KELPEAT & KELPEAT PLUS
Kelpeat and Kelpeat Plus are made of scientifically decomposed Coconut Pith. It is 100% Organic Manure and is an eco – friendly soil conditioner. It has appreciable quantities Of NPK and micronutrients.
Kelpeat Plus is a combination of a natural substrate perlite and established organic manure - Coco peat. Both are ideally suited for potted plants, Home gardens, seed Germination, rooting etc.
Physical properties of Kelpeat and Kelpeat Plus are as follows
Bulk density: 350 to 400 kgs per cu. m. water holding Capacity upto 500 % by weight
Chemical Properties
Major Nutrients
Nitrogen: 1.4%. Phosphorous 1.4%. Potash 1.4%.
Other Properties
PH:5.5 to 6.0
EC 0.50 m. mhos
Moisture: 70-80%
Cellulose 15.00%
Lignin 10.00%
C.N. ratio 25: 1
Kelpeat is organic Manure prepared from natural material and variation in the properties is expected.
Kelpeat is not a fertilizer though it contains small percentage of major and micronutrients.
Kelpeat or Kelpeat Plus should be used for hardening of tissue culture plantlets only on a selective basis.
ADVANTAGES
- It improves water holding capacity upto 500% by weight
- Soil erosion can be reduced by regular application of cocopeat
- It helps to retain chemical fertilizers in the plant root zone for a longer period
- It reduces watering frequency in garden crops
- It increases soil respiration and helps plants to develop strong and healthy root systems
- It can be used for germination of Hybrid flower and vegetable seeds
- It improves microbial activities in the soil.
- Cocopeat Plus helps in breaking up hard and compacted soil rendering it suitable for growth, giving plant life a long lasting effect.
- It aids irrigation of new soil structure.
- It eliminates the need for topsoil.
- It also helps in neutralizing pH of acidic / saline soils.
APPLICATIONS
- Seed Germination
- Potting Mix
- New Lawns
- Home garden
- Rooting Media
- Floriculture
- Vegetable cultivation
- Dry land agriculture
- Plantations
- Forestry