Coconut husk chips are produced from the husks at the outer layer of the coconut nut which consists of long fibers and sponge-like pith particles. After being separated from the nut, the coconut husks are cut into small pieces of 0.7 to 1.*5 centimeters. Coconut husk chips are natural moist keepers who distribute water evenly and resist excess saturation. It can also prevent insects and harmful fungi, which creates a favorable environment for plants to grow. Due to their unique properties, coconut husk chips are becoming more popular among orchid growers as an ultimate alternative for bark-based growing medium.
Retaining moisture to protect soil
Preventing the growth of insects and fungi
Acting as a perfect alternative for bark-based growing medium
Mainly used in growing orchid
Excellent drainage, high cation exchange capacity (CEC).
Cuts down fertilizer application up to *0%.
Wet coconut husk chips hold water and air like a sponge

Exceptionally clean, uniform, and no wastage

Small Fruit Growers
Thanks to the properties of cocopeat it is used more and more for the cultivation of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Because plants such as strawberries are very sensitive, the buffering and the physical properties of coco must meet stringent requirements.
 
Flower Growers
The rose was one of the first plants to be cultivated professionally on cocopeat.
Because roses grow on the same substrate for an average of five years, Dutch Plant in concluded that, with such stability, this substrate would be suitable for other plants as well. Now, twenty years later, a lot of other plants are grown on cocopeat.
When the medium is used loose in buckets and troughs, it is possible to buy Cocopeat from any producer of growing media. In some cases, it can be bought directly from Dutch Plant in.
 
More and more Optima Grow-bags are being used.
These covered bags of compressed cocopeat are available in various sizes and physical structures.

Growers often also use the coarser varieties of cocopeat, such as Coco Chips Fine and Medium, which can be used in pots and containers.
 
To avoid disappointment the buffered material is often the preferred choice. It is especially suited to plants which are sensitive to calcium deficiency.

Vegetable Growers
For years vegetables have been cultivated with cocopeat as a growing medium. When the medium is used loose in buckets or troughs, it is possible to buy Cocopeat from any producer of growing media. In some cases, it can be bought directly from Dutch Plant in.
More and more Optima Grow-bags are being used.
These covered bags of compressed cocopeat are available in various sizes and physical structures.

To avoid disappointment the buffered material is often the preferred choice. It is especially suited to plants which are sensitive to calcium deficiency.

Producers of Growing Media
The supplier of substrates to professional horticulture knows like no one else how important it is to use safe raw materials.

After all, the tiniest bit of the wrong raw material can affect the quality of the end product.
Dutch Plant in is very aware that reliability is paramount.
On top of our own monitoring, for which we have gained a solid reputation over the last *0 years, our cocopeat products are also tested by RHP.
Several producers stipulate this as a minimum requirement for their raw materials.