Coconut fiber is a material used in hydroponic cultivation and as raw material for the elaboration of different types of special substrates. It is obtained as a residue from the fibers of the fruits of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera). Coconut fiber is an organic, 100% natural and renewable substrate.
It is processed in different ways depending on the agronomic use for which it is intended. The easy rehydration of the material allows it to be dried and pressed at source, which minimizes transportation costs and facilitates handling by the end user.
Its use in agriculture dates back to the late 1940s, although it was not until the early 1990s that the Dutch horticultural industry introduced it as a substitute for potting soil and as an alternative to rockwool. Coconut fiber has the advantage of being both a high quality and environmentally friendly growing medium.
Pure coco fiber substrate is a well aerated substrate, maintaining a natural pH of 5.7-6.5 and a high cation exchange capacity for use in hydroponics.
This type of substrate has an excellent water retention and aeration capacity, allows an optimal use of water and fertilizer and has a high resistance to water stress, which provides peace of mind to the horticulturist in case of unforeseen events. Being totally biodegradable. After its use as a substrate, it can be incorporated into the soil as compost.
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FIBRA CORTA
FIBRA LARGA
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Benefits of using Coconut Fiber in Hydroponic Cultivation
– Reduced cultivation costs. Due to not suffering post planting stress, the entry into production of the plant is reduced by one year compared to plants coming from traditional cultivation. This fact ultimately translates into a reduction of cultivation costs.
– This product has a high water retention capacity, its fibers behave like sponges, so the plants can last longer without watering.
– Post-planting stress is avoided. Thanks to the coconut fiber, the plant is always in contact with its nutrient and water store at the root. In traditional bare root nurseries, the plant suffers great stress when the direct supply of water and nutrients is cut off, causing greater stress and a greater number of losses or losses after transplanting. Another advantage of this is that the planting period is extended. We do not necessarily have to transplant in winter, coinciding with the plant standstill. We can plant throughout the year, avoiding only the summer months.
– Greater root and aerial part health. The porosity of the coconut avoids problems of root asphyxia, always providing a great oxygenation to the root, avoiding problems of asphyxia and other fungal problems.
– Greater initial development of the plant. By not having the stress of transplanting, the plant does not make any kind of stop in the transplant, initiating growth and sprouting faster. Hydroponic nutrition is much more efficient than in soil, so the plant is optimally nourished.
– Homogeneity of plants. As it is an individual format, it allows us to choose which plants are optimal for the output and which are not. In bare root systems, when you enter the sector to pull up, you cannot choose which plant to pull up and which not to pull up, since the whole soil is moved. Any plant that does not meet the quality standards will remain in our facilities until its ideal development.
– Ample transplanting period. By not needing to transplant in vegetative stop, and having a reserve support of water and nutrients in the coconut fiber root ball, you can transplant at any time of the year.
– Planting losses are reduced.
– The cultivation cycle is reduced. When the normal thing is to need almost 2 years to make a plant, we can achieve the same plant in 9-10 months. Our conditions and our handling make us much more efficient- Transport is facilitated, without stress. The reserve of the hydroponics format means that the plant can continue to feed and hydrate itself almost 15 days after the last watering. The semi-compressed coconut fiber leaves every last drop in the root ball at the plant’s disposal, with a large storage capacity.
– Easy export: phytosanitary passport of coco coir. Coir can enter many countries that soil or other substrates could not. Another very important factor is the time that the plant can endure hydration.
– The pH of this product is between 5.5 and 6.5, a range that is appropriate for most plants.
If you want more information about this type of substrate or if you want to know more about this type of substrate or if you want to get personalized advice from our sales representatives, please contact us.
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