- Arka Fermented Cocopeat (AFC) is a novel substrate recommended for the raising of vegetable/ flower nurseries and soilless cultivation of vegetables.
- Reduced production cost and effort.
- No need for washing of the raw coir pith, hence environmentally friendly.
- Dispenses the need for pasteurization of the growth media.
- Enriched with beneficial microorganisms, , N fixers, P soubilizers and plant growth promoters.
- Better seed germination and vigorous uniform seedlings.
- Not recommended for use as a manure.
- Can be used a substrate for soilless cultivation of vegetables along with Arka Sasya Poshaka Ras (ASPR) a balanced nutrient solution for soilless cultivation of vegetables.
Availability: (a) 10kg bag at Rs.84/- per bag. (b) Customers can bring their own bags and purchase AFC in loose at Rs.6/- per kg.
Shelf Life: 6 months from the date of manufacture
For bulk Orders / further details, please contact
Dr.G.Selvakumar, Principal Scientist, Division of Natural Resource Management, ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru 560089. Phone: 080-28446815/23086100 Ext No.328 Email: selvakumar.g@icar.gov.in