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KELPEAT & KELPEAT PLUS

Kelpeat and Kelpeat Plus are made of scientifically decomposed Coconut Pith. It is 100% Organic Manure and is an eco – friendly soil conditioner. It has appreciable quantities Of NPK and micronutrients.

Kelpeat Plus is a combination of a natural substrate perlite and established organic manure - Coco peat. Both are ideally suited for potted plants, Home gardens, seed Germination, rooting etc.

Physical properties of Kelpeat and Kelpeat Plus are as follows
•  Bulk density: 350 to 400 kgs per cu. m. water holding Capacity upto 500 % by weight
•  Chemical Properties
•  Major Nutrients
•  Nitrogen: 1.4%. Phosphorous 1.4%. Potash 1.4%.

Other Properties
•  PH:5.5 to 6.0
•  EC 0.50 m. mhos
•  Moisture: 70-80%
•  Cellulose 15.00%
•  Lignin 10.00%
•  C.N. ratio 25: 1

Kelpeat is organic Manure prepared from natural material and variation in the properties is expected.
Kelpeat is not a fertilizer though it contains small percentage of major and micronutrients.
Kelpeat or Kelpeat Plus should be used for hardening of tissue culture plantlets only on a selective basis.
ADVANTAGES
•  It improves water holding capacity upto 500% by weight
•  Soil erosion can be reduced by regular application of cocopeat
•  It helps to retain chemical fertilizers in the plant root zone for a longer period
•  It reduces watering frequency in garden crops
•  It increases soil respiration and helps plants to develop strong and healthy root systems
•  It can be used for germination of Hybrid flower and vegetable seeds
•  It improves microbial activities in the soil.
•  Cocopeat Plus helps in breaking up hard and compacted soil rendering it suitable for growth, giving plant life a long lasting effect.
•  It aids irrigation of new soil structure.
•  It eliminates the need for topsoil.
•  It also helps in neutralizing pH of acidic / saline soils.

APPLICATIONS
•  Seed Germination
•  Potting Mix
•  New Lawns
•  Home garden
•  Rooting Media
•  Floriculture
•  Vegetable cultivation
•  Dry land agriculture
•  Plantations
•  Forestry