Coco husk chips provide the excellent structure and aeration that bark growing mediums provide while improving moisture retention. Unlike peat moss, coconut husk chips attract rather than repel water. They can actually hold up to 10 times their weight in water, so gardeners can water their plants less often. While they retain water well, they also deliver excellent drainage. This quality makes root rot and oversaturation unlikely. Coco husk chips also retain their structure by resisting compaction. This makes them ideal for transplants that need space for healthy root development.

Coco husk chips are also rich in the nutrients plants need. They retain calcium and magnesium but slowly release potassium and nitrogen to aid plant growth. They’re also high in lignins, which encourage the growth of good bacteria.

Thorough processing makes coconut husk chips naturally weed- and pathogen-free. Coco husk chips also resist bacterial, fungal, and mold growth, which can threaten plants. Snails, slugs, moths, and other insects also aren’t attracted to coco husk chips as they are to natural soil and some other growing solutions.

Coco chips are also incredibly eco-friendly. Coconuts grow quickly, with one tree delivering new coconuts every couple of months. We already harvest coconuts for food and drink, so turning the husks into coconut husk chips is a smart way to make use of a waste product. In contrast, collecting some other growing materials such as peat moss damages the natural environment.

Adding to their eco-friendly credentials, coconut husk chips last for three to four years. They’re incredibly durable and can be completely dried out, then wet again, unlike many growing materials that break down much faster. When they do reach the end of their life, coconut husk chips are also biodegradable. That means they won’t clog up landfills.

Coco husk chips are also lightweight. If you’ve ever wrestled with a bag of potting mix, you’ll appreciate this benefit. Since they’re lightweight, you can also buy coconut husk chips from us  without worrying about anything.