✅ GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Name: Coco Husk Chips / Coconut Husk Chips
Source: Outer shell of matured coconut
Origin: India (available from Tuticorin and other coastal areas)
Form: Chips (coarse/medium/fine), Blocks, or Loose
🔍 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Color | Reddish brown to dark brown |
| Moisture Content | 10% – 20% (sun-dried or machine-dried) |
| pH Level | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| EC (1:5 ratio) | < 0.5 mS/cm (washed grade) |
| Bulk Density | 60 – 100 kg/m³ |
| Expansion Volume | 1 kg expands to 6–8 liters (approx.) |
| Particle Size | Fine (4–8 mm), Medium (8–15 mm), Coarse (15–25 mm) |
| Fiber Content | 5% – 20% (varies by grade) |
| Foreign Matter | Nil |
📦 AVAILABLE FORMS & PACKAGING
| Form | Packaging Type | Weight/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Loose Chips | PP or LDPE Bags | 25kg / 50kg |
| Compressed Blocks | Stretch-Wrapped or Bagged | 5kg |
| Husk Chips Bales | Strap/Baled | ~30kg or custom |
Container Loading:
20ft Container: 4000–5000 blocks
40ft HC: 9000–10000 blocks (5kg)
🌿 VARIETIES
Washed Coco Husk Chips:
EC < 0.5 mS/cm
Suitable for export and hydroponics
Unwashed Chips:
Higher EC (up to 2.0 mS/cm)
Ideal for mulch or non-sensitive crops
Buffered Chips (Optional):
Calcium-treated to remove excess potassium & sodium
Ready-to-use in professional growing media
🚚 LOGISTICS & EXPORT FROM TUTICORIN
Loading Port: V.O.C. Port, Tuticorin (IN TUT)
Lead Time: 7–10 working days after order confirmation
Documents Provided:
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Phytosanitary Certificate (if needed)
Certificate of Origin
Bill of Lading
Fumigation Certificate (on request)
🌱 APPLICATIONS
Orchid and anthurium growing
Potting mixes for tropical plants
Landscaping mulch
Animal bedding
Soil aeration and drainage
Erosion control
📞 CUSTOM OPTIONS
Particle Size Customization
Branding & Private Label
Mixed media (e.g. Coco Chips + Coco Peat)
Customized EC & Buffering