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
Grekkon Limited offers the best coco peat price in Kenya
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Do you have offices in the coastal counties of Kenya?
If so,Where?
Whats the Phone Numbers to get touch?
Do you deliver?
Dear Moustafa,
Currently, we're serving he coastal belt from our Nairobi office, but our Mombasa will be operational from 1st February, 2022. It will be located along Jomo Kenyatta street, directly opposite Mombasa Pentecostal church. yes, we do deliver to the coast at a fee.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Do you sell treated cocopeat or one ready to use? If not where do I get the Calcium nitrate to treat i
Dear Alice,
We sell untreated coco peat, and we provide free calcium nitrate fertiliser for you to treat with.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Did you say free are is there some clarification??? Where is your store am in ksm???
Good morning Robert,
Yes. Our coco peat for sale in Kenya comes with some free Calcium Nitrate fertiliser for treatment
Our Kisumu office is located in Ojenge plaza, along Kakamega road, just after the Kondele overpass
Best regards,
Customer Service
Kindly get in touch with me am a potential customer.
Call me on:0792010191
Julius
Dear Julius,
Cathy will be calling you shortly. Thank you!
Best regards,
Customer Service
I am small scale farmer who is looking forward to start in using cocopeat but I don't know who to prepare it. I need a guide line in treating it and the cost of cocopeat
Dear Gabriel,
This coco peat post provides details on the treatment.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hello i am in thika do you have branch in thika
Dear Ndichu,
We serve Thika from our Utawala store. How can we assist you sir?
Best regards,
Customer Service
Where are you located?
Dear Louise,
Come to Amrash Business Park in Utawala, if you're in or within Nairobi.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hi, I need loose coco peat for a school project this month, do you do deliveries?
Hi
I am looking for coco husk chips, do you supply it or can you connect with the right suppliers?. I need 2 tons oof coco chips in Uganda at earleast.
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SIMBA
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Hi. Am Edward.
Am planning to grow 1200 polythene-potted greenhouse tomatoes in month of June 2021. How many kilos of cocoa peat can I need for that number of seedlings? Are 6cm by 4cm black polythene tubes(like the ones used for tree/flower seedlings)appropriate?
What is the minimum order for loose cocopeat? I'm in syokimau
Dear Caro,
Your minimum Coco peat order is 5kgs. When do you need it?
Best regards,
Customer Service