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.