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
| 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
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
Ca(NO3)2+Na2CO3= CaCO3 ↓ + NaNO3
Place the tiny seeds individually in each seedling tray cell, then cover with the coco peat planting media.
FAQs
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
5kgs of coco peat will be used on 12 to 15 seedling trays
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
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
Up to 5 years in proper storage
Yes as a compost to improve the soil’s properties
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
Yes
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
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Would like to know the procedure of purchasing cocopeat
Good afternoon Paul,
Share your contact number via info@grekkon.co.ke or reach is on 0777 157 132
Best regards,
Customer Service
Where are you located in ksm??
Hello, are you located in town or you only deliver?
Good evening Mercy,
Our Coco peat for sale in Kenya is available in our shops and we also make deliveries to clients
Best regards,
Customer Service
what is the current price of treated cocopeat
Good evening Vince,
Our Coco peat cost in Kenya is Kes 80/kg. This is untreated but we'll show you how to treat it and provide you with free CaNO3 fertilizer
Best regards,
Customer Service
Am in mombasa 50kg of coco peat untreated. Outlets here charging kes.200/kg instead of 80/kg .please arrange for me 10 compressed bales.
Good afternoon John,
Our Coco peat in Mombasa is available at our Mombasa office located along Jomo Kenyatta avenue opposite Mombasa Pentecostal church.
Share your contact number or reach us there on
+254 114 494 500.
Best regards,
Customer Service
What is the price of Coco peat in Mombasa?
Morning,
What is the price of 1Kg of Coco peat in Mombasa? Kindly share your Mombasa contacts.
Good morning Samuel,
Grekkon Limited's coco peat price in Mombasa is Kes 80/Kg. Our Mombasa branch number is 0114 494 500. Karibu
Best regards,
Customer Service
We are trying to engage in a ppp with a company that processes husks into cocopeat..coir and other products
Good afternoon Thomas,
Please share your contact number with us, we produce coco peat from coconut husks.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hello. I’m interested in the 5kg loose coco peat please. How do I go about contacting you? Thanks
Good evening Mubina,
Share your contact and we'll call you back on our coco peat cost in Kenya, or reach us on 0715 157 132/ 0777 157 132
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hi again. My number is 0737729155.
Do you offer delivery? I wanted the 5kg loose powder coco peat please. Thanks
Hello sir, we are manufacturer and supplier of washed cocopeat 5 kg block. We are own manufacturer so I will supply best quality and best price for your company. If you are interested means please contact me at classiccocoexp@gmail.com and my whatsapp number +91 9688099392