Coco Peat | Cocopeat

Cocopeat is an alternative to organic planting media to replace soil. Cocopeat is made from coconut husk and has a soil-like texture so it also called cocopeat soil or coco coir soil.

This coco soil have a granular form with a certain level of smoothness, dark brown in color and has a distinctive coconut coir aroma.

 

2 Kinds of Indococo Indonesia Cocopeat.

1. Bulk cocopeat, is coconut coir that is sold in the form of fine granules. Indococo produces bulk cocopeat in sacks and polybags.
2. Cocopeat block, is a coir peat that is pressed to form a compacted block. Indococo produces cocopeat blocks weighing approximately 5 kilograms per block.

 

Now you know what is cocopeat. Then, how to use it?

How to use this cocopeat block is to pour 15 liters of water into it. Cocopeat block will immediately break down into a soil-like planting medium that you can use right away.

You can also add nutrients so that the use of cocopeat blocks can be maximized.

You coco peat plant is ready to given plant seeds.

 

Indococo as one of the producers of Indonesia coco peat and other coconut derivative products, has a cocopeat factory and a cocopeat block factory that is actively operating and has met various local and export needs.

 

You Should Know How Make Coco Peat

Cocopeat is obtained from the coconut husk milling process. Here are the steps for making cocopeat.

1. Sorting

Coconut husk sorting is done to separate dry and wet coconut husks.

In the process of making cocopeat, dry coconut husk is used so that it does not clog the holes during the milling process.

2. Milling process

Dried coconut coir is fed into the grinding machine. From this milling process, it will produce 2 kinds of products, namely cocopeat and cocofiber.

3. Sieving Process

Cocopeat that comes out of the grinding machine is then fed into a sieving machine to obtain a certain level of fineness. Indococo itself produces cocopeat with a fineness level of 3 and 5 mm, according to consumer needs.

4. Press Process (for cocopeat block)

The sifted coir is then put into a press machine. This machine will press the cocopeat to form a block (block). Indococo uses a modern way of making cocopeat blocks with machines so that it can increase its production capacity.

5. Packaging Process

The cocopeat packaging process is quite simple.

Indococo has 3 kinds of packaging for cocopeat.

– Sack Packaging

Sacks are prepared on the scales. Cocopeat is poured into sacks until the appropriate weight is obtained.

– Polybag Packaging

Polybags are prepared on the scales. Cocopeat is poured into polybags until the appropriate weight is obtained. Indococo itself produces cocopeat in polybags measuring 30 x 40 x 70 cm.

– Wrap Packaging

This wrap packaging is only used to pack cocopeat block type. Wrap the plastic wrap to cover the entire surface of the cocopeat block.

 

Benefits of Indococo, Indonesia The Best Coco Coir

Indococo coco peat soil can be used for farming ranging from nurseries, plantations to agriculture. The benefits of Indococo cocopeat and what is coco peat used for.

1. Alternative planting media
2. Good for growing crops, both flower plants, hydroponics to horticulture.
3. Cocopeat as a compost

 

Which Plants Grow in Coco Peat?

Coco peat for plants suitable for use to:

1. Flower plant

Orchids are suitable for planting using Indococo cocopeat. For example, cocopeat for aglonema is being sought after by ornamental flower fans, because it is considered able to help fertilize plants and make the flowers produced better.

2. Vegetable and Fruit Plants

These vegetable and fruit crops are suitable for planting using Indococo cocopeat.

Asparagus, basil, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, scallions, mint leaves, kale, basil, cabbage/cabbage, pakcoy, mustard greens, lettuce, strawberries and tomatoes.

From the explanation of the benefits above, cocopeat is suitable for plants. This is because cocopeat with this nutrient content is able to support plant growth and development.

 

The content of Indococo cocopeat which is able to support plant growth is as follows.

Calcium

Magnesium

Potassium

Sodium

Phosphorus

 

Advantages of Indococo Cocopeat

1. Absorb and Store Water Well

2. Good Breeding Place for Beneficial Microorganisms

3. Has Pores that Support Air Circulation

4. Environmentally Friendly and Increase Soil Friability

5. More Pest Resistant

 

For your attention, not all coco peat for sale or cocopeat wholesale in the market is of good quality.

There are still many cocopeat sellers who sell cocopeat without improper processing.

This improper processing of cocopeat makes cocopeat contain ingredients that instead of fertilizing plants, they poison plants.

As a result, the plant can die.

Indococo, one of the best Indonesia cocopeat & cocofiber producers, is committed to continuing to maintain the quality of the cocopeat produced. The coco peat price is affordable and also, competitive.