Coco Peat
Buy Cocopeat block from Aqua Hub Kenya at an affordable price.
It is a multi-purpose growing medium made from the pith inside a coconut husk which make it
naturally anti-fungal and an excellent choice to start seeds. It is environmental friendly and reusable.
It retains moisture releasing it slowly to plant roots
Coco peat in Kenya
What is cocopeat?
Coco Peat Prices -Cocopeat is an excellent growing media extracted from the remains of the shell of the coconut.
Why use Cocopeat?
The aerated structure of Coir Peat enables usage in farming and has numerous advantages as below
- Seed raising.
- Green house hydroponics growing.
- Salt sensitive plants and horticultural potting mixes.
- Soil conditioning.
- Bedding in animal farms .
- Absorbent for slippery floor
| Color | Grade | Ph |
|
Brown |
Standard |
5.8 to 6.8 |
How to treat/make Cocopeat
- Cocopeat must be treated by first soaking it in water to hydrate it, followed by the addition of a fertilizer such as calcium nitrate, which can replace the sodium salts. The displacement reaction method takes about 24 hours and aids in the removal of unwanted salts. Calcium nitrate is added in the ratio of 1 table spoon to 5 kgs cocopeat.
- The main purpose of using calcium nitrate is to reduce Potassium and Nitrogen and supplement it with calcium and Nitrogen
- After the 24 hours you rinse the coir 5 to 7 times then put it to drain the excess water until it remains moist enough to use in the seedling trays .
- Since coir has no nutrients in it one is supposed to have a nutrient application program to ensure steady growth of the crops.
When and Why to Flush cocopeat
- There is no need to flush the coco after the pH and EC(Amount of salts and nutrients in coir Substrate) have been stabilized when using an RTW (Run To Waste) system in your pots?
- Plants grown in coco have a slight tendency to become Ca or Mg deficient over time, and these can be added as your plants mature in a mono basis..
- To flush out accumulated waste, we recommend a 20% run off every time you water.
What is the price of cocopeat in Kenya?
Treated coir is 150 per kg and untreated is 70 per kg. Coir blocks weighing 5 to 7 kgs sell at 750 per block with discount depending on quantity.
Where do I buy cocopeat in Nairobi Kenya?
At Aqua Hub Kenya we are a leading supplier of quality and affordable cocopeat. Our Coco Peat Prices
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Seedling Trays
Propagation trays are specially designed PVC uv-stabilized trays that hold seedlings from germination stage until they are ready for transplantation. They provide extra depth for increased soil volume designed to de-nest easily, save your time and effort while planting seedlings.
They are the most economical inserts for growers. With farmers currently pursuing agriculture as a business our seedling trays make it possible to account for seedling growth/survivor. Why choose planting trays; (i) Efficient use of space allowing one to account for each and every seed placed (ii) Make sowing, handling and transplanting of seeds easy (iii) Can be re-used (iv) Allows count of actual germinating seeds and seedling survivals (v) During transplanting the growth media covers the root system preventing transplant shock which would otherwise slow down crop growth and delay maturity Planting media This is a special medium/material where you grow your seeds. We have different types of solid medium; (i) Cocopeat (ii) Peat moss (iii) Vermiculate Advantages of using growing medium; (i) Supplies the seedlings with all nutrients needed for germination (ii) Have a shorter growing season also improving crop uniformity and more accurate prediction of harvest date (iii) Allows for maximum root growth (iv) Allows plants to be potted on with a minimum of root damage and prevent entangled roots (v) Low cost and efficient (vi) Re-useable from season to season (vii)They also cushion seeds against fungal diseases common in conventional methods Availability and specifications; Trays are available in the following cells – 32, 50, 72, 128, 105, 288