What Is Coco Coir?
Coco coir is a light brown or white fiber made from the shredded outer husk of the coconut. Coco coir is prized for its flexibility, strength and ability to absorb water. It's an important material in many developing areas of the world for its use as a building material as well as a commodity. Does this Spark an idea?
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Mats of Coco Coir
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Coco coir is sometimes used to make twine. Coco coir is a common material in doormats, rope and twine. Mats made of felted coco coir are often placed on hillsides and riverbanks to prevent erosion.
Coco Coir and Gardening
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Due to rising environmental concerns about the overfarming of peat bogs, some gardeners have stopped using peat moss in their potting soil and have switched to coco coir.
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A Hydroponic Helper
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Coco coir's water-absorbing qualities make it a popular growth medium for hydroponics, in which plants are grown indoors without soil in a balanced mix of water, light and nutrients.
Coco Names
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Coco coir goes by many names, including coconut coir, coco peat and simply coco.
Coco Coir Production
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To make coco coir, coconut husks are soaked in water to soften them, and then the longer outer fibers are separated from the softer fibers underneath.
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- Photo Credit coconut image by Witold Krasowski from Fotolia.com twine image by pdtnc from Fotolia.com
