Coco peat planting media is a plant growing medium, one of the best
alternatives to soil. It is obtained from coconut husks which is usually
grounded and compacted. Main crops coco peat is used for;Vegetable seedlings: Mainly tomatoes, cabbages, kales, sweet pepper.Young cuttings and plant lets such as geraniums, roses, carnations .Mature crops in the field such as cut flowers, bulbs,
Benefits
- It is highly porous. This keeps the medium well aerated and loose for better root growth
- Has good water holding capacity ensuring there is no over watering or under watering of your seedlings
- Coco peat is highly porous with good water holding capacity and high cation exchange
- It is easy to transport coco peat because it can easily be compressed
- Coco peat provides a great environment for root beneficial fungi and bacteria to grow.
- The fact that it has zero nutrients means you can easily formulate various quantities required for your seedlings.
- It is disease and pest free compared to the soil.
- Helps give your crops uniformity and a good start