COCO COIR BLOCK/BRICK 5KG
✓ Economical and versatile for different uses
✓ Suitable for both commercial and individual growers
✓ Suitable for both small and large cultivation scale Type 5kg
FEATURES OF COCO COIR BLOCK 5KG
- Organic, biodegradable and environmentally friendly substrate
- Very low EC, especially suitable for “sensitive” crops
- Balanced and stabilized pH levels, with extremely low potassium and sodium contents, suitable for many different crops
- Extremely low heavy metals and pesticide residues
- High air-filled porosity (AFP) provides good medium structure (not too loose or too dense), good oxygen exchange, proper drainage, good water retention and nutrient uptake for better plant growth
- Good drainage as well as high water holding capacity (WHC) helps to retain moisture and avoid water logging for plants.
- Desirable aeration helps the plant roots to be supplied with the necessary amount of oxygen, thereby growing healthy.
- High cation exchange capacity (CEC) helps plants absorb necessary nutrients
- Does not contain harmful chemicals or pests, safe to use
BENEFITS OF COCO COIR BLOCK 5KG
- Helps protect and reduce the amount of waste in the environment
- With outstanding properties, coco coir creates favorable conditions as well as an ideal environment for the growth of plants.
- Helps improve crop quality, producing tasty and nutritious fruits and vegetables
- Helps improve crop productivity, producing high yields
- Helps reduce the risk of plant diseases occurring as when using traditional soil
- Helps growers save costs in efforts of caring and using labor • Versatile growing medium, applied in the use of both horticulture and non-horticulture (a number of other fields)
DIRECTION FOR USE OF COCO COIR BLOCK 5KG
- Step 1: Hydrate the cube or brick/block with fresh water
- Step 2: While waiting for it to expand to fullness, use hands to stir it up for quicker expansion.
- Step 3: Take out an adequate amount of coco coir
- Step 4: Put it into seedling/propagation trays if it is for nurseries, or pots/containers if it is for transplanting.
- Step 5: For growing plants, transplant the seedlings into the pots/containers
- Step 6: Water and feed the plants with your own or recommended nutrient Note: Take control of the feeding routine to avoid deficiencies
PRESERVATION OF COCO COIR BLOCK 5KG
- Store in a dry place: Make sure to keep the coco coir dry by storing it in a dry place away from any sources of moisture, including rain, snow, and direct sunlight.
- Seal the bag: After opening the bag of coco coir, seal the opening tightly to prevent moisture from getting inside.
- Keep it cool: Do not expose the coir to high temperatures. Ideally, it should be stored in a cool and shaded area.
- Avoid contamination: Keep the coir away from any potential sources of contamination, such as fertilizers, pesticides,
- Use within the expiry date as recommended by the manufacturer.