Cocopeat
What is cocopeat ?
Cocopeat is a 100% natural growing medium. Coco peat has natural rooting hormones and anti-fungal properties. Coco peat contains high amounts of lignin and cellulose that prevent it from decomposing and shrinking.
Advantages of using Cocopeat
1. The properties of cocopeat make it resistant to bacterial and fungal growth
2. It holds 6 times its weight in water
3. Cocopeat has the ability to store and release nutrient to plants for extended periods of time. It also has great oxygenation properties which is important for healthy root development
4. Cocopeat can even be reused for up to 4 years!
5. It makes a great bedding material for worm bins! It’s actually good for them and increases worm growth by 25%
6. Cocopeat is very slow to disintegrate; it only begins to break down when it is 10 years old, long term benefits
7. It is very light and easy to handle
8. It can be combined with any of the normal ingredients and use as a mixer or a stand-alone product