BENEFITS OF USING COCOPEAT FOR HYDROPONIC CROPS A natural soil less hydroponic growing medium Cocopeat 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 serve as an organic alternative to Rockwool and Perlite media without the environmental disposal issues. Hydroponic crop production using Cocopeat 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 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 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 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 can be done in specialised containers, pots, or styrene boxes. Using re-hydrated Bales or Blocks is most suitable for these systems. Cocopeat 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 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 see Technical Information - Roses and Gerbera production in Cocopeat.