CoirGreen - Coco Peat

Cocopeat is a natural, and renewable resource produced from coconut husks. Potting soil manufactures add value to potting mixes by adding a percentage of good quality Coco peat to their potting mixtures. Plants that grown with Coco peat require less frequent watering due to the higher water holding capacity of Coco peat. More number of finer roots in a shorter time can be seen in potting soil containing Cocopeat. The roots get more aeration resulting in healthier plants.

You may have heard all the buzz surrounding coco coir and its new role in horticulture. Many are finding success using coco coir as a soilless growing medium in hydroponic systems, and home gardeners and farmers are catching on. Coco coir is starting to rival peat moss as a favorite growing medium for our treasured seeds and seedlings.  With the current environmental debate concerning the sustainability of peat moss, now is the time to consider coco coir as a sustainable alternati

As the planet undergoes climate change, there has been a general understanding that perhaps there will be some silver linings. Among those possible silver linings is that there is a vast amount of land that’s just slightly too cold for substantial agriculture. If that area is just a few degrees warmer, could we have a huge amount of new farmland on our hands? A new study from the University of Guelph examines that question. That university, aside from being o

As you make plans to prepare your garden for the growing season, you might be wondering if a peat-free compost is the right choice for you. Thats why weve searched the internet to collect information about peat-free compost, its effect on the environment, and a list of the best peat-free compost options, and compiled it all right here in this article. Peat-free compost is preferable as peat is not environmentally friendly, nor does it work any better than more sustainable options. Peat-free com