Coco coir is so environmentally friendly that it is reusable

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Coco peat increases the porosity of the potting mix. This helps to keep the soil loose and airy helping in better root growth. Better root growth results in better plant growth and higher yield. Coco peat increases the water holding capacity of the potting mix even as it increases the porosity of the soil.

Cocopeat is an excellent growing medium for home & lawn garden plants. … It improves aeration in the soil for optimal root growth while maintaining the ideal nutrient availability for plants. It also helps in loosening the heavy soil and enhances the water retention capacity.

Hydroponic plants grown in cocopeat grow fifty per cent faster than they would in soil. It also eliminates the need for fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides as peat itself carries ample nutrients. Since the peat retains water for long, it reduces the requirement for water as well as the effort to water the plant.

It is a totally organic renewable resource. Using Cocopeat helps save precious water resources and decreases the use of chemical nutrients. Cocopeat is an excellent replacement for Rockwool for Hydroponic Growers, with no harmful environmental disposal problems.

Coco coir, derived from the fibrous husks of coconuts and ground into fine fibers, is a great addition to soil or can also be used on its own to create a soil substitute. When creating a soil mix, you must monitor your soil to ensure you have the correct nutrients to optimize your plant’s growth.

As a growing medium similar to sphagnum peat, coco peat, also called coir or coir dust, provides an alternative to potting soil featuring high water retention, suitable aeration and antifungal benefits. … Add 1 gallon of warm water to the broken apart coco peat for each brick you’ve used.