COCO PEAT

Rp 10.000 – Rp 100.000

Coco peat is a common soil amendment favored by many gardeners. Although poor in nutrients, it is beneficial because it improves air circulation, soil structure, moisture retention and water drainage simultaniously. It is also widely used as a seed germination and seedling growing substrate and lately gaining its popularity amongst hydroponic gardeners. It is an excellent addition to the potting soil mix to prevent container gardens from drying out too fast. Coco peat is a sustainable substitute for peat moss which is nowadays stripped in huge quantities and at a rate that largely surpasses its growth. Harvesting peat moss threatens the environment in many ways therefore many gardeners are opting for coco coir as an eco-friendly alternative.

About Item

Like peat moss, coco peat is often used as a moisture retaining component in different potting mixes. Advantages of coco peat over peat moss: coco peat is free of weed seeds and sterile, it has a neutral soil pH (peat is acidic), it has better moisture retention and aeration capability, it provides good resistance against root diseases, it is slow to decompose compare to peat.

How to Use

Incorporate into the garden soil to improve water retention, aeration and decrease the risk of the soil fungus and root diseases. Use 1 part of coco peat to 4 parts soil mix. Coco peat can be also used as a soilless growing medium for potted plants or in aqua-culture growing environments. Fertilizer and soil will need to be added to sustain a plant long-term when it’s planted in coco peat. It can also be used as a sole growing medium for starting seeds. Once the shoots start to form you can transplant seedlings into the pots with the seedling mixture.

Additional Notes

Coco peat is a type of coconut coir, the fibrous material between the hard, internal shell and the outermost coat of a coconut. Most garden pests do not enjoy settling in coconut coir, making it yet another line of defense in your integrated pest management system for your garden. This coco peat is processed and sourced in Bali from a 100% natural and replenish-able source.