In the Horticulture Market, Most times they soak the husk in Questionable water for several weeks, washing out much of the valuable Tannic Acid, the secret to resisting mold and mildews, as it picks up Algae, Bacteria and other undesirables. Then process Husk to get the Coco Fiber, ( For rope ) product CocoPeat falls on ground, then goes into outdoor piles, most times these piles set for months or even years collecting, Leaves, Seeds, Bacteria, Bugs, Larva, Nematodes and countless other Contaminants. Then they compact it into bricks, for plants. Then a Pet Label gets on it, and on the Pet shop shelve. Most times there CocoChips are soaked in contaminated water, thinking to remove all natural salts for the Orchid industry, but not, for this to work, water would need to be pure of mineral salts. ( Salt is not a problem. ) Then again, stored in Outdoor piles.( Wind blown Debris )
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