Benefits of Coconut Coir

Chemical

  • High water holding capacity
  • Acceptable pH & EC
  • Excellent wetability, superior to peat
  • Ability to retain nutrients against leaching and to buffer supply

Physical

  • Unique water holding capacity
  • Good drainage / aeration
  • Less shrinkage
  • Retains physical properties longer
  • Light weight

Biological

  • No pests, weeds, or diseases

General

  • Odourless and pleasant to handle
  • Natural and renewable resource
  • Uniform in composition

Special Benefits to Growers

Benefits Rootgrowth
  • 100% Organic
  • Promotes strong root growth and plant vigor.
  • Absorbs water readily and re-wets easily, thus reducing the need for wetting agents.
  • Reduces watering frequency without plant stress, thereby reducing labour costs and minimizing plant loss.
  • Increases shelf life of plants
  • Slow breakdown of material means product will not shrink during your growing cycle.
  • High water holding capacity while still maintaining excellent drainage and aeration.