BENEFITS OF USING COCOPEAT FOR HYDROPONIC CROPS A natural soil less hydroponic growing medium Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) is used for a wide range of hydroponic crop production throughout the world including: tomato, cucumber, egg plant, capsicum, zucchini, strawberry, melons, carnation, rose, gerbera, gypsophila, lisianthus, chrysanthemum etc. No harmful environmental impact Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) serve as an organic alternative to Rockwool and Perlite media without the environmental disposal issues. Hydroponic crop production using Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) offers the opportunity to consistently maximise yield and quality with minimal environmental impact associated with utilisation of this renewable resource.

Excellent quality and high yield vegetable and cut flower crops
The high water holding capacity provides a buffer in high temperatures and high crop load demand without compromising air supply.

The presence of organic compounds in Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) can stimulate root growth and offer some natural resistance to plant disease.

Produces crops for up to five years
Provided careful hygiene and crop management is practiced, Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) can be used for successive production cycles with short term crops, and can produce crops like roses for up to five years.

HOW TO USE COCOPEAT FOR HYDROPONIC GROWING Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) can be used for a wide range of hydroponic crop production including: tomato, cucumber, egg plant, capsicum, zucchini, strawberry, melons, carnation, rose, gerbera, gypsophila, lisianthus, chrysanthemum etc. Growing hydroponically with Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) can be done in specialised containers, pots, or styrene boxes. Using re-hydrated Bales or Blocks is most suitable for these systems. Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) Grow Bags and the EASYFIL Hydroponic Container System , is the most economical and widely used method for growing hydroponic crops. Detailed information click here

Tomato and Cucumber production
For specific information on how to grow Tamatoes or Cucumbers hydroponically using Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) see Technical Information - Tomato & Cucumber production in Grow Bags.

Roses and Gerbera production
For specific information on how to grow Roses or Gerberas hydroponically using Cocopeat (Galuku Coir) see Technical Information - Roses and Gerbera production in Cocopeat (Galuku Coir).