Coco Peat (Coir Pith) is obtained during the extraction of Coir Fibre from Coconut Husk, it is very light, highly compressible and highly hygroscopic. Usually shipped in the form of compressed blocks, the end user usually expands and aerates the compressed Coco Peat by the addition of water. A single kilogram of Coco Peat will expand to 15 litres of Moist Coco Peat Common uses of coco peat include.