Struggling to grow healthy crops or get seedlings off the ground? Contaminated soil could be the culprit! Quality Cocopeat is the solution for challenges related to infected soils in Kenya. It offers a better, disease-free and high moisture capacity medium for proper crop propagation.

Through this guide, you will learn why quality cocopeat is required for propagation, how to get and use it, reputable supplier and unit cost in Kenya.

Cocopeat in Kenya Price

The average Cocopeat price in Kenya is KES 850 for a 5 kg block size.

Cocopeat is a versatile special growing substance that works best in seed starting projects, growing in planting bags and hydroponic farming.

Cocopeat Nairobi

Farmers and garden enthusiasts in Nairobi can conveniently access cocopeat in Nairobi due to top nearby cocopeat suppliers such as Aqua Hub LTD.

How to Get Quality Cocopeat in Kenya

To get Top Quality Cocopeat in Kenya, the popular dealer in Nairobi, Aqua Hub LTD is the most recommended.

Finding the Best Cocopeat in Kenya

Not all cocopeat in the market is reliable for propagation. To ensure successful propagation, it is important to buy top quality cocopeat. The considerations for quality cocopeat are;

1. Low Electrical Conductivity (EC): High EC indicates high acidity which may kill seedlings thus you should consider low EC.
2. Uniform Texture: Good quality cocopeat will have a uniform, fine texture, without large Fibers.
3. Minimal Fiber Content: While some Fiber is natural, excessive amounts can hinder water retention and aeration.
4. Reputable Suppliers: Sourcing your cocopeat from trusted suppliers is key to ensuring quality and consistency.

Cocopeat Mombasa

While, Mombasa has the coconut husks for producing Cocopeat, treated, top quality cocopeat are sourced from Aqua Hub Kenya.

Properties of Top Quality Cocopeat

• Light thus easy to pack and transport.
• Slow decomposition can be reused for up to 10 years before it decomposes.
• Neutral PH (ranges btw 5.5 to 6.8) thus optimal for most crops.
• High and Super water retention; can hold up to 8 times the moisture held by normal soil making sure your seedlings don’t die out quickly.
• Resistant to bacterial and fungal infections
• Loose texture thus high aeration.
• Optimal Drainage: high porosity of the medium prevents waterlogging that often suffocates the roots.

We source and supply top quality cocopeat for variety of crop seedlings or general growing needs in Kenya.

Factors that Affect Cocopeat Prices in Kenya

The cocopeat prices in Kenya can vary depending on several factors:

Cocopeat size: cocopeat is normally sold in compressed bale sizes of 1or 5kg. The bale size determines the cost.

Quality level: top quality or treated cocopeat is expensive, unlike untreated cocopeat which is cheaper.

Supplier: different suppliers charge different pricing. We offer competitive prices for quality cocopeat.

To get the most accurate and up-to-date pricing information, it’s recommended to directly inquire with suppliers like Aqua Hub Kenya and compare prices from different vendors in your region

How Coco Peat is Prepared for Propagation

Raw cocopeat in kenya is unsuitable for use in propagation due to salt and impurities that can cause leaching. The best method of making cocopeat convenient for propagation is to remove the salt by washing with water.

The procedure of Washing or Treating Cocopeat is as follows.

1. The first step involves soaking the cocopeat medium in water. For 5 kg of cocopeat block, mix with 20 – 22 l of water
2. After all the cocopeat is hydrated, add calcium nitrate and mix well. Leave it for 24 hours for all salt to dissolve.
3. Wash and rinse the cocopeat with excess water.
4. Drain water until moist cocopeat is left.
5. Measure the EC of the resulting cocopeat to ensure it has the right PH.

What are the Uses of Cocopeat?

1. Growing of potted in-house plants – blends well with other potted mixtures and offers reliable water and nutrient control medium
2. Seedling propagation in greenhouses – perfect for starting seeds in trays as it has excellent water retention and drainage properties.
3. Growing of Cuttings – due to disease free nature, it supports quick sprouting of cuttings.
4. Hydroponic farming
5. Lawn propagation in gardens, homes and backyards
6. Greenhouse crop propagation in bags
7. Outfield plant growing