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What is Coir?

Have you ever opened a coconut? If yes, then you might have noticed the golden-colored threadlike structure of it. Generally, people dispose of the outer shell and the stringy fibrous interior of the coconut straight away. But we, at (Organic Coir Inc/Ocoir.com), use coconut husks, fiber, coir and peat to make a wide variety of innovative products. In our manufacturing unit we have state of the art machines to produce the highest quality coconut based product range, including garden pots, blocks, bricks, door mats etc.

Before digging deep into the coconut peat based product range, let’s take a look at what coco peat actually is and why it is growing in demand in the agriculture industries. In this article we will also discuss the various forms of coco peat, its applications and directions to use this spongy coconut material.

What is Coco Peat?

Coco Peat, also known as coco pith, coco peat or simply coir dust, is natural fiber particles that are made out of coconut husks by extracting bristle fibers from inside the coarse husk. In other words, coco peat is a spongy material that binds the coconut fiber in the husks.  Once the loose coco peat is obtained, it is then dried naturally under the sun and subsequently processed to create various items, such as coco peat blocks, coco peat bricks, coco peat powder, etc.

Our Coco Peat Products

Taking the pride of being a well-established company in the market, we have been manufacturing high quality coco peat and supplying a variety of coco peat-based products namely coco peat blocks, coco peat bricks, coco peat loose bags etc. for many decades. Not only in India, we have earned a reputation for ourselves as one of the leading coco peat manufacturers and suppliers in international markets as well. 

Coco Peat Blocks

Compressed into different sizes & weights, our peat blocks are 100% odorless as they are produced after a thorough wash and natural heat-treatment for over several months. With low EC and very low salt content, this all organic and biodegradable coir block is capable of conserving water & nutrients, and thus is very useful for plants.

Uses

Made from compressed coir dust, coco peat blocks are extensively used in seeding nurseries, gardens, plant cultivation, green lawns and golf courses, thanks to the high water retention, nutrient storage and antifungal qualities they have. With less salt content and a slight amount of acidic pH, coco peat blocks can be a sustainable alternative to potting soil, and can be great for grow-bags and other potted plants. 

Advantages

• It is durable, 100% organic and biodegradable. 
• Ideal for almost all types of indoor and outdoor plants, including vegetables, fruits, flowers, bonsai, cactus, mushrooms etc. 
• It can be used as a stand-alone medium, or blended together with soil or fertilizer.
• Peat blocks can be used as a great bedding option for worms and reptiles.
• Its ample water retaining capacity allows you to water plants less often. 

Direction to use Coco peat Blocks

• Take warm water in a large size bucket. At least 5 to 6 gallons of water 
• Immerse the compressed coconut peat fiber block in it.
• Keep the block immersed for a couple of hours until it absorbs water and loosens up.
• The block swells up at least 2 to 3 times its weight and becomes light and fluffy.
• Drain the excess water.
• The soft, spongy and light coco soil is ready to use.