what is coco-peat?

Question

coco peat use for land scaping
what is the water holding capacity
how much organic matter

Answer 1

Cocopeat is a natural fibre made out of coconut husks. The extraction of the coconut fibre from husks gives us this by-product called cocopeat. Cocopeat is a 100% natural growing medium.This cocopeat dried in the natural sun, are processed to produce different items namely cocopeat bale, cocopeat bags, cocopeat briquettes, cocopeat tablets etc. This makes an excellent growing medium for hydrophonics or container plant growing. Clean coir has natural rooting hormones and anti-fungal properties. Most of all cocopet is 100% organic natural and root friendly product.

Answer 2

CoCo Coir Peat can retain moisture up to nine times its own volume while maintaining excellent air filled porosity, providing vital oxygen to the roots and soil

Coco peat (aka coir) is a product that was introduced with the hope it would be a nice, environmentally friendly replacement for Sphagnum.

if you use coco peat harvested from coastal sites, the salt in the peat will do terrible things to your plants

Its very popular in Srilanka/Phillipines.

I have used for my orchids. Mixed with coals

CoCo Coir Peat is hydrophilic and will re-wet easily without the use of chemical wetting agents and is capable of holding and releasing nutrients

Answer 3

I believe you mean the kind that is use as a mulch. It does smell good. It can be very bad for dogs that eat it. It is cocoa bean shell. It can hold moisture in the ground the same as any organic mulch. People seem to like it for its color and texture.

Answer 4

I would never announce that or any of the three to my mom but lol. It's good.

Answer 5

It breaks down very fist, but smells good.