peat moss substitue?

[Keith R]

Originally Posted by georgios

There is a processing plant between Nagua & Cabrera which utilizes cocoa
fibres to be used as peat moss. The plant is owned by an Italian guy. He exports all over Europe - don't have his contact info.
Georgios

Yeah, I featured the mountains of coconut husks outside that plant on my blog back in 2006, and as result, the plant owner contacted me. You can find it online at La Mundial de Coco S.A. - Highest Quality Coconut Shell Products , and for information about what they offer contact Emiliano Galigani at info@lamundialdecoco.com

[Taylor]

thanks for your help.

i'm going to use it to do some air layering. i'll try to find the italian on the way to nagua

[georgios]

The Coco plant is approx 13 kms from Cabrera towards Nagua, on the right side . There is a water tower next to it...if you pass the water tower turn back. The Italian guy is actually a very nice person, I am sure he will assist you. Actually, the coco fibre is proven to be better than peat moss. BTW, peat moss is banned in some US & Canada states/provinces due to the fact than removing it can speed-up soil erosion from the areas where it is collected (forests, treed areas etc). Obviously removing peat moss can also result in poor undergrowth & loss of some plant species.
Georgios

[2LeftFeet]

Hey Taylor if you wind up buying it let me know if you like it. I'm curious. I really liked it a lot. The worms did too. It made great composting.