Coir is widely utilized by numerous cannabis companies worldwide due to its ease of use for fertigation, feeding, and management. The primary horticultural products available are coir fiber, coir pith, and coir chips/chunks.
Here’s a breakdown of the differences between these three subproducts and their suitability for cannabis plants:
Coir Fiber:
Natural fiber sourced from the outer husk of coconuts.
Commonly used for making items like rope, brushes, textiles, and coir mats.
Limited applications in growing media.
Coir Pith:
Ideal for growers as it acts as a soil conditioner with moisture retention properties.
Coir Chunks:
These chunks offer unique qualities in growing media, holding water within the particle while providing aeration, water movement, and dimensional stability within the growing medium.
How to ensure the quality of coir substrates?
When selecting coir substrates, it is essential to follow a checklist to verify quality steps from the coir company, including certifications, laboratory testing, provision of a certificate of analysis, sustainability practices at the factory, product consistency, and inventory guarantee.
Throughout the coir harvesting process, it is crucial to adhere to high standards by not employing child or animal labor.
The washing process should focus on pathogen prevention and responsible water usage. For instance, in the production of PRO-MIX® CX or related coir products by PRO-MIX®, the factory treats wastewater from the coco material washing process and returns purified water to the plantation.
PT Lanka, which produces PRO-MIX® coir, has implemented energy efficiency measures at its factory to promote sustainability. Through the generation of solar energy, the company has achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This equates to saving 2,415,984 kilograms of CO2, which is equivalent to planting 61,020 trees.
Quality control and inspection of coir age, coir color, and moisture content are vital for the final product delivered to cannabis producers. …
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