Coir pith, fiber and crunch
for growing media

Sun Coco

Coconut products for horticulture

The Sun Coco line is comprised of 5,0 kg pith briquettes that have been meticulously washed, and grow bags (pith + fiber + chips in varying proportion), originating from the finest Asiatic producers. All the products feature a low percentage of fine particulates, which increases the final volumetric yield. Upon request, open-top grow bags can also be supplied as well as complementary products for horticulture (plastic mulch disks, etc.). The basic features of this line are an exceptional water-retention capacity, combined with structural stability, all of which translates into prompt and thriving plant rooting.
Horticulture in coconut fiber is an ecological alternative to using peat, as it is based on a renewable resource. Sun Coco products are ideal for cultivations destined for exportation to countries that are attentive to environmental themes.

Advantages

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Low carbon footprint

Low salinity and sodium content

High expandability and yield

Maximum hygiene

Customizable composition

Consistent and controlled quality

The compressed briquettes can be supplied with various compositions (pith, chip, long and short fibre, extra fine pith for particular applications). The product is ordinarily washed, but can also be extra washed to reduce the electrical conductivity below the threshold of 0.5 mS cm-1 – 20°C. Furthermore, a buffering treatment with calcium nitrate is possible, in order to saturate the exchange complex of the product with the calcium ion, completely eliminating the sodium content. For a satisfactory volumetric yield, we recommend adding at least 3.0 – 4.0 liters of water for each kg of weight, preferably slowly and continuously over 72 hours.

Technical specifications

Parametro/Parameter	Valore/Value
Expanded volume [1 Brik of 5,0 kg]	20 - 75 liters [UNI-EN12580] [**]
Electric Conductivity [E.C.]	< 1,0 mS/cm - 20°C (1:1,5 v:v) [*]
pH	6,0-7,0
Compression ratio v:v	1:5
Dry unit weight [U = 10 - 15%]	4,8 - 5,0 kg (± 3 %)
5,0 kg Brik dimension	30 x 30 x 15 cm (± 3 cm)