A coco peat block (also called coir pith block or coconut coir block) is a compressed form of coco peat, which is a natural growing medium made from the fibrous dust (pith) of coconut husks.

When coconuts are processed for coir fiber (used in mats, ropes, etc.), the fine powdery byproduct — coco peat — is collected, cleaned, dried, and compressed into compact blocks of 5 kg (or sometimes 650g, 1kg, etc.).

Coco peat block 5 kgs specifications

Parameter	Standard Value
Weight	4.8–5.2 kg/block
Size	30 × 30 × 10–12 cm
EC	≤ 1.0 mS/cm ≤0.5 mS/cm
pH	5–7
Moisture	< 15%
Impurities	< 3%
Expansion	70- 75L/block

HOW TO MAKE COCO PEAT BLOCK 5 KGS?

1⃣ Harvesting mature coconut husk

The husk is separated from the coconut shell.
2⃣ Crushing the coconut husks

Coconut husk is crushed into coir fiber and coco peat
3⃣ Extracting coco peat from the crushed husks.

4⃣ Washing coco peat to reduce EC (salt content)

5⃣ Sun drying and sterilizing

6⃣ Compressing coco peat into 5kg blocks

7⃣ Packing blocks on pallets and loading into containers

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  Washed Coco Peat

  

  Definition:
  Coco peat that has been rinsed with clean water to reduce the salt content and remove impurities.

  Key Features:

  

  

  • Low EC (≤ 1mS/cm)

  • Suitable for horticulture and agriculture

  • More uniform and clean

  • Neutral to slightly acidic pH (around 5.5 – 6.5)

  • Better water retention and aeration

  Best Used For:

  • Growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, seedlings

  • Potting mixes

  • Hydroponics

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    Greenhouses

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  Unwashed Coco Peat

  

  Definition:
  Raw coco peat that has not been treated to remove natural salts or impurities.

  Key Features:

  

  • High EC (can be > 2 mS/cm) due to residual sea salts

  • May contain dust, sand, and small debris

  • Can harm sensitive plants due to salt stress

  • Inconsistent pH and moisture retention

  Best Used For:

  

  • Industrial use, such as oil absorption

  • Landscaping (non-sensitive areas)

  • Requires washing before use in agriculture