Coconut - The Raw Material
Coconut husk is the raw material processed for our coir and peat products. It is 100% natural and sourced fresh or aged, depending on product specifications. The outer skin of the Husk is called exocarp and it is waxy and difficult to decompose. The middle part of the husk, the mesocarp consists of coir peat particles lodged between tough fibers and this is the part we use to manufacture CocoSpezza'Agri products.
All raw materials are sieved to remove the fine particles (to improve air porosity around the roots for better growth) and separated, enabling us to formulate blends which remain consistent in composition. The material is then processed into mixed-dust, graded peat and chips of varying dimensions prior to being compressed or blended with fiber materials (sourced directly from our own fiber mills) into products such as grow bags and fiber pots.
We are happy to undertake specific customer formulations and OEM orders, including low EC, washed and treated products, target RH requirements, custom blends to cater to our valued customer's requirements.
The Preferred Solution for Modern Agriculture
Hydroponics lie at the heart of modern agriculture and coco peat has gained recognition as a superior substrate well suited for a wide variety of crops such as Vegetables (Tomato, Pepper, Cucumber, Strawberry, Melon, Watermelon, Green bean.), Floriculture (Gerbera, Rose, Carnation, Orchids), Propagation Nurseries (Vegetables, Citrus trees, Olive trees, Fruit trees) as well as certain Ornamental Crops with high susceptibility to root asphyxia.
CocoSpezza'Agri is a readily renewable, pH-neutral, non-hydrophobic soil amendment that aerates, improves water retention, and is very environmentally friendly. This combination makes CocoSpezza'Agri a very forgiving and optimal hydroponic medium and accounts for its global popularity.
Advantages of Using CocoSpezza'Agri
We at CocoSpezza believe in creating a product that we can be proud of and one that will bring success to our end user. That philosophy is at the core of our product customization strategy to ensure that we formulate a custom product to match the needs of each customer. Our products can be blended, washed, treated, low EC or extra graded to eliminate dust particles, and packaged OEM as per your requirements.
Quality controls within the production process as well as extensive fumigation at point of export ensures a chemical free, sterile product which can be used safely in any agricultural application.
- Coco peat increases the porosity of the potting mix. This helps to keep the soil loose and airy, aiding in better root growth. Better root growth results in better plant growth and higher yield.
- Coco peat increases the water holding capacity of the potting mix even as it increases the porosity of the soil. This ensures that the plant does not suffer from overwatering or underwatering.
- High porosity, high water holding capacity and high cation exchange capacity together mean that the quantity of coco peat required per plant will be comparably less.
- Coco peat has excellent properties that make it a very forgiving hydroponic (soilless) medium. Being an organic medium, it has high Cation Exchange Capacity allowing nutrients to be absorbed and released to the plants according to their need.
- Unlike peat moss, coco peat is easy to re-wet. Dry coco peat is very hydrophilic and quickly absorbs water making it easy to use.
- Unlike inorganic medium such as perlite, vermiculite or rockwool, coco peat can be compressed to one fifth or less of its volume reducing transportation, storage and handling costs.
- Coco peat is a renewable, ecologically friendly media which is produced from the waste husks of coconuts. What used to be a waste product just a couple of decades ago is now shaping the agriculture landscape of the future.
- Coco peat contains natural Trichoderma which acts as a Bio agent against harmful pathogens. It provides a great environment for beneficial fungi and bacteria to grow.
- Coco peat can be pressed into a variety of shapes and sizes to suit all growing applications
- Coco peat mixed with coconut husk chips provides all the advantages of coco peat while increasing the drainage of the mix
- Coco peat from some countries have high natural salt content. This means that hydroponic nutrient composition must be adjusted factoring the salts already available in the coco peat. Fortunately, Sri Lanka is known for its naturally occurring low EC unlike our neighboring countries.
- Global coco peat demand has been increasing whilst the supply is occasionally hampered by the Monsoon seasons, resulting in volatile prices of raw materials. However, our wide network of suppliers and processors allows CocoSpezza' to offer our valued customers stable pricing and consistent quality throughout the year.
100% Eco-Friendly Growing Medium For Advanced Agriculture
Products derived from coconut husks, including coir peat and coconut husk chips are a popular additive/alternative to soil among many growers. It is renewable, unlike peat moss, which has been the subject of controversy for some time now because it is considered a non-renewable resource. CocoSpezza'Agri cocopeat can be recycled for multiple grow cycles or composted with ease, as per your requirements.
The application of coco peat together with husk chips and chopped coco fiber to increase the water retention capacity of soil, has been practiced for centuries in Sri Lanka. At CocoSpezza'Agri, we continually strive to convert this traditional wisdom into the highest quality products, in order to provide you with Nature’s Ultimate Grow Medium.
Popular Applications of CocoSpezza' Agri Products
Our products are shipped to many countries world-wide and are formulated for many special applications.
Applications
Professional Growers
- Commercial Nurseries
- Hydroponic Gardening
- Pot-mix Manufacturing
- Plant Bedding
- Compost Manufacturing
- Farming Activities
- Substrate Production
Other Applications
- Animal Bedding
- Chemical Spillage Absorbent
- Mushroom Farming
- Bonsai Mixtures
- Vegetable Bedding