Coconut Coir Control
When people think of the coconut industry, they often only think of things like coconut water, coconut milk, the meat and so on. Believe it or not this is only the surface of the industry. There is more to it than meets the eye. What most people do not know is that almost all parts of the coconut tree have use. Even the bits that one would think are just thrown away. One of these bits happens to be the coir.
What is Coconut Coir?
Simply put, coconut coir is the outer husk of the coconut. In older times this husk was merely discarded without much use, then the benefits of this material were discovered. There are two types of coconut coir. White coir which comes from the un-ripened coconuts and brown coir which comes from the more mature ripe coconuts. Each of
these fibers has its own special properties. The white fibers are more flexible than the brown, but are not as strong. The brown fibers on the other hand are less flexible, but are far stronger than the white. You might be asking your self at this point what’s the purpose of these fibers?
How it’s used
Coconut coir has multiple use from garden to home. The most common of these would be the coconut coir pot. This pots provides nutrients to the plants and does not pull moisture away from the plant. This also comes with the added benefit of being organic, which means no plastic needed. With more advancements, simple designs like this can be taken to other levels to provide even better benefits while remaining organic and free of plastics.
Weed Blocking
One such use beginning to rise in popularity is the coconut coir weed blocker. Easy to use and can be adapted to many different sizes needed for your garden. Why is this beneficial you might ask? The primary purpose is of course blocking weeds, but also gives a bit more in terms of usefulness.
- Water control
- pest management
- Blocks weeds
- Environmentally friendly
Coconut coir has the ability to absorb up to 10x its weight in water. This can help retain moisture in the soil and prevent it from drying out and harming your garden while saving on water. As for insects, they do not like settling in coconut coir. This simple little barrier adds another layer of
defense to your plants. It is good for blocking weeds. Unlike the standard fabric, that can sometimes be a nuisance, these just slip right over your plan. With the coconut coir weed block you don’t need to worry about having a negative impact on the environment.
Conclusion
Coconut coir is becoming a very useful item in and out of the garden. When something that has the benefits of being useful and environmentally friendly, it’s hard to pass up. Keeping a green thumb is a good way to help everyone along. Using it as a simple weed blocker, a pot, or even a mat will give good benefits to all.