Coconut husk chips are produced from the husks at the outer layer
of the coconut nut which consists of long fibers and sponge-like
pith particles. After being separated from the nut, the coconut
husks are cut into small pieces of 0.7 to 1.*5 centimeters. Coconut
husk chips are natural moist keepers who distribute water evenly
and resist excess saturation. It can also prevent insects and
harmful fungi, which creates a favorable environment for plants to
grow. Due to their unique properties, coconut husk chips are
becoming more popular among orchid growers as an ultimate
alternative for bark-based growing medium.
Retaining moisture to protect soil
Preventing the growth of insects and fungi
Acting as a perfect alternative for bark-based growing medium
Mainly used in growing orchid
Excellent drainage, high cation exchange capacity (CEC).
Cuts down fertilizer application up to *0%.
Wet coconut husk chips hold water and air like a sponge
Exceptionally clean, uniform, and no
wastage
Small Fruit Growers
Thanks to the properties of cocopeat it is used increasingly for
the cultivation of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and
raspberries. Because plants such as strawberries are extremely
sensitive, the buffering and the physical properties of Coco must
meet stringent requirements.
Flower Growers
The rose was one of the first plants to be cultivated
professionally on cocopeat.
Because roses grow on the same substrate for an average of five
years, the Dutch Planting concluded that, with such stability, this
substrate would be suitable for other plants as well. Now, twenty
years later, a lot of other plants are grown on cocopeat.
When the medium is used loosely in buckets and troughs, it is
possible to buy Cocopeat from any producer of growing media. In
some cases, it can be bought directly from Dutch Planting
Increased Optima Grow-bags are being used.
These covered bags of compressed cocopeat are available in many
sizes and physical structures.
Growers often also use the coarser varieties of cocopeat, such as
Coco Chips Fine and Medium, which can be used in pots and
containers.
To avoid disappointment the buffered material is often the
preferred choice. It is especially suited to plants that are
sensitive to calcium deficiency.
Vegetable Growers
For years vegetables have been cultivated with cocopeat as a
growing medium. When the medium is used loosely in buckets or
troughs, it is possible to buy Cocopeat from any producer of
growing media. In some cases, it can be bought directly from Dutch
Planting
Increased Optima Grow-bags are being used.
These covered bags of compressed cocopeat are available in many
sizes and physical structures.
To avoid disappointment the buffered material is often the
preferred choice. It is especially suited to plants that are
sensitive to calcium deficiency.
Producers of Growing Media
The supplier of substrates to professional horticulture knows like
no one else how important it is to use safe raw materials.
The tiniest bit of the wrong raw material can affect the quality of
the product.
Dutch Planting is very aware that reliability is paramount.
On top of our own monitoring, for which we have gained a solid
reputation over the last *0 years, our cocopeat products are also
tested by RHP.
Several producers stipulate this as a minimum requirement for their
raw materials.