Biocyte Pith Plus

Product Description

Compost developed from coir waste is a good organic manure and soil conditioner applicable to agricultural crops. BIOCYTE PITH+ Coir Board in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has developed the technology for converting coir pith into organic manure. A spawn of edible mushroom Pleurotus sajor caju- speeds up the decomposition process and leads to *2% reduction in volume of coir pith. Application of coir pith manure improves the physical and chemical properties of the soil and enhances the yield of crops. PROPERTIES OF COIR PITH COMPOST o Excellent medium for plant growth o High moisture retention o Improves physical & biological condition of soil o Improves aeration o Reduces frequency of irrigation o Enhances strong and healthy root system o Better yield o Contains natural enzymes and plant nutrients o Stimulates the production of phytohormones. NUTRIENT CONTENT IN RAW COIR PITH & COMPOSED COIR PITH Composition C-POM Nitrogen 1.*6% Phosphorous 0.*6% Potassium 1.*0% Organic carbon *4.9% Lignin 4.*0% Cellulose *0.*0% Calcium 0.*0% Magnesium 0.*8% Iron (ppm) 0.*9 Manganese (ppm) *5.0 Zinc (ppm) *5.*0 Copper (ppm) 6.*0 N:C ratio *4:1 pH 6.**6.9 Electrical Conductivity (millimhos/ cm) less than 0.*5