Coconut

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Coconut, or coir, is available in various forms, such as pith, fibre and chips. All coconut products are harvested form the outer husk of the coconut. Coir products, if stabilised in the right way, have a stable structure. To ensure safe use, it is important to wash and process coconut products before application to ensure the nutrient exchange rate is minimised. All our coconut products have the RHP quality label which guarantees a good nutrient level.

Coconut fibre in its pure state retains little water and therefore has a very airy structure. Coconut fibre and coconut chips are used to add structure to substrate mixtures. This type of coconut material creates an open structure in a substrate that facilitates good drainage and makes irrigation easier.

Coconut pith creates a fine, homogeneous structure with a reasonably high air content that retains water well and allows rapid rewetting from a dry state.

Insight into sustainability and eco-footprint

The themes of sustainability and environmentally-conscious cultivation are gaining traction throughout the horticultural sector. To support growers in this transition, all our substrates are categorised into a sustainability class. This class gives our customers continuous insight into the sustainability and circularity of a substrate and the corresponding properties. This classification system not only aims to offer CO2 and peat-free substrates, it also examines the origin and type of organic raw materials and fertilisers.

Four different classes are used: A, B, C and D. The sustainability class of a substrate is determined based on a set of pre-defined standards. By taking these criteria into account when formulating a substrate blend, we can produce a product with the desired sustainability class.

The table below shows the different classes and the applicable criteria ranging from the peat percentage to increasing use of circular raw materials.

A Class

  • 100% Peat free
  • At least 50% green raw materials
  • Maximum 35% mineral raw materials
  • No inorganic fertilizers

CO2 Footprint Class A
(<60kg eq/ENm3)

B Class

  • 100% Peat free
  • At least 15% green raw materials
  • Maximum 35% mineral raw materials

CO2 Footprint Class B
(<60kg eq/ENm3)

Class

  • Maximum 65% peat
  • Exclusively RPP peat

CO2 Footprint Class C
(50-150kg eq/ENm3)

Class

  • More than 65% peat (unlimited)
  • Exclusively RPP peat

CO2 Footprint Class D
(70-350kg eq/ENm3)

Discover more about our sustainability classes? Go to values ​​> Sustainability or contact us.

Contact us!

Are you eager to discover all the benefits we can offer your crops? We are happy to advise you! Or do you believe in the importance of sustainability and want to make your own contribution? Let us help you. Contact one of our specialists at +31(0) 88 22 44 800 or sales@lensli.com.