Organic Neem Coir Peat

Introduction :
 
Unique Fertiliser Enriched Growing Medium.
Nature’s Shield Neem Coir Peat is a superior growing medium that is sustainable, eco-friendly and produces outstanding plant and produce yields. It is composed of the husk of the coconut shell, enriched with neem cake fertiliser, which is the natural by-product of neem oil production. Along with the highly porous, water-conserving structure of the coir, neem provides multifactorial benefits as a slow-release fertiliser increasing a plant's natural immunity against pests. Neem Coir's abundant advantages make it the superior option over other growing mediums. It is also certified by Australian Certified Organic (ACO) as an allowed input for Organic Farming and is also vegan Australia certified.

Organic Neem Coir Peat, Compared with sphagnum peat moss
Nature’s Shield Neem coir peat, as a relatively new product to the market, has been compared with its long-used alternative growing medium, sphagnum peat moss. They are totally different products all together . Coir peat is a renewable by-product of the coconut industry, while peat moss is harvested from peat bogs. Peat bogs take a much longer time to establish themselves. Coir peat being renewable, eco-friendly and having better water-holding capacity and durability.While the added neem cake fertiliser provides nutrients and help boosting plant immunity.
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Neem Coir Peat in Applied Uses

Seed-Raising
Nature’s Shield Neem coir peat is the ideal growing medium for raising seeds. The unique cell structure of coco peat means it retains moisture and oxygen - just the environment needed for raising seeds. Its fluffy soil-like texture offers superior water drainage and aeration as well as water retention in just the right amount for raising seeds. While the added neem cake fertiliser provides nutrients and help boosting plant immunity . It is also the most sustainable and eco-friendly growing medium available.

Terrariums
Nature’s Shield Neem coir peat is the ideal substrate to use for growing terrariums. This is due it its superior water-holding and drainage capacity. The coir provides structure and moisture stability while the neem gives slow-release nutrients, making it the naturally better choice for terrariums.It  may also helps boosting some of the plant immunity against issues , as it got naturally occurring neem oil content.
Hydroponics
Nature’s Shield Neem coir peat is a revolutionary development in hydroponics, and is now the most commonly used planting medium in hydroponic culture. Its unique features make it perfectly suited for hydroponic gardening needs. Its water retention and aerating qualities mean that the water to air ratio is easy to control while the added neem cake fertiliser provides nutrients and may help boosting plant immunity . Being re-usable and sustainable as well, coco coir is the natural choice for hydroponic culture.
Microgreen Growing
Nature's Shield Neem Coir Peat is an ideal growing medium for microgreens. Its natural ability to both retain water and provide aeration offers perfect moisture control for healthy germination.As a clean and ready to use growing medium, it supports plant immunity, while the added neem cake boosts productivity and nutrient levels.With a pH level of 5.5-6, it's acid/alkaline balance is ideal for microgreens to thrive. It is eco-friendly, biodegradable and sustainable, and can be re-used for multiple microgreens batches. ​

Worm Composting 
Nature’s Shield Neem coir peat provides the ideal bedding (worm feed) for worm bins in vermiculture. The coco coir provides the perfect soil-like fluffy texture that worms favour. The water/air balance is maintained by the efficient water-retention and aerating qualities of the of the coco peat. Meanwhile, the neem cake fertiliser portion provides nutrients and  neem oil content may help forming a natural barrier against various threats. The nutrients in the neem coir peat dramatically increase the breeding and growth rate of worms.
 
Vegetable Gardening
Nature’s Shield Neem coir peat is the natural choice of soil conditioner/fertiliser, rolled into one sustainable eco-friendly product. As a soil conditioner, it both aerates and retains moisture, creating the perfect ground for roots to grow and not get soggy. The benefit of the added neem cake is in a slow-release of nutrients which both feed the plant over the long term and may help boosting plant's natural immunity against stress . Fruit and veg yield from neem  enriched coir peat - soil is also of a good quality .

Indoor Plants & Hanging Baskets
Nature’s Shield Neem Coir peat is an excellent alternative to regular potting mix for indoor plants. It needs no wetting agents, has the perfect pH for most plants and promotes root health by maintaining a consistent moisture level. Its inclusion of neem cake fertiliser means nutrients  & plant immunity boosting are also provided in a slow-release format, meaning extra fertiliser/pest control protocols may be minimised. Also it is just perfect for the hanging baskets due to its light weight for the given volume of the basket than regular garden soil.
 
Earthworm friendly and water/cost-saving
Nature’s Shield Neem Coir Peat is most suitable for earth worm-rich soils, supporting an ideal growing environment for them as well as nutrient-dense feed material which enhances their breeding rates and enriches soil fertility. Nature’s Shield Neem Coir Peat is water-saving for its superior water retention qualities and cost-saving as it releases nutrients over a longer period of time, reducing need for extra fertilisation . 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 Can I use them indoors?
Apart from outdoor use this will be a perfect medium for indoor planting as customers are saying it is bug/insect free (which may come across regular potting mix when used indoors)  .

2 Can I use them for Microgreens & Hydroponics ?
This will be perfect for microgreen growing & hydroponics where the initial fertilisation can be very challenging(these are already fertiliser enriched ).