If you want to grow without using
soil, you now have the opportunity of using coir as a growing medium to do so.
There are many soilless substrates that you can choose from and some of the
more popular varieties are perlite, peat moss and clay pebbles. However, over
the past few years coir has gained vast popularity over all the other options.
Coconut coir is lightweight and is
made of fibres found between the shell and the outer surface of a ripe coconut.
The biggest advantage of
using coconut coir is that it is 100% natural, and therefore, renewable as well
as biodegradable. It is an excellent choice
for environmental sustainability. Coconut coir can be bought in brick or block
format that automatically expands when water is added.
Horticultural
products from CoirGreen™
Coir fibre and the extracts of it
have high air porosity and water retention which makes it ideal for use in the
horticultural and agricultural industries.
In addition to this, natural coir
has the capability of maintaining excellent air porosity even when it is
saturated. It allows water to drain through it easily and prevents water
logging. However, it also retains 78% of water approximately, which is the
fundamental requirement for healthy plant growth.
CoirGreen offers a range
of horticultural products that can help
you grow without negatively impacting your environment.
CoirGreen™ coco
peat is a natural and fully renewable product that is made out
of coconut husks. When you grow using coco peat, you will need to water your
plants less frequently which is ideal for tropical climates. Fine roots will
develop within a relatively short period of time and they will receive better
aeration that results in healthier vegetation. In addition, coco peat:
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Is a practical
alternative to peat moss
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Is a
multi-purpose growing medium
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Has high air
porosity
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Retains and
drains the right amount of water
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Enhances the root
growth of plants
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Is a product with
high longevity that allows for a lifespan of several years without
decomposition altering its consistency
CoirGreen™ coir disks can be used in many large scale nurseries and greenhouses, and
allow for effective weed control. It is renewable and 100% biodegradable. Notably,
coir disks:
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Protect soil from
draining its natural fertility
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Have no impact
upon the natural environmental cycle
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Retain the right
amount of water
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Are easy to
maintain and use
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Have good
aeration capacity
CoirGreen™ coir pots
are made of natural coco fibre and rubber,
and are ideal for use in horticultural farms, greenhouses, flower gardens and
nurseries. They are elegant and 100% biodegradable. When used for commercial
horticulture they will allow growers to plant the pots directly into the
ground, thereby surpassing the usual “transplant shock” phase that can become
problematic. It also allows for aerial root pruning which means that the roots
of the plants will penetrate the walls of the pots and come into contact with
air. At this stage the roots stop growing and give way to root buds that then
develop into secondary roots all throughout the pot. Further, coir pots:
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Add texture to
soil when they decompose
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Are a great
source of carbon when added to a compost heap
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Have better water
absorption capacity
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Help Increase
microbial activity
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Moderate moisture
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Are sustainable
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Have high tensile
strength
CoirGreen™ growbags
also known as coco slabs, these are
available in various sizes and compositions based upon your requirement.
Growbags that come with coco peat and husk chips are 100% natural and does not
contain any substance that can negatively impact the environment. It is
non-toxic, easy to use, store and maintain. They come with high water retention
capacity and air porosity which enhances plant growth. They are ideal for
growing vegetables and ornamental plants.
CoirGreen™ coco
chips/husk chips are produced by cutting the husk around the
coconut and are used without separating them into fibre or peat. They offer
growers with a variety of benefits that include:
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Longevity with no
degradation (5+ years)
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Clean, consistent
and zero wastage
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Excellent
drainage
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High cation
exchange capacity
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Reduced fertilizer
application by 30%
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No stress on the
plant after repotting
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Neutral pH
CoirGreen™ nursery bags are made entirely of coco peat, which is a natural and
renewable product. The plants grown in these will require less frequent
watering due to the high-water retention capacity of the bags. Other benefits
include;
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Easy handling and
planting
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Multi-purpose
growing media
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High aeration or
air porosity
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Absorbs water in
the adequate amount only
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Providing a
perfect medium for a strong and robust root system
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Cocopeat can be
treated
