The
coconut-based potting soil represents an excellent
alternative to traditional peat-based substrates. The material is obtained from processing the mesocarp of the coconut, which would otherwise be a by-product of the food industry.
The resulting product is stable with a pH between 5.4 and 6.8 and is very lightweight (70–80 g/l), therefore easy to handle and transport. It has good water retention and a high air volume, allowing roots to always have the right amount of water and oxygen. Unlike peat-based substrates, coconut-based soil is fully biodegradable and therefore does not present disposal issues.
Coconut maintains these physical and chemical properties over time, making it suitable even for long-cycle crops.
The main advantages of coconut-based substrates can be summarized as follows:
- Possibility to create any recipe according to customer requirements
- Guaranteed quality standards
- Fast and widespread supply
- Ability to supply bulk material via trucks of different capacities or packaged in big bags
Potting soils based on both coconut pith and coconut fiber ensure water retention that improves the air–water exchange.
