Multi-point testing, batch-level traceability, and in-house laboratory analysis. Quality is not a department — it is the process.
Growing media quality is defined by measurable physical and chemical parameters — not brand names. Our process is designed to produce substrates with consistent, verifiable specifications. We test. We document. We trace.
| Parameter | Method | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity (EC) | 1:1.5 extraction method | < 0.5 mS/cm (standard) |
| pH | 1:1.5 extraction method | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| Moisture Content | Oven-dry method | 15-20% (compressed) |
| Expansion Ratio | Volume measurement | 5:1 minimum (5kg blocks) |
| Particle Size Distribution | Sieve analysis | Per product type |
| Water Holding Capacity | Gravimetric method | > 600% by weight |
| Air-Filled Porosity | Volume displacement | 10-30% (varies by blend) |
| Wettability | Re-hydration time test | < 30 min to full saturation |
Electrical conductivity and pH are the two parameters that determine whether a cocopeat substrate will help or harm your crop.
Raw coir pith contains sodium (Na⁺), potassium (K⁺), and chloride (Cl⁻) ions from seawater exposure during coconut processing. Untreated cocopeat can have EC levels of 2.0+ mS/cm — toxic for most crops.
EC consistently below 0.5 mS/cm. pH stabilized at 5.5–6.5. Every batch tested before packaging.
Washing alone does not solve the salt problem. Cocopeat has a high cation exchange capacity (CEC) — it holds onto sodium and potassium ions even after washing. These ions are then slowly released into the root zone during irrigation.
Buffering with calcium nitrate replaces sodium/potassium ions with calcium ions on the coir's exchange sites. This prevents delayed salt release and provides a stable, low-EC growing environment from the first day of use.
Our buffering process is not optional — it is standard on all export-grade cocopeat products.
Every production batch is coded with complete manufacturing data:
This traceability system ensures any quality issue can be traced back to its source — raw material lot, processing stage, and responsible operator.
We can supply lab test reports for any product in our range. Contact us with your specification requirements.