Natures Shield Organic Neem Coir Peat

Certified by Australian Certified Organic (ACO) as an allowed input for Organic Farming and are also vegan Australia certified.

Size Guide:

• 650g block makes up to 10 Litres on expansion.
• 5kg block makes up to 70 Litres on expansion.

Unique Fertiliser Enriched Growing Medium. Nature’s Shield Neem coir peat is the superior growing medium that is sustainable, eco-friendly and produces outstanding plant and produce yields. It is made from 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 all-round benefits from slow-release fertiliser to build plant's natural immunity against pests. These superior features make it abundant in advantages over any other growing medium.

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. While they have similar benefits for plant growth, neem coir peat differs in that. It 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 has better water-holding capacity and durability. While the added neem cake fertiliser provides nutrients and helps boost plant immunity.

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 boost 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 to 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 help boost 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 helps boost plant immunity against pests. Being re-usable and sustainable as well, coco coir is the natural choice for hydroponic culture.

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 coco peat. Meanwhile, the neem cake fertiliser portion provides nutrients and neem oil content may help form a natural barrier against various pests. The nutrients in the neem 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 boost the plant's natural immunity against pests. Fruit and veg yield from neem-enriched 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 hanging baskets due to its being lightweight 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 the need for extra fertilisation.