Why EC is the first number a buyer should check
Electrical conductivity measures residual salt left in the coir after washing. Unwashed pith can run above 2 mS/cm — high enough to burn seedling roots. Our washed cocopeat blocks are washed down to under 0.5 mS/cm before they leave Kangeyam, which is the threshold most horticultural buyers in Europe specify.
A low EC reading is the difference between a growing medium and a liability. It is the first line we put on every cocopeat spec sheet, ahead of density or expansion ratio.
Density, expansion and what the 5 kg block actually contains
Each block is compressed to a standard 5 kg weight and expands to roughly 75–80 litres once hydrated, depending on how much air the buyer works into the mix. We hold expansion ratio steady block to block, because a mismatch between quoted and actual yield is the second most common dispute we see raised against uninspected suppliers.
Export block specification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressed block weight | 5 kg |
| Expanded yield | 75 – 80 litres |
| Electrical conductivity (EC) | < 0.5 mS/cm, washed |
Clearance paperwork
Full phytosanitary and fumigation clearance certificates travel with every coir and cocopeat consignment we ship. If your import authority asks for a specific certificate format, tell the desk before booking — it is far easier to prepare at origin than to chase after the container has sailed.
