Category: Cocopeat & Hydroponics Blog
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Learn how cocopeat pith, coconut coir fiber, and coco chips affect moisture retention, aeration, drainage, and root-zone performance for different crops.
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Cocopeat supports a stable root zone for hydroponic and horticultural production by balancing moisture retention, aeration, and practical crop consistency.
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After looking at the production process and the critical role of salinity (EC), it’s time to bring it all together: which cocopeat origin is better for you — Thai or Indian? The honest answer: it depends on your priorities, budget, crop type, and growing setup. Neither is universally “the best,” but each has clear strengths.…
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When it comes to cocopeat, one factor stands out above all others for most growers: salinity, measured as electrical conductivity (EC). High EC means more dissolved salts (like sodium, potassium, and chloride) in the medium, which can cause serious problems for plants. Why Low EC Matters So Much EC is typically measured in a 1:1.5…
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The journey from coconut husk to high-quality cocopeat starts with the same basic steps: harvesting mature coconuts, removing the husks, soaking (retting) them to soften the fibers, mechanically separating the long coir fibers from the finer pith, washing the pith, drying it, and finally compressing it into blocks or bricks. However, the differences in how…
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Cocopeat (also called coir pith or coco coir dust) is one of the most popular sustainable growing media in modern gardening and agriculture. Made from the fibrous husks left after processing coconuts, it offers excellent water retention (up to 8–9 times its weight), great aeration for roots, natural disease resistance, and a renewable alternative to…
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Day 2 at IPM ESSEN 2026 felt even more focused and technical. The morning started strong with back-to-back meetings in the substrate and propagation zones, where growers and technical buyers were laser-focused on performance metrics: drainage curves, re-wettability, root-zone oxygen levels, and—most importantly—starting EC values that don’t require extra rinsing cycles. Our ultra-low EC coco…
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Day 1 at IPM ESSEN 2026 in Essen has been incredibly energizing. The halls were buzzing from the opening bell, with growers, nursery managers, substrate specialists and greenhouse tech teams moving quickly between stands. The energy confirms once again why this is the world’s most important horticulture trade fair. What stood out most today was…
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At cocoX, we’re excited to announce our participation in IPM ESSEN 2026, the global benchmark for the horticulture industry. Held from January 27–30, 2026 at Messe Essen in Germany, this top-tier trade fair attracts over 40,000 professionals and around 1,500 exhibitors from more than 40 countries each year. It’s the key meeting point for growers,…