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BioD-MediumTM |
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Excellent plant growth |
Coir fiber dust |
Natural byproduct |
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BioD-Medium, coir dust, is a natural, biodegradable
by-product from the coconut fiber industry. It is the leftover dust after
extraction of fiber from freshwater cured coconut husks. After extraction of
fiber, coir dust is stored in open air for 2-3 years before using. Exposure
to natural conditions, rain in particular, weathers coir dust and reduces
its salinity and conductivity. Aged coconut dust has properties suitable for
promoting plant growth. A 50% increase in root growth has been observed in
many plants when they are grown in coir dust mediums. A higher rose
production can be achieved using coir dust. BioD-Medium is available in
different dry compaction units (8:1, 5:1 and 2:1) and forms. The forms are
bricks, blocks, bales and disks. |
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Available Forms |
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8:1 compacted bricks |
8:1 compacted disks |
5:1 compacted blocks |
2:1 compacted bales |
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Size |
8" x 4" x 2" |
Size |
Dia. 3.1" |
Size |
12" x 12" x 6" |
Size |
32" x 17" x 13" |
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Volume |
0.33 cu.ft. (8-9 L) |
Volume |
0.8 L |
Volume |
2.5 cu.ft. (70 L) /block |
Volume |
8 cu.ft. (226 L) |
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Weight |
1.4 lbs each brick |
Weight |
2.1 oz each disk |
Weight |
11 lbs each block |
Weight |
55 lbs each |
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Packing |
24 bricks/case |
Packing |
200 bricks/case |
Packing |
4 blocks/case |
Packing |
one bale |
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Case weight |
33 lbs |
Case weight |
26 lbs |
Case weight |
44 lbs |
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To break a brick, add 1
gallon of water. |
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Add 0.5 liters of water
for each disk. |
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To break a block, add
6-7 gallons of water. |
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Can break manually.
Sprinkle water if necessary. |
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Excellent medium for
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Advantages
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Properties |
- Plant propagation
- Plant growth
- Flowerbed mulch
- Potting soil mixtures
- Reptile bedding
- Worm cultures
- Hydroponics cultures
- Environmental clean-ups
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- All natural and organic
- Environmentally friendly
- Excellent ability to retain nutrients
- Wets easily - no wetting agents needed
- Ensures air and moisture retention
- Enables excellent root development
- Reduces crop attrition
- Requires less space to store
- Reduces nursery time for plants
- Cost effective
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| PH |
5.0 – 6.8 |
| C:N ratio |
80:1 |
| Total pore space (v/v) |
94 – 96 % |
| Air filled porosity (v/v) |
10 – 12 % |
| Water holding capacity (DW) |
8 – 9 times |
| Cellulose (w/w, DW) |
20 – 30 % |
| Lignin (w/w, DW) |
65 – 70 % |
| Organic matter (w/w, DW) |
94 – 98 % |
| Organic carbon (w/w, DW) |
45 – 50 % |
| Cation exchange capacity |
60 – 130 m. Eq./100g |
| Ash (DW) |
3 – 6 % |
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Material Safety Data Sheets |
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