Iranian Company Able to Produce 2,000 Tons of Cocopeat Annually

“We use date palm waste, specially leaves and trunks, which are produced in the country annually at a rate of about 500,000 tons and are not used, to produce planting media,” said Ahmad Mohammadi, a professor at the Islamic Azad University and the managing director of the company.

“Our product can prevent the annual outflow of six million dollars because over 12,000 tons of cocopeat is imported from Sri Lanka and India annually, while we have the ability to produce it domestically with appropriate quality,” he added.

“At present, our production capacity has reached about 2,000 tons, and this product can meet the needs of the domestic market and even be exported,’ Mohammadi said.

Using date palm leaves with cocopeat as a growing medium is a sustainable practice that can be beneficial for certain plants.

Date palm leaves can be composted and used as an alternative or amendment to cocopeat, providing additional nutrients and improving soil structure.

Cocopeat itself is a good water-retentive and aerated medium, making it suitable for various plants, especially those needing moisture and aeration.

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