Coco Peat (Low EC)

SPECIFICATION

Block Dimension:                                     30cm x 30cm x 13cms (up to 15cms)
Compression Ratio:                                  5:1
Block Weight:                                           5kgs (+/- 50 grams)
Electrical Conductivity:                            <0.5 ms/cm (1:1.5 v/v method)
pH:                                                              5.5 to 6.8
Cationic exchange capacity:                    60-130 meq / 100 gram
Total organic matter (W/W):                  94 – 98%
Organic Carbon (W/W):                          45 – 50%
Lignin (W/W):                                           65 – 70 %
Cellulose (W/W):                                     20 – 30%
Carbon – Nitrogen Ratio:                         80:1
Sieve Size:                                                 8mm (Standard grade SG)
                                                                   6mm (Fine Grade FG)
                                                                   Unsieved (Coarse Grade CG) 4mm sieved
Moisture Content:                                    15 – 18 % in loose Coco Peat using oven
Expansion Volume:                                  17 litres / kg of Coco Peat
Air filled porosity (AFP):                         13% for FG, 21% for SG, 37% for CG

APPLICATION

  • Potting mix suppliers, Green houses, Hydroponic Growers
  • Nursery and Garden centre professionals, seedling nurseries
  • Lawn and golf constructors
  • Horticulture and Floriculture applications
  • Home Gardening (indoor and outdoor) and for landscaping use