coco peat, coir peat, coconut peat, coco pith

Description

Cocopeat is an ideal substitute for peat moss, and has the following uses;
As a soil supplement: Re-hydrated coir block mixed with soil improves water holding capacity and aeration.
For seed generation: Coir dust in starter containers speeds up germination and profuse rooting of seedlings.
For tissue culture: Wetted coir brick in poly bags encourages initial growth phase of tissue cultured plants and grafted seedlings.
Advantages:
Provides good water retention property to soil.
Increases soil aeration
Enhances soil wetting.
Acts as a solid potting medium and substratum for plants.
Laboratory analysis report of a typical sample:
Microbiological Analysis:
1. E Coli / gm:    Absent
2. Salmonella / *5 gm:    Absent