HOW TO CHECK COCO PEAT BLOCK QUALITY?

COCO HITECH would like to introduce practical guide on how to check coco peat quality, commonly used by importers, growers, and horticulture professionals :

1. Electrical Conductivity (EC)

• Why it matters: High salt content can burn plant roots.

• Good quality:

  • Low EC coco peat: ≤ 0.5 mS/cm (best for horticulture)

  • Medium EC: 0.6–1.0 mS/cm

• How to check: EC meter after soaking coco peat in clean water.

👉 Washed & buffered coco peat is always recommended.

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2. Testing pH Value

• Ideal range: 5.5 – 6.5

• Suitable for most plants, vegetables, flowers, and hydroponics.

• How to check: pH meter or soil test kit after hydration.

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3. Expansion Ratio

• Indicates how much volume you get after hydration.

• Standard quality:

  • 5 kg block → 70–75 liters

• Low expansion = poor processing or excessive dust.

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4. Coco peat/ fiber content

• Ideal: < 10% fiber

• Too much fiber reduces water retention.

• Check visually after soaking.

5. Particle Size (Texture)

   

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• Good coco peat: uniform, spongy texture

• Fine grade: 0–6 mm (seedlings, hydroponics)

• Mixed grade: suitable for general planting

• Avoid excessive powder or large chunks.

6. Moisture Content

• Standard: < 20%

• Too wet coco peat may develop mold during shipping.

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7. Impurities

• Acceptable: < 3%

• Should be free from sand, stones, plastic, roots, or wood.

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8. Certifications & Test Reports

• Ask supplier for:

  • EC & pH lab reports

  • Phytosanitary certificate

  • ISO / OMRI / Organic certification (if needed)

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✅ Summary of High-Quality Coco Peat

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