Coco Peat / Coir Pith is the spongy material that binds the fiber in the coconut husk. It is produced as a bi-product when coconut husks are processed for the extraction of the fibers from the husk. Its air-filled porosity and high water holding capacity makes it, an ideal growing medium for the plant crops. It is also used as a soil conditioner for all soil types. Because of its fibrous nature, it will break up the heaviest of clay soils, making it more friable and allowing free drainage. With the development of commercial horticulture, coco peat has become internationally recognized as an ideal soil amendment and component of soilless container media for horticultural plants. Coco peat finds use in propagation methods, hardening of tissue and embryo cultured plants, the hydroponic system of plant cultivation, cultivation of glass house plants, soil conditioning, lawn making, etc.