Canna Coco
Growing Substrate
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Environmentally safe
- Economical
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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.