Uses
- High water retention capacity
- Good aeration
- pH neutral
- Biodegradable
- Sustainable
Overall, coir is a valuable material in vermicomposting that helps to create a healthy and productive environment for earthworms and produces nutrient-rich vermicompost for plants.
| S.No | Parameters | Raw coir pith (%) | Composted coir pith (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Lignin |
30.00 |
4.80 |
|
2 |
Cellulose |
26.52 |
10.10 |
|
3 |
Carbon |
26.00 |
24.00 |
|
4 |
Nitrogen |
0.26 |
1.24 |
|
5 |
Phosphorous |
0.01 |
0.06 |
|
6 |
Potassium |
0.78 |
1.20 |
|
7 |
Calcium |
0.40 |
0.50 |
|
8 |
Magnesium |
0.36 |
0.48 |
|
9 |
Iron(ppm) |
0.07 |
0.09 |
|
10 |
Manganese(ppm) |
12.50 |
25.00 |
|
11 |
Zinc(ppm) |
7.50 |
15.80 |
|
12 |
Copper(ppm) |
3.10 |
6.20 |
|
13 |
C:N ratio |
112.1 |
24:1 |