Farmers Basics · Combo Pack of 2 · 100% Organic
Pure Growing Medium + Pest Defence Combo —
Fine Grade Cocopeat + Neem Khali
The cleanest organic foundation for any garden: low EC, fine grain cocopeat block for a sterile, perfectly aerated root environment, paired with neem khali for natural, chemical-free pest and disease protection. Ideal for seed germination, nursery propagation, and pure soil-less growing.
💧 Fine Grade Cocopeat Block 1 KG
🌿 Neem Khali 1 KG
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Powered by Farmers Basics Low EC Fine Grain Cocopeat
Our cocopeat block is washed and buffered to EC below 1.0 mS/cm and fine-screened for uniform particle size — the cleanest possible growing medium, paired with neem khali's natural pest protection.
Low EC <1.0 mS/cm · Fine Grain
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Buy Both Together — Save vs Buying Separately
Cocopeat Block 1kg + Neem Khali 1kg · One delivery, complete clean-medium + protect routine · Best combo price for nurseries & home gardeners
🧂 Low EC Cocopeat <1.0 mS/cm
🌾 Fine Grain Screened
🌿 Cold-Pressed Neem Khali
🐛 Natural Pest Repellent
🚫 Zero Chemicals
🌱 Safe for Seedlings
🏡 Nursery & Hydroponics Ready
2-in-1
Clean Structure + Natural Pest Defence
<1.0 mS/cm
Cocopeat EC — Low Salt, Root-Safe
4–5x
Cocopeat Expansion — 4 to 5 Litres per Block
0
Synthetic Chemicals — Across Both
WHAT'S INSIDEWhat You Get — Both Products in Detail
Low EC · Fine Grain · Washed & Buffered
- EC Value <1.0 mS/cm ✅
- Particle Grade Fine — Uniform Screened
- pH Range 5.5 – 6.5 (Neutral)
- Water Retention 73% Capacity
- Air Porosity 25–30% Air Space
- Expansion Volume 4–5 Litres
- Weed Seeds Zero (Sterile)
- Synthetic Additives Zero
- Form Compressed Block
- Best For Seeds, Pots, Nursery, Hydroponics
Cold-Pressed · Pest Repellent · Fertilizer
- Nitrogen (N) 2.0% – 5.0%
- Phosphorus (P₂O₅) 0.5% – 2.0%
- Potassium (K₂O) 1.0% – 2.0%
- Azadirachtin 300–2500 ppm
- pH 4.5 – 6.5
- Organic Matter 75% – 85%
- Action 2-in-1: Fertilizer + Pesticide
- Chemical Additives Zero
- Form Fine Powder
- Best For Pots, Terrace, Nursery, Kitchen Garden
SYNERGYWhy Cocopeat + Neem Khali is the Cleanest Combo
🌿 A Sterile Medium That Defends Itself
Cocopeat gives structure — a low EC, fine grain growing medium that's naturally sterile, weed-seed free, and perfectly balanced between moisture retention and air porosity. It's the gold standard for seed germination and nursery propagation precisely because it starts clean — no pathogens, no pests, no contamination. But "clean" and "completely defended" aren't the same thing — once seedlings establish and the medium stays moist over weeks, fungus gnats, damping-off fungi, and soil-dwelling pests can still move in.
Neem Khali closes that gap. Its Azadirachtin content actively repels fungus gnats, root aphids, and nematodes, while its antifungal properties suppress damping-off disease and root rot — exactly the risks that show up in consistently moist propagation media. Mixed at a light 3–5% into cocopeat, neem khali adds ongoing pest and disease defence without disturbing cocopeat's structural purity or its low EC safety profile.
This combo is the preferred choice for serious nursery propagation, seed starting, and any setup where you want the cleanest possible growing medium that also defends itself over time.
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Cocopeat
Structure + Sterile + Moisture
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Neem Khali
Pest + Disease Defence
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Clean Medium That Defends Itself
Pro-grade · Seeds, pots, nursery, hydroponics
BENEFITSWhat This Combo Does for Your Garden
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Zero Salt Stress on Roots
Cocopeat washed and buffered to EC below 1.0 mS/cm means no residual sodium or potassium salt burn on tender roots — safe for seedlings, sensitive plants, and hydroponic setups without any pre-soaking or flushing required.
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Natural Pest Control — No Chemical Sprays
Neem Khali's Azadirachtin disrupts the life cycle of fungus gnats, aphids, nematodes, and other pests that target moist propagation media — keeping your growing medium pest-free without a single chemical pesticide.
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Prevents Damping-Off & Root Rot
Neem Khali's antifungal properties suppress damping-off disease and root rot — the two biggest killers of seedlings in consistently moist cocopeat media, especially during humid monsoon months.
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Fine Grain — Perfect Seed-to-Medium Contact
Fine grain cocopeat wraps around seeds uniformly, giving delicate root hairs immediate support and consistent moisture from the moment of germination — the professional nursery standard for propagation trays.
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Smart Water-to-Air Balance
Cocopeat holds up to 73% water while maintaining 25–30% air space even when moist — giving roots oxygen to respire and grow without waterlogging, the leading cause of root death in pots and trays.
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Gentle Slow-Release Nutrition Added
Cocopeat alone is nutritionally inert. Neem Khali adds a light dose of organic NPK (N 2–5%, P 0.5–2%, K 1–2%) directly into the growing medium — enough to support early growth without risk of fertiliser burn on young roots.
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Lightweight — Ideal for Trays, Pots & Hydroponics
Far lighter than garden soil, making this combo ideal for seedling trays, vertical growing systems, hydroponic setups, and rooftop nurseries where structural weight and clean, sterile media matter most.
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100% Natural, Reusable, Chemical-Free
Both products are completely organic and safe for humans, pets, and beneficial insects. Cocopeat resists compaction and can be reused across multiple growing cycles, while neem khali leaves no harmful residue behind.
QUALITY SPECSLow EC, Fine Grain & Cold-Pressed — Why It Matters
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What Low EC Cocopeat Means — and Why You Should Care
EC (Electrical Conductivity) measures dissolved salt levels in the growing medium. Raw, unwashed coconut coir naturally contains high sodium and potassium salts left over from the coconut fruit — and high EC cocopeat causes root salt stress, burning tender root tips and locking out nutrients, especially in seedlings.
Farmers Basics Cocopeat is thoroughly washed and buffered to EC below 1.0 mS/cm — the professional horticultural standard. This means it's safe for direct use in pots, nursery bags, hydroponics, and seed germination trays without any pre-soaking. Combined with neem khali's similarly mild, plant-safe profile (pH 4.5–6.5), this is a completely root-safe growing system from day one.
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Fine Grain Cocopeat — Why Grade Matters
Cocopeat comes in multiple grades — coarse chunks for grow bag air roots, medium grade for general potting, and fine grain, which Farmers Basics Cocopeat is, screened to a uniform, consistent particle size. This fine grade is exactly what's specified for seed germination and nursery propagation, where consistent seed-to-medium contact and even moisture distribution determine germination success.
Paired with Neem Khali's cold-pressed quality — which preserves Azadirachtin potency that heat-extraction would otherwise degrade — this combo gives you a propagation-grade medium with built-in pest defence, the exact setup professional nurseries rely on.
MIX GUIDERecommended Application Ratios Using This Combo
🧪 Choose Your Mix — Scale to Any Growing Setup
🌱 Seed Germination & Propagation Trays
Light neem khali dose protects germinating seeds from damping-off without overwhelming delicate root hairs. Pure cocopeat base for maximum seed-to-medium contact.
🪴 Nursery Bag / Seedling Bed Mix
Higher neem khali ratio for established nursery bags where seedlings spend several weeks — sustained pest and fungal protection through the vulnerable growth stage.
🌿 Hydroponic / Soil-Less Growing Mix
For hydroponic and soil-less setups, use a minimal neem khali dose mixed in at setup — low EC cocopeat is already the standard substrate for these systems.
🍅 General Pot Mix (with Garden Soil)
Combine with garden soil for general pots and planters when you want cocopeat's structure plus pest defence, without dedicated vermicompost. Add a separate nutrition source for full feeding.
HOW TO USEStep-by-Step — From Dry Block to Protected Growing Medium
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Expand the Cocopeat Block
Place the 1 KG cocopeat block in a bucket or tray, pour 3–4 litres of water over it, and let it sit for 15–20 minutes. Break apart clumps by hand as it softens. It expands to approximately 4–5 litres of loose, fluffy growing media — no pre-soaking needed since it's already low EC.
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Measure Your Neem Khali Dose
Choose your ratio from the guide above based on use case — seed trays need only 3–5%, while nursery bags and general pots can take up to 8–10%. Measure by volume using a cup or container for consistent dosing across multiple trays or pots.
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Mix Thoroughly
Combine the expanded cocopeat and neem khali in a bucket and mix well by hand until evenly distributed — no patches of pure cocopeat or concentrated neem khali. Even distribution ensures consistent pest protection and nutrition across the entire growing tray or pot.
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Fill Trays, Pots, or Nursery Bags
Fill seedling trays just below the rim for easy watering. Fill nursery bags and pots loosely, leaving 2–3cm headspace. Sow seeds or transplant seedlings directly into the mix — no waiting period is needed since the medium is already pest-protected and salt-safe.
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Water and Maintain
Water gently after sowing or transplanting to activate the neem khali's protective compounds. For trays and nursery bags used over several weeks, top-dress with a light sprinkle of additional neem khali every 30 days to maintain pest defence as seedlings establish and grow.
COMPARISONThis Combo vs Other Growing Media Approaches
| Approach |
Salt Safety |
Structure / Aeration |
Pest Protection |
Chemical Free |
Seed Germination Quality |
| ✅ This Combo — Cocopeat + Neem Khali |
Excellent (<1.0 EC) |
Excellent |
Built-In |
100% Yes |
Excellent |
| Cocopeat Alone |
Excellent |
Excellent |
None |
Yes |
Excellent |
| Neem Khali Alone |
Moderate |
Poor (Not a Medium) |
Strong |
Yes |
Not Applicable |
| Garden Soil Alone |
Variable / Often High |
Poor — Compacts |
None |
May Carry Pests |
Poor — Weed Seeds |
| Unwashed / High EC Cocopeat |
Poor — Salt Burn Risk |
Good |
None |
Variable |
Poor — Salt Stress |
PACK DETAILSComplete Combo Pack Specifications
📦 What's in This Combo Pack (Pack of 2)
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Cocopeat Block — 1 KG
Low EC <1.0 mS/cm · Fine grain screened · pH 5.5–6.5 · Expands to 4–5L · Weed-seed free
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Neem Khali — 1 KG
Cold-pressed neem cake powder · Azadirachtin 300–2500 ppm · NPK 2–5 / 0.5–2 / 1–2 · 2-in-1 fertilizer + pesticide
Total Combo Weight
2 KG (1 KG Cocopeat Block + 1 KG Neem Khali)
Cocopeat Grade
Fine Grain — Uniform Screened
Cocopeat EC
<1.0 mS/cm (Low Salt — Professional Grade)
Cocopeat pH
5.5 – 6.5 (Plant Neutral)
Cocopeat Expansion
4 to 5 Litres per 1 KG Block
Neem Khali Type
Cold-Pressed Neem Cake Powder
Neem Khali NPK
N: 2.0–5.0% · P₂O₅: 0.5–2.0% · K₂O: 1.0–2.0%
Azadirachtin Content
300–2500 ppm
Synthetic Chemicals
Zero — 100% Natural, Both Products
Safe for Edibles
Yes — Certified Organic Compatible
Shelf Life
12+ Months (Store Cool, Dry, Sealed)
Country of Origin
India
Brand
Farmers Basics
Customer Care
📞 7026800004 | farmersbasics.com
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
What ratio should I mix cocopeat and neem khali in?
For seed germination and propagation trays, use a light dose — 95% cocopeat + 5% neem khali — to protect germinating seeds from damping-off without overwhelming delicate root hairs. For nursery bags and seedling beds where plants stay longer, increase to 90% cocopeat + 10% neem khali. For hydroponic or soil-less setups, a minimal 97% cocopeat + 3% neem khali works well. Full ratio breakdowns with visual guides are included above.
Do I need to soak the cocopeat before mixing in neem khali?
No pre-soaking is required. Farmers Basics Cocopeat is already buffered to low EC (<1.0 mS/cm) — simply pour 3–4 litres of water over the 1 KG block and let it expand for 15–20 minutes before mixing in the neem khali. This saves the lengthy 24-hour soak-and-flush process required by lower-quality, high-EC cocopeat sold elsewhere.
Is this combo enough nutrition for my plants, or do I need a separate fertilizer?
This combo is designed primarily for clean structure (cocopeat) and pest defence (neem khali), with neem khali providing only light supplementary nutrition. It's ideal for seed germination and early seedling stages where minimal nutrition is actually preferred. For mature plants in pots that need sustained feeding, we recommend adding
Farmers Basics Vermicompost to the mix once seedlings are established and transplanted to their final container.
Can I use this combo for hydroponics?
Yes — low EC cocopeat is already a standard substrate for hydroponic growing because it doesn't introduce unwanted salts into nutrient solutions. Add neem khali at a minimal 3% ratio at setup for baseline pest protection in the growing medium, separate from your hydroponic nutrient dosing schedule.
Will this combo smell, and is it suitable for indoor seedling trays?
Cocopeat is essentially odourless. Neem Khali has a characteristic mild neem smell that fades once mixed into the cocopeat and watered in. For indoor seedling trays, mixing the neem khali into the cocopeat (rather than top-dressing) keeps any smell minimal — most indoor growers find it unnoticeable once the mix is set up and watered.
Why buy this combo instead of cocopeat and neem khali separately?
Buying the combo means one delivery and a combo price that works out better than purchasing
cocopeat and
neem khali separately. It's also the exact ratio nursery professionals look for — clean, low EC structure with built-in pest defence — without having to figure out sourcing and dosing from scratch.
💡 Pro Tip from Farmers Basics: The biggest seedling-killer isn't lack of nutrition — it's damping-off disease and fungus gnats in a medium that's wet for weeks at a time. Cocopeat's structure keeps roots breathing, but it's the neem khali that actively defends against the pathogens and pests that move in over time. Use this combo from the very first day of sowing, not as an after-the-fact treatment once problems appear — prevention is far easier than recovery at the seedling stage.
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