THE IMPORTANCE OF COCONUT FIBER SUBSTRATE

Coconut fiber has become very important to growers in recent years thanks to its strong performance, especially in saving water resources, and its effectiveness in crop development. However, although it has a promising future, many growers are still unaware of its true potential.

THE GROWER'S POINT OF VIEW

Raúl Mercado, CEO of DIDIHU and co-founder of Agroheroes, and Frank Chávez, co-founder of Patromex and Agroheroes, talked in a webinar about this type of substrate from the seasoned grower's perspective, covering topics such as:

– Receiving materials.

– Individualizing the substrate to place it in a pot or grow bag.

– Proper hydration of the substrate.

– Best practices for achieving uniformity in substrate application.

– The retention curve and why it matters.

– Readily available water.

– Coconut fiber myths and facts.

In just over an hour, Raúl and Frank share their points of view in a conversational format that is sure to offer you something, whether you're a beginner or an expert. Have your notebook ready and check out the full talk below:

We hope it delivers tangible value to your project!