Coco peat

Coco peat

Coco peat, sometimes called coir is an organic soilless medium used for growing crops. Coco peat is mostly used in seedling propagation, floriculture and ornamental farming. It is extracted from coconut husks making it 100% organic and sustainable.

Crops grown using coco peat.

You can use cocopeat to propagate vegetable seedlings such as cabbages, kales, tomatoes, herbs and fruit seedlings including hass avocado etc.

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Advantages of cocopeat

• It is an organic medium with no chemical traces. This also makes it environmentally friendly.
• High water retention capacity: Coco peat has a high-water retention capacity, making it the best alternative for seedling plant raisers.
• Well drained; Coco peat medium has better drainage than soil, increasing root aeration. This eventually leads to healthy crops.
• Balanced pH: When washed properly, cocopeat exhibits excellent pH regulation.
• Ease of handling: Unlike soil, cocopeat can easily be transported.
• Disease free: Cocopeat harbors no pest and diseases, giving your crops a good start.

Availability and Packaging

Panda Seedlings packages coco peat in loose or 5kgs blocks. However, the choice doesn’t matter because both types work well with your crops.

How to use cocopeat.

Before use, cocopeat is first soaked in water using calcium nitrate for 24 hours. It is then washed thoroughly, changing the water 5 to 7 times. You need to an EC meter to check the levels of salts. Too much salts will scorch plant roots.

Place washed coco peat in seedling trays, planting troughs or pots then place your seed or young flower. Water based on crop type, time of the day and weather conditions.

Coco peat prices in Kenya.

• Loose coco peat = Kes. 70 per kg
• 5kg block = Kes. 750

Where to buy coco peat in Kenya.

You can buy ready coir in Kenya from Panda Seedlings seedling shop and enjoy countrywide deliveries. Our agronomy support team is ready to visit your farm for advise.