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Producing locally made potting mixes from coconut husks in the Pacific

Steven Young-Uhk (Yap Cooperative Research and Extension) and Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai (College of Micronesia-FSM, Yap Campus) have developed a method for using local coconut husks as a high quality potting mix for vegetables and tree nurseries. Dr. J.B. Friday, UH CES interviews them for his video which illustrates their process. July 2018.

The link address is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfce85AguuA