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 considered 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
Coconut-based potting soils made from both coconut pith and coconut fiber ensure water retention that improves air–water exchange.
