Coco chips are cut pieces of coconut husk used to increase macroporosity and preserve physical structure in growing-media blends. They hold some moisture while creating larger air channels than fine cocopeat, making them useful for long-cycle crops and root systems that require reliable oxygen availability.
Key Benefits
- Improves drainage and air-filled porosity in coir blends
- Helps the substrate maintain structure during long crop cycles
- Can be blended with pith to tune irrigation response and dry-back
- Available in washed low EC grades for professional horticulture
- Multiple chip-size ranges and blend ratios available
Typical Product Specifications
The values below are reference ranges commonly used in the horticultural coir market. Final specifications, tolerances and test methods are confirmed for each CocoX quotation and order.
| Typical size grades | Small approximately 6-13 mm; medium 13-25 mm; large 25-50 mm |
|---|---|
| pH | Typically 5.5-6.8 |
| EC | Low EC and custom washed grades available |
| Forms | Loose chips, compressed blocks or blended substrate |
| Blend ratio | Customized according to crop and container geometry |
| Treatment | Washed and screened; buffering available where required |
Recommended Applications
Coco chips are used in berry substrates, orchids, aroids, nursery containers, long-cycle vegetables and professional potting mixes. A higher chip percentage generally increases drainage and air space, but irrigation frequency and available water must be considered together.
Quality and Specification Notes
Chip size should always be specified as a range, together with acceptable fines and fibre content. These details can affect physical performance more than a generic description such as coarse or medium.
Built for Professional Growers
CocoX combines Thai coconut-coir resources with controlled washing, screening, drying and blending options. We work with growers, distributors and substrate manufacturers to define a product that fits the intended crop and supply chain rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all grade.
For an accurate proposal, send us your crop, destination country, required volume, preferred format, target EC and pH, particle-size requirement, buffering preference and packaging details.
Contact CocoX for specifications, samples and a quotation