Physical and chemical Specification of Standard Cocopeat substrate
Elements | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Electro Conductivity (vol ratio 1:1.5) | < 0,7 | mS/cm |
pH | 5,7 - 6,5 | |
Total Porosity | 93 – 95 | % |
Air Porosity | 17 – 20 | % |
Moisture Retention | 48 – 53 | % |
Bulk Density | 75 – 78 | gr/litre |
Particles more than 8 mm | < 1 | % weight |
Particles between 4 - 8 mm | 5 – 10 | % weight |
Particles between 1 – 4 mm | 45 – 50 | % weight> |
Particles between 0.25 – 1 mm | 40 – 45 | % weight |
Particles less than 0.25 mm | < 5 | % weight |
Fibre | 5 – 10 | % volume |