PEAT SUBSTITUTES AND SUBSTRATE ADDITIVES
The fruit of the coconut palm consists partly of a fibrous network that is characterized by high elasticity and durability and because of these properties has long been a coveted raw material for the manufacture of ropes.
This fibrous network can also be used to obtain substrate starting materials that are well suited as additives to replace peat.
Coconut products increase the airflow and water permeability of the peat. The favorable water capacity, in particular the high proportion of readily available water and the low weight are further advantages of the material.