| Chemical Properties | Cocopeat – Regular | Cocopeat – Treated |
|---|---|---|
|
E.C (Electrical Conductivity) ms/cm |
Below 0.7 ms |
below 0.7 ms |
|
pH(1:1.5; v/v method) |
5.4-6.8 |
5.4-6.8 |
|
Total Organic matter (w/w dry basis) |
94-98 |
94-98 |
|
Organic Carbon (w/w dry basis) |
45-50 |
45-50 |
|
Lignin (w/w dry basis) |
65-70 |
65-70 |
|
Cellulose (w/w dry basis) |
20-30 |
20-30 |
|
Ash (% dry basis) |
below 4% |
below 4% |
|
Sodium (1:1.5 Bacl2 Extraction mmol Ait) |
below 7 |
below 2.5 |
|
Sodium (1:1.5 Water Extraction, mmol/lit) |
below 3 |
below 1.5 |
|
Pottassium (1:1.5 Bacl2 Extraction) |
below 7 |
below 4 |
|
Pottassium (1.1:5 Water Extraction) |
below 4 |
below 2.5 |
|
Chlorides (mmol/lit) |
below 5 |
below 2.0 |
|
Calcium (mmol/lit) |
<1 |
<1 |
|
Magnesium (mmol/lit) |
<1 |
<1 |
| Physical Properties | Cocopeat – Regular | Cocopeat – Treated |
|---|---|---|
|
Bulk Density g/cc |
0.1 |
0.1 |
|
Moisture % |
12-15% |
12-15% |
|
Air Filled Porosity (AFL) |
90% |
90% |
|
Total Porosity |
90% |
90% |
|
Water Holding Capacity % |
900 |
900 |
|
Sieve Analysis |
|
|
|
a) >4 mm b) >2 mm c) >1000 micron d) >450 micron e) >250 micron |
1 8 30 45 16 |
1 8 30 45 16 |
|
Microbial Analysis |
|
|
|
Pathogens (Salmonella, E coil) |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Nematodes |
Nil |
Nil |
|
Weed Seeds |
Absent |
Absent |
Certification :
- Fumigation &Phytosenitary certificates can be provided.
- Any quality certification can also be done at the cost of buyer.