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Premium 5 kg / 11 lb Coco Peat & Husk Chip Bales

Premium 5kg/11 lb coco peat and husk chip bales: An eco-friendly choice for US topsoil and growing media producers

Factory-direct supply of 100% organic coir pith and husk chips, custom-processed for soil manufacturers, nurseries, and commercial growers. Our washed and unwashed compressed bales deliver high water retention, optimal root aeration, and low-EC quality exported directly to the USA.

Low EC Coir pith as a primary ingredient in soil and potting mix formulations

Minimal Salt Content & Safe Rooting: Washed coir removes excess natural sodium and potassium ions, keeping EC levels low (≤0.5 mS/cm). This eliminates the risk of root burn and salt toxicity in sensitive young plants and seedlings. *Superior Water Retention: It absorbs and retains up to 8–10 times its weight in water, maintaining consistent moisture levels throughout the root zone while reducing irrigation frequency. *Optimal Air-Filled Porosity: Unlike traditional peat or heavy soils that compact easily, washed coir pith maintains a porous structure. This provides optimal root aeration (10–15% air space) to prevent root rot and over-watering issues. *Ideal Buffer & Stable pH: Typically featuring a natural pH of 5.5–6.8, low-EC coir acts as a natural buffer, making macro and micronutrients immediately available without requiring heavy lime amendments. *Long-Lasting & Reusable: High lignin content slows down organic decomposition, helping potting mixes hold their structural integrity for multiple growing cycles without collapsing or caking. *Even Rewetting: Unlike Sphagnum peat moss—which becomes hydrophobic when dried out—washed coir pith rewets quickly and evenly without needing synthetic wetting agents.

Key Benefits of High-EC / Natural EC Coir Pith

*Cost-Effective Bulk Soil Conditioner: Requires minimal processing (no extensive freshwater washing cycles), making it a budget-friendly option for large-scale agricultural soil conditioning and bulk soil amendments.

*Potassium-Rich Organic Base: Naturally high in soluble potassium ($K$), which can supplement crop potassium needs in mature field crops, trees, and salt-tolerant plants without additional fertilization.

*High Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC): Acts as a nutrient reservoir in sandy or degraded soils, binding nutrients and preventing them from leaching away during heavy rainfall or irrigation.Superior Soil Structure & Moisture Retention: Retains up to 8–10 times its weight in water, helping clay soils break up for better drainage while improving water retention in porous, sandy garden soils.

*Effective Mulch & Weed Suppressor: Ideal as a surface mulch for landscape beds and mature plants, suppressing weed growth, moderating soil temperature, and preventing surface evaporation.

Durable & Slow-Decomposing: High lignin structure keeps soil light and aerated over multiple seasons, resisting rapid breakdown and compaction better than traditional peat or wood fiber amendments.

Washed Low EC Coco Husk Chips -Key Benefits

Here are the key benefits of washed, low-EC coco husk chips specifically tailored for soil amendment and hydroponic substrate manufacturing:

*Hydroponic Substrate ManufacturingMaximum Root Aeration & Drainage: Unlike fine coir pith, coarse husk chips create large air pockets (high air-filled porosity), preventing waterlogging and promoting healthy root respiration in high-frequency drip irrigation systems.

Salt Toxicity Protection: Low EC ($\le 0.5\text{ mS/cm}$) ensures excess sodium ($Na^+$) and chloride ($Cl^-$) are thoroughly rinsed out, preventing root tip burn in delicate hydroponic crops like tomatoes, cucumbers, and berries.

Structural Stability & Resisting Compaction: High lignin content keeps the chips from breaking down or compacting over long growing cycles, maintaining structural integrity in grow bags and slab culture.

Superior Water-to-Air Ratio: Husk chips hold water within their internal cell structure while allowing excess moisture to drain freely around the outside of the chip, giving growers optimal control over nutrient delivery.

Soil Amendment & Potting Mix Manufacturing

Perlite & Bark Alternative: Acts as a long-lasting, eco-friendly replacement for perlite, vermiculite, or pine bark in heavy commercial potting soil blends to improve drainage and lightness

Enhanced Soil Structure: Prevents soil compaction in containerized nursery stock and outdoor landscape beds, encouraging deeper root penetration and easier water movement

.Uniform Buffering & Stable pH: Features a natural, stable pH range ($5.5\text{--}6.8$) that integrates seamlessly into potting soil formulas without skewing fertilizer or lime requirements.

Re-wetting Efficiency: Unlike dry peat or aged bark, washed husk chips re-absorb moisture quickly and evenly after dry periods without requiring added synthetic wetting agents.

Block Weight: 5 kg (± 0.2 kg)

Dimensions (Compressed): ~30 cm x 30 cm x 12–15 cm

Expansion Volume: 70–75 Liters of hydrated growing medium per block

Compression Ratio: 5:1

Moisture Content: < 15% – 20%

pH Range: 5.5 – 6.8 (ideal for nutrient absorption

Electrical Conductivity (EC):

* Low EC (Washed/Buffered): < 0.5 mS/cm (suited for direct planting & seed starting)

High EC (Unwashed): > 2.5–4.0 mS/cm (cost-effective option requiring rinsing before use)

Bulk Shipping & Container Loadability

20 ft FCL: 12.5 Metric Tons, ~2,500 Blocks - Palletized / Loose Bundle

40 ft HC Container (Cocopeat)~26 Metric Tons~5,200 BlocksPalletized (20 Pallets)

40 ft HC Container (Coco husk chips)~22 Metric Tons~4,400 Blocks, Palletized (20 Pallets)