Cocopeat is the binding material that comes from the fibre portion of the husk and is also known as Coir pith or Coir dust is a by-product of extracting coir fibre from the husk of a coconut.
The coir dust is washed, heat treated, screened and graded before being processed into various Cocopeat products for horticultural/agricultural applications and as industrial absorbent.
The compressed cocopeat is converted into fluffy cocopeat by addiing water. One kilogram of compressed cocopeat will expand to 15 litres of moist cocopeat. The Cocopeat by itself does not have any nutrients for plant growth. Necessary nutrients will have to be added according to the plant that is to be grown exclusively in cocopeat.
Cocopeat is also mixed with sand, compost and fertilizer to make good quality potting soil. In horticulture, cocopeat is recommended as substitute for peat because it is free from bacteria and fungal spores and is produced without any environmental damage caused by peat mining. Being a good absorbent, dry cocopeat can be used as an oil absorbent on slippery floors.
Cocopeat is also used as bedding in animal farms, poultry farms and pet houses to absorb animal waste so as to keep the farm.
Coir Pith is an organic tiny particle which is obtained from coconut husk while separating fibre from husk. The Coir pith is also known as 'Cocopeat'.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimension : 30X30X10 Cm
Unit Weight : 5 Kg
EC : Below 1.0 mS/cm
PH : 5.5 to 6.5
Moisture : 10-15 %
Expansion : 70 to 80 litres
Compression : 6:1
Dimension : 30X30X10 Cm
Unit Weight : 5 Kg
PH : 5.5 to 6.5
Moisture : 10-15 %
Expansion : 70 to 80 litres
Compression : 6:1
Dimension : 20X10X5 Cm
EC : 0.50-1.00 ms/cm
PH : 6 - 7.5
Moisture : < 15% (Max 15%)
Water Holding : 15 Litres
Capacity
Coir Fiber - Brown is extracted out of matured brown coconut. It is used for various applications like making Curled Coir Rope used in manufacturing coir mattresses, rubberized coir pads, coir cushions, carpet under lays, seat cushions and for insulating drainage pipes. Brown coir pads are sprayed with rubber latex, which bonds the fibres together (rubberized coir) and is extensively used as upholstery padding for the automobile industry. Coir Fiber - Brown is also used for insulation and packaging. It is manufactured in bales of C.Coir Fiber – Golden Brown
Quality : High Quality - Decorticated
Moisture Content % by mass : 15 % Max
Total Impurity % by mass: 10 to 12%
Long Fiber content length above 150 mm : 15 to 20%
Medium Fiber content lenght above 100 mm to 150 mm : 20 to 30%
Short Fiber content lenght 50 mm to 100 mm : 20 to 25%%
Bit & baby fiber upto and including 50 mm : 10 to 15%
Sulphate content : 0.25 Max
Salt Content (PPT) : 0.6 Max
Pressed Bale weight : 100 to 110 kg and 150 kg