Coco peat

Coco peat supplier in Kenya

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Grekkon Limited is the largest coco peat supplier in Kenya. Our product is in 5kg compressed blocks or 5kg and 18kg bags in loose form. When searching for where to buy coco peat in Kenya,  note that we our offer coco peat price in Kenya based on the level of coco peat treatment. We provide untreated, and treated material for use as a multipurpose medium. Our coco peat processing in Mombasa is from coconut husks to create a good alternative for propagating seedlings and flower production. It is also for hydroponic farming and for soil amendments. Common commercial food crops propagated on seedling trays are; tomato, cabbage, onion, peppers, fruit trees amongst many others. Those grown directly in the field are; watermelon, cucumber, squash, butternut and many more

For it to work effectively, wash it and treat it. This because it has soluble salts mainly sodium which causes root hair scorching, which results in poor or failed seedling take-off after germination

 

Loose cocp peat after processing by Grekkon Limited in Kwale county

5kg coco peat blocks

Coco peat price in Kenya

and product specs by Grekkon Limited

 

Prices (Untreated) / (Treated) Kes 80/Kg & Kes 135/kg
PH 6.3 – 6.7
Electrical conductivity (EC) 1.6 – 2.0
Expansion ratio 2.5 – 3
Moisture content <5%
Compression volume 28L
Fibre content <3%
Sand content <1%

 

The equivalent water volume of our 1kg Coco peat is 8 litres 

 

 

How to treat coco peat and seedling propagation

1. Cleaning

Place the material in a container. Add 150L of water over the 5kg block. The block will hydrate in 5 minutes. Turn the block over halfway through the process. Pull the block apart and make sure any dry areas are fully hydrated. Drain the extra water into plants or nursery beds. The material is ready for use directly in troughs, or seedling trays. One 5kg block expands to 2 cubic feet

2. Steps on how to treat coco noir with Calcium Nitrate

  • Add water in a trough
  • Add calcium nitrate to water at a ratio of 10grams or 1 tablespoon full per 5kg block.
  • Leave for about 30minutes for the calcium nitrate to hydrate and loosen.
  • Mix or stir the calcium nitrate solution and leave for 24hours. This is to allow for calcium nitrate to replace the sodium salt. It is a double displacement reaction where two salts are formed: Calcium carbonate which is a precipitate and Sodium nitrate.

    Ca(NO3)2+Na2CO3= CaCO3 ↓ + NaNO3

    • After 24hours, drain the water then wash or rinse, at least 7 times to remove all the soluble salts traces.
    • The pH and electrical conductivity (EC) of the media measured. The ideal pH should be 5.6 – 6.5 while the EC should be 1.6 – 2.0.
    • Finally, the media is potted in seedling trays then seeds sowed.
    • After germination, the nutrition program begins after two weeks since the media does not have nutrients.

3. Planting

Place the tiny seeds individually in each  seedling tray cell, then cover with the coco peat planting media.

 

Coco peat supplier in Kenya

FAQs

i. How much does coco peat cost?

 Coco peat price in Kenya is Kes 80/Kg for loose coco peat. Cost of treated coco peat blocks is Kes 135/kg 

These are retail prices. Bulk consumers and resellers receive a discount

ii. What is the rate of coco peat use?

5kgs of coco peat will be used on 12 to 15 seedling trays

Benefits of using coco peat as a growing medium

i. It is highly porous. This is for easy air and water movement to the plant roots.
ii. Has good water holding capacity. It ensures there is no over watering or under watering of your seedlings.
iii. High cation exchange capacity. This allows easy and large movement of nutrients to plant root hairs
iv. Compressed coco peat blocks. They are easy to transport and handle
v. None acidic media. It provides a great environment for root beneficial fungi and bacteria to grow and multiply
vi. Zero nutrients. The fact that it has zero nutrients means you can easily formulate various quantities required for your seedlings
vii. Sanitised growing media. It is disease and pest-free because we sanitise it during production. This destroys all fungus, bacterial or insect pests

iii. How do you manufacture coco peat?

It is made from coconut husks which are cleaned, then processed in a manner that separates fibre and coco peat dust. During manufacturing, e determine how much fibre will go into the coco peat ‘dust’ . For clients who want high fibre (up to 30%), we allow in more. For regular consumers, only 3% or less of the fibre mixes with the coco peat dust. High fibre content coco peat is popular with hydroponic farming because it allows for better aeration, while low fibre coco peat is common in nurseries

Coconut husks for coco peat processing by Grekkon Limited

iv. What is coco peat good for?

  • It has anti-fungal properties, hence appropriate for seed establishment
  • It is a soil amendment product
  • Coco peat is used in hydroponic crop production

v. How long does coco peat last?

Up to 5 years in proper storage

vi. Diadvantages of using coco peat

  • If it holds too uch water, crop roots will rot
  • It provides weak crop support, so lodging will be experienced in mature crops
  • It cannot be applied for the growth of succulent plants
  • If not well treated, its salinity will restrict crop growth

vii. Is coco peat better than soil?

  • It provides water longer to plant than soil
  • It does not support crop growth better than soil

viii. Can we mix coco peat with soil?

Yes as a compost to improve the soil’s properties

ix. How long should coco peat be soaked?

Soak in a calcium nitrate solution for 12 – 48 hours to displace the sodium ions at a rate of 1kg calcium nitrate in 20litres of water

x. Can coco peat be used for all plants?

Yes

Coco peat supplier in Kenya

As the leading coco peat supplier in Kenya, Grekkon Limited’s agronomy team advises nurseries and other users. This advice is on the product’s best practices to make great use out of it. Our sanitised media is a natural substitute for the soil because it is free of any infection or pest attack on the crop

Coco peat price in Kenya

Grekkon Limited offers the best coco peat price in Kenya 

Admin

Established in 2017, Grekkon Limited is a Kenyan agribusiness company. It specialises in the provision of; - Irrigation systems - Greenhouse construction - Dam liners installation - Water pumps - Solar dryers construction - Agriculture nets - Borehole drilling The company has operations offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri, Meru, and Nyahururu

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  • Hi. Can I get some untreated loose cocopeat? I have seen that you sell it at KES 65 per kg...
    Thanks

    • Dear John,

      Yes we have loose coco peat available. Where are you located sir?

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

    • Greetings Felix,

      We serve Kakamega from our Kisumu office. Share your contact for us to reach you or call us in Kisumu on 0759 000 911

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

  • Do you sell pH test kit?
    Can I do away with test kit when using organic media like Cocopeat?
    Kindly help.

    • Dear Betty,

      We do not sell the pH test kit, and unless you need it to verify our pH quality spec as given, it is not a necessity.

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

  • Hi, could you let me know of a coconut fibre supplier please, if you only do cocopeat.

  • Hey we are urgently in need of cocopeat . Is it possible you send us quotations.
    Thank You.
    Julie

    • Dear Julie,

      Thank you for your inquiry. What quantity do you need us to quote for?

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

    • Dear Esther,

      Good evening. We only sell coco peat, however, we can link you up with a coconut fiber supplier.

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

  • Hello, do you sell six pack planting trays (the ones with only 6 slots used in nurseries)and if you do how much are they?

  • hi can you kindly send me a quotation for cocopeat both treated and untreated ,urgently in need of ten tonnes ,
    regards
    mashel nyagilo

    • Dear Mashel,

      Our untreated loose coco peat price in Kenya is Kes 65/kg. For 10tons, this is Kes 650,000. When and where do you need it?

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

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