Coconut Coir Products & Growing Solutions
Coconut Coir or Coco Coir is a sustainable by-product of coconuts used as a soil conditioner and amendment. Coconut fiber is constantly available, it is a more sustainable resource than peat moss. The pith of the coconut contains high amounts of lignin and cellulose that prevent it from decomposing and shrinking.
Terra Coir Coco Coir has a pH of between 5.9 to 6.6 which provides a neutral range for most plants. This reduced the cost of limestone or peat to adjust acidity levels. Our Coco Coir contains nil trace minerals or chemicals making it the ideal neutral base for liquid fertilizers or custom soil mixes.
Coco Coir moisture retention and drainage properties provide a great growing environment for roots. Utilizing liquid fertilizer Coco Coir can achieve near hydroponic results. Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers and even Grapes, do great in Coconut Coir.
High saline content is the only issue for Coco growing. Terra Coir Coco Coir is Triple washed with distilled water. This reduces the saline content below any of our competitors. The electrical conductivity of our coco peat is an industry leading below 0.5 (EC). Terra Coir Coco is the cleanest coconut coir available.
Coconut Coir inherently, is a deterrent for mites and other bugs. The product is clean and pest free to ensure your grow remains safe. Coconut Coir is also very resistant to mold and fungus due to it's drainage and water retention properties.
Coconut Coir literally grows on trees and is a far more sustainable product than Peat Moss. The product is compressed for maximum value while shipping and a reduced carbon foot-print. Coco Coir can also be recycled into either ground cover or compressed into pellets, bricks or logs as fuel. Contact us for more information on equipment to recycle Coconut Coir.
North American pricing of Terra Coir Coco is competitive with peat moss. Coconut Coir requires less chemical costs with higher yields. Coconut Coir mitigates expensive capital costs of hydroponics equipment by utilizing traditional pot and soil growing techniques with near hydroponic results.