Coco Peat / Coir Pith / Coir Dust is the spongy tissue found in the mesocarp (husk) of the coconut. The coir dust comes as a by-product of coconut defibring. The short fibers along with the spongy coir dust particles becomes the raw material for Coco Peat. These are processed by washing, drying and compacting to create the final product. The compression is done using high pressure hydraulic machines.
The Coco Peat can be pressed into bales (5kg), briquettes (650g), discs, coins, slabs, tiles etc. depending upon the buyer's requirement. Addition of water converts the bale back into soft dust for use as substrate.
We manufacture & ship Coco Peat in many forms based on customer requirements.
Coco Peat Discs
Coir Pith Block
Grow Bags
500-650 gm Bricks
We manufacture Coco Peat across various grades and types to suit specific usage. The sodium level, Electrical conductivity (EC), fiber, moisture and impurity level also vary for each type. The below technical chart lists the specification of various types. Coco Peat is also manufactured through single, double and triple sieved techniques.
| Type | Product | EC | pH | Impurities | Fiber | Moisture | Expansion | WHC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Unwashed | > 1.5 mS/cm | 5.5-6.8 | < 15% | < 5% | 15% | > 12 L/Kg | 3 L/Kg |
| Type 2 | Unwashed | > 1.5 mS/cm | 5.5-6.8 | < 10% | < 5% | 15% | > 13 L/Kg | 4 L/Kg |
| Type 3 | Unwashed | > 1.5 mS/cm | 5.5-6.8 | < 10% | < 5% | 15% | > 14 L/Kg | 4 L/Kg |
| Type 4 | Washed | < 0.5 mS/cm | 5.5-6.8 | < 10% | < 5% | 15% | > 13 L/Kg | 4 L/Kg |
| Type 5 | Washed | < 0.5 mS/cm | 5.5-6.8 | < 5% | < 2% | 15% | > 14 L/Kg | 4 L/Kg |
| Type 6 | Washed | < 0.5 mS/cm | 5.5-6.8 | < 5% | < 2% | 15% | > 15 L/Kg | 4 L/Kg |