Coco Peat is one of the most fascinating things you will come across if you’re a Gardening enthusiast. Out of all the waste it comes out as a plant saviour and gives all the nourishment a plant needs. How a small block of coco peat grows into something huge when added with water is the most exciting transformation. Coco peat is made from the leftovers of a coconut and is a non-fibrous, spongy and light weight material which comes out of coconut husk. It was discovered in the early 90’s and since then horticulture demand for coco peat has been rising ever since. Cocopeat is also known as Coir Pith and Coco Coir is very spongy and light weight.

Advantages of Cocopeat

• Coco peat can be directly added into the garden soil or pots which improves water retention, aeration and decreases the risk of the root diseases and soil fungus.
• It helps in increasing shelf life of plants.
• It provides unique water holding.
• Ir is 100% organic and biodegradable which doesn’t harm the environment.
• It contains natural trichoderma which acts as a Bio agent and fights harmful Pathogens.

Disadvantages of Cocopeat

• There are natural salts in the cocopeat because of which it is not suitable for  recycling hydroponic systems.
• It comes in compressed form, if it is not used in due time after manufacturing it becomes difficult to rewet it.
• Demand for coco peat is rising, as the prices. So, it is becoming quite expensive.
• Poor quality of cocopeat is getting placed in the market  because of the high demand.
• People with less knowledge can be easily tricked to buy cocopeat which is not healthy for their plants.

Cocopeat is in compressed form when shipped to reduce its transport and handling cost. It is very easy to convert coco peat blocks into coir dust. You have to add water to the block, it will start absorbing water and the block will puff up into usable cocopeat. Don’t add more water than required. You can take a part of the block as per your requirement and keep rest for future use. Don’t soak the whole block at once if the need is less. 
 

 

Cocopeat proves to be very useful for your plants. It can be used in Home gardens or large farms. It is very easy to use and gives desirable results. Even after having some disadvantages it still proves to be the best available in the market and you must try it once and you will definitely love it.