- Environmentally
safe
- Economical
- Biodegradable
- User friendly
After years of extensive research the
pioneers at Canna have developed Canna Coco - finely ground
flakes of coconut fiber growing medium.
Coconut Fiber has been used for several
years now as a growing medium in the indoor horticultural
industry and is becoming increasingly popular. Canna Coco
is a substrate which is environmentally safe, economical,
biodegradable and user friendly.
Coconut requires pre-treating before it
is suitable for use as a growing medium. Early attempts
failed due to the high potassium and sodium content naturally
present in the fiber. When the growers added calcium or
magnesium to the substrate, the naturally occurring potassium
and sodium in the fiber was released causing damage to
the plant.
Research and testing conducted by the
plant-food pioneers at Canna have since resolved these
issues and developed Canna Coco. Canna Coco is treated
and washed in order to reduce levels of potassium and
sodium. Calcium, magnesium and other primary elements
are also added to the coconut fiber. The result is that
Canna Coco requires no special start regiment before you
plant your crop. This is particularly advantageous for
crops with short growing seasons.
Canna Coco also has several important
qualities when used as a growing medium. Since the source
of the substrate is found above ground, it is naturally
free of typical soil diseases. The coconut's organic complex
contains trichoderma, a mold which works to keep root
diseases in check and stimulates root development.
Coconut fiber contains approximately 75%
water and 25% air - an ideal ratio for almost any culture.
This capacity to hold water makes the medium particularly
suitable to root cuttings.
Coconut naturally buffers pH which means
that all the elements required for the plant's healthy
growth are readily accessible to the plant.
In addition the Canna Coco substrate can
be used several times and is environmentally friendly.
The disposal is simple, just empty the finely ground flakes
over your rose beds or any garden bed. |
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