Potential of Coco Peat & Substrates in Horticulture
The Role of Coco Peat Substrates in Horticulture
Peat and coco peat are two of the most popular growing media used in horticulture and agriculture. Peat is an organic material that is derived from decomposed plant matter, primarily sphagnum moss, and is known for its excellent water retention properties. Coco coir, on the other hand, is a natural fiber extracted from the outer shell of coconuts and is highly porous, allowing for good drainage and aeration.
Peat and coco substrates are widely used for growing a variety of crops, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, and ornamental plants. They are often used as a soilless growing medium, meaning they are not mixed with soil but used on their own or in combination with other materials such as perlite or vermiculite. This allows growers to control the nutrient content and pH levels of the growing medium, leading to healthier and more productive plants.
Perlite
Adds drainage and AFP into your mix and makes re-wetting much easier.
Perlite nr 2: adding to a mix for sowing small cell trays and small pots.
Perlite nr 3: adding to a mix for big cell trays and big(ger) pots.
50 Liter Soil Bags
Crop Supplies SA is able to deliver every required mixtures in our own 50 liter soil bags, including specific blends featuring coco peat that are ideal for young plant material. Within a few days of putting the mix in the tray and keeping it moist, the blend with coco peat will transform itself into a full plug.
Therefore you are able to replant the plug without damaging the roots or any plant loss. When requested, C.S. is able to deliver the required mixture in bags with your own logo. The bag sizes are available in 20, 40, 50, or 70 liter bags
Cocos Pith
Cocos Pith is made from coconut husks. For fine substrates, we use coir, which is a by-product of the fibre industry, and the coarser substrates are made by cutting up the husk. Coco peat is naturally airy and absorbs water easily.
Specifications:
- Custom mixes created in consultation with the customer and depending on the application.
- Versatile
- Structure: fine, medium, coarse
- Air: 20 -50%
- pH-H2O: 5.5 – 7.0
- EC: < 1.0 mS/cm
Cocos 50/50
Coco peat is made from coconut husks. For fine substrates we use coir, which is a by-product of the fibre industry, and the coarser substrates are made by cutting up the husk. Coco peat is naturally airy and absorbs water easily.
Specifications:
- Custom mixes created in consultation with the customer and depending on the application.
- Versatile
- Structure: fine, medium, coarse
- Air: 20 -50%
- pH-H2O: 5.5 – 7.0
- EC: < 1.0 mS/cm
Cocos Coarse
Cocos Coarse is made from coconut husks. For fine substrates, we use coir, which is a by-product of the fibre industry, and the coarser substrates are made by cutting up the husk. Coco peat is naturally airy and absorbs water easily.
Specifications:
- Custom mixes created in consultation with the customer and depending on the application.
- Versatile
- Structure: fine, medium, coarse
- Air: 20 -50%
- pH-H2O: 5.5 – 7.0
- EC: < 1.0 mS/cm
Peat
We use different types of peat in our potting soil mixes and substrates, each with specific characteristics. Coarse peat fractions give a potting soil mix an airy structure, whereas the mix will retain more water with a higher ratio of frozen black peat or milled peat.
Specifications:
- Originated under the influence of rainwater low in nutrients
- Low salinity
- Contains no plant nutrients
- pH-H2O: 3.2 – 4.4
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