Cocopeat

Cocopeat block (coco pith) is the powder from coconut coir that have been pressed and shaped into blocks bar. People often use cocopeat block as the planting media as an alternative to soil because it contains nutritious elements needed by plants. The nutritious elements are potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and many other minerals. Cocopeat has similar texture to soil, but its better in capability to store and retain water. Hence, cocopeat is considered as a better choice than soil as planting media, especially in hydroponic industry and anthurium plant. As the water can be retained better, the plant and its root will not easily dried out and helps the growth of roots quickly. Furthermore, cocopeat can degrade well in soil which make it eco-friendly. Cocopeat is also a great oxygenation property, which is important to the health and development of the roots of the plant.
There are 2 types of block cocopeats that are distinguished based on the level of electrical conductivity. In short, electrical conductivity is the measure of potential transport an electrical charge in water.

• Low EC: Mostly used as growing media
• High EC: Commonly used as the bedding material in animal farms because it able to bind the smells around it