Check the listing for details. COCO COIR | COCO PEAT | 100% NATURAL ORGANIC COMPOST | HYDROPONIC GROWING MEDIA. Condition: New. Listed at 30.00 USD. What is organic coco peat? Coco peat is a non-fibrous, spongy, lightweight, corky material that holds the coir fibre in coconut husk together. Also known as coco pith, coco peat is a 100% organic, natural and biodegradable substance that was the by-product of the coconut fibre extraction processApplications of Coco PeatCocopeat in HorticultureAs a substrate or growing medium in GreenhousesAs an amendment to improve the soil texture, soil aeration and moisture retention capacityCoco Peat, being sustainable and eco-friendly, is used as a substitute to Peat Moss as Peat Moss harvesting is found to be contributing to Global WarmingComposted Coco Peat is used as an Organic ManureAs an ingredient in potting soil to improve the moisture retention capacity and buffering capacity of the potting soilIn nurseries for seed germinations and growing seedlings as they can retain moisture and maintain an ideal condition for seed germinationCoco peat, being light weight and being able to retain moisture, are used by hobby growers as substrate in roof gardeningIndustrial Applications of CocopeatCoco Peat, having a spongy structure, is used as an oil absorbantAs an insulator in the production of Fuse Plugs and similar applicationsIn manufacturing of Particle BoardsUsed in extraction of natural dyesCocopeat for Animal Bedding and MulchingCoco Peat along with Coco Chips are widely used as Animal Bedding for Horse StablesCoco Chips finds application in Animal Bedding for Exotic Pets like Lizards, Spiders, Frogs and SnakesCoco Chips is used as a mulch in LandscapingWhat makes Coco Peat Ideal for Horticulture Purpose?High moisture retention capacity, capable of retaining upto 800% of moisture (by its dry weight)High cation exchange capacity varying from 20 to 30 meq/100gImproves soil aeration, allowing roots to breathImproves soil buffering capacity as coco peat is mostly tolerant to pH variationsThanks to its spongy nature, coco peat can store and release nutrients to the plants on demandCoco peat can be reused for upto 5 years after which it can be used for composting or added directly into the soilMost importantly coco peat is from a 100% natural and replenish-able source – the coconut husk – which makes it the best choice as an alternative to peat mossAdvantages of Coco PeatEco-friendly and Sustainable growing mediumHigh moisture retention capacityHigh cation exchange capacityImproves soil aerationImproves soil buffering capacityMostly tolerant to pH variationsCan buffer water soluble nutrientsCan be reused for upto 5 years after