BioD-Medium, coir pith (dust), is a natural, biodegradable by-product from the coconut fiber industry. It is the leftover fine coir particles after extraction of fiber from freshwater cured coconut husks. After extraction of fiber, coir pith is stored in open air for 2-3 years before using. Exposure to natural conditions, rain in particular, weathers coir dust and reduces its salinity and conductivity. Aged coir pith has properties suitable for promoting seed germination plant growth. A 50% increase in root growth has been observed in many plants when they are grown in coir dust mediums. A higher rose production can be achieved using coir dust. BioD-Medium is available in 5:1 and 2:1 dry compaction units. Coir pith is also excellent reptile bedding, medium for worm cultures and also insulation medium for plant over wintering.
Growing native plants in coir pith for restoration is getting very popular.
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BioD-Medium 5:1 compacted block
To break a block, add 6-7 gallons of water.
To break a block, add 6-7 gallons of water.
BioD-Medium 2:1 compacted bale
Can break manually. Sprinkle water if necessary
Can break manually. Sprinkle water if necessary
Available Size information
| Property | BioD-Medium™ |
BioD-Medium™ |
|---|---|---|
| Size length width height |
12 in (30 cm) 12 in (30 cm) 6 in (15 cm) |
32 in (80 cm) |
| Final Volume | 2.5 cu.ft. (70 L) /block | 8 cu.ft. (226 L) |
| Unit Weight | 11 lbs (5 kg) each block | 55 lbs each one bale |
| Packing | 4 blocks/case | 1 bale |
| Case weight | 44 lbs | 55 lbs each one bale |
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Raw coir fiber
Supporting products
Advantages
To break a 5:1 compacted block, add 6-7 gallons of water. Will break in 20 - 30 minutes.
The 2:1 bales can break manually. Sprinkle water if necessary.
- All natural and organic
- Environmentally friendly
- Excellent ability to retain nutrients
- Wets easily - no wetting agents needed
- Ensures air and moisture retention
- Enables excellent root development
- Reduces crop attrition
- Requires less space to store
- Reduces nursery time for plants
- Cost effective
To break a 5:1 compacted block, add 6-7 gallons of water. Will break in 20 - 30 minutes.
The 2:1 bales can break manually. Sprinkle water if necessary.
Properties
| PH | 5.0 – 6.8 |
| C:N ratio | 80:1 |
| Total pore space (v/v) | 94 – 96 % |
| Air filled porosity (v/v) | 10 – 12 % |
| Water holding capacity (DW) | 8 – 9 times |
| Cellulose (w/w, DW) | 20 – 30 % |
| Lignin (w/w, DW) | 65 – 70 % |
| Organic matter (w/w, DW) | 94 – 98 % |
| Organic carbon (w/w, DW) | 45 – 50 % |
| Cation exchange capacity | 60 – 130 m. Eq./100g |
| Ash (DW) | 3 – 6 % |
