Using coconut husks for a safer, greener world
Need a sustainable peat alternative – try products from Coco & Coir for pro and hobby gardeners looking for an eco-friendly substitute. This is another company that exhibited at Glee (Garden, Leisure, Equipment Exhibition). This is the UK’s biggest garden and outdoor living trade show, showcasing new products.
The sustainable secret formula uses the husk of the humble coconut. Coco Peat can be used as hygienic bedding for animals, plus a nutritious mulch to mix with soil to help plants flourish.
Coco Boost – Coco Coir with NPK
This natural coco coir brick increases the porosity of the potting mix. This helps to keep the soil loose and airy, aiding better root growth, resulting in higher yields.
NPK composition:
- 20% Nitrogen (NPK) for healthy foliage growth
- 5% Phosphorous (P) for strong flower/fruit development
- 5% Potassium (K) for overall plant vigour.
Put the compressed coco peat brick in a container and add warm water. Let it sit until the water is absorbed, fluff it up, and it’s ready to use.
Strong root growth
The organic compounds in Coco Peat can result in strong root growth compared with other plant foods. It also offers some natural resistance to plant diseases.
The high water and nutrition holding capacity develops a strong and healthy root system, good air porosity, ideal for rooting cuttings and potting on seedlings (weight 5kg, size 30cm X 13cm X 30cm), RRP £9.99. Natural Coco Peat makes a great bedding material for worm bins and reptiles, and it increases worm growth by 25 per cent.
Coco & Coir – choose from a range of products
There is also Coco Grow+ with Perlite, Coco Coir with Chip – Mulch and the original Coco Peat, RRP from £5.99 for a single brick of Coco Peat. You can also buy bulk quantities, and there is a great range of eco-friendly coir doormats on site with fantastic designs!
For more information, visit cocoandcoir.com.
