ is an Environmentally Friendly company based in
Sri Lanka, manufacturing a wide range of products for the horticultural and
erosion control sectors. All products manufactured by Coir Green are
environmentally sustainable and made out of natural coir fiber as a raw
material. More information can be obtained by visiting Coir Green website on www.coirgreen.com.
Use environmentally sustainable products and help protect our
environment for future generations to come.
