Benefits of Coir
Sun-Cocopeat™ and Peat Moss Comparison
| Feature | Sun-Cocopeat™ | Peat Moss |
| Moisture Absorption | Wets and absorbs water more easily than peat moss | No, somewhat difficult to wet |
| Sticks and debris | Completely free of sticks and debris | Often contains sticks and debris found in peat bogs and not extracted in processing |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes, Sun-Cocopeat™ is 100% coconut ‘coir’, a coarse by-product from coconuts, that is quickly renewable | No, peat moss is harvested by clearing and draining peat bogs which take hundreds of years to recover |
| No Mess, Compact, Portable Packaging | Compact, expandable slabs are easy to carry and store.. | Peat moss is packaged in large, heavy and often messy bags. |
| Sun-Cocopeat™ won’t stain | Although, a natural dark brown colour, it does not rub off or cause staining. | Peat moss stains clothing. |
Requires less water compared to regular peat moss especially in hot summer (No need for requent watering in hot summer because of its high water holding capacity, twice a week in regular days and once in two days in hot summer is enough. It saves time, labor and amount of water.
It saves money by reducing the cost towards labor and water.
No need to add perlite, because of its spongy, honey comb structure in nature, it has high air filled porosity
Cocopeat(Coir) has the ability to store and release nutrient to plants for extended periods of time. Less nutrient is enough comparatively.
Cocopeat(Coir) has excellent drainage, excess water drained out, never packs.
It also has great oxygenation properties which is important for healthy root development.
Wholesale Seedling Nurseries produce seedlings with stronger and more fibrous roots when using Cocopeat(Coir). The combination of high water holding capacity and high air filled porosity results in very high seed raising germination rates.
It is 100% Organic and comparatively double time productivity.
Since it is a soil less medium there is no soil borne diseases affecting plants and absolutely free from weeds.
Easy to use! Just put your compressed Cocopeat(Coir) blocks in a container or potting mix equipment, add water and let it sit until (approximately 5-10 min) the water is absorbed, fluff it up and you are ready to use Coco Peat!
