The solid bricks are available at my local shop. Nov 15, 2016 #2 Bueler? Coco coir is so environmentally friendly that it is reusable. New LBM &HARDLINES | Outdoor | Garden Centre | Garden Soils | Peat Moss | Coconut Fibre Coir Brick Coconut Fibre Coir Brick Item: # 5053-069 ; Model: # 0015; clear. Unprocessed coco coir is often high in sodium and chlorine since coconuts grow near the ocean. Coco coir is fluffy like peat moss, so it provides exceptional aeration for plant roots. Better C:N ratio than coco coir. Coco pith retains water better than chips or fiber. Coco Peat Farming Advantages: Coco Peat is now in urban demand. Coco chips aren’t ground as finely as pith, and they aren’t as long as fiber bundles. Coco Peat: Also known as coco pith, this is basically the ‘peat’ of the coir, and when you look at it for the first time, it looks like finely grounded peat moss. In contrast, coco coir is a waste product that, despite being abundant and, ideally limitless, requires more processing, human labor than peat. When dry, coco coir is much lighter and less dense than garden soil. Quantity: remove_circle Please enter a product quantity above 0 add_circle. When they switch to coco from soil, growers can expect to see a 25% increase in their annual yields. Requires hydrating before use. Coir retains water in the long run better than such growing mediums as perlite and rock wool, which suggests it will retain water longer in the garden as well. Coir is the pith element of the Coconut Husk (Shell). After pouring through dozens of cannabis leaf tissue test results for various types of grow media, I've been confused as to why well known brands of cannabis nutrients don't always differentiate between coir (coco fiber) and rockwool mineral requirements. Expect to see some signs of nutrient deficiency by around the fourth week of the vegetative stage and take action immediately if the leaves start to yellow or the plant’s growth slows down significantly. In areas of the world where peat is limited (like in the UK, for instance), coco coir is a better alternative. It holds more water than peat moss, but doesn't hold it as long. We are one of the leading Manufacturer and exporter of quality assortment of products such as Coco Peat (Coir Pith), Coir Fibre and Grow bags. Once it’s been ground up, coco coir feels a lot like soil. Coco coir is often compared to peat moss in terms of its role in marijuana growing, but it’s much more sustainable. (I'm overseas) so products are hard to come by. Naturally hydrophobic, meaning if allowed to dry out it will be slow to accept water. Save To List . There are few commercial or hobby grow operations that won’t benefit from making the switch from soil to coco. Coconut coir wets more easily than peat moss, which tends to shed water when first wetted. First, the coconuts go through the retting process, a curing method that naturally decomposes the husk’s pulp. This makes it a perfect fit for hydroponic setups. When used as a replacement for soil, coco coir offers the best of traditional and hydroponic growing. Coco fiber has a stringier texture, which makes it perfect for oxygenating the root zone. The pith from which coco coir is made contains high amounts of lignin and cellulose that prevent it from decomposing and shrinking. Coir has a pH of 5.8 to 6.8 so limestone is less often required to adjust the acidity. What Is Peat … Coco coir pith has a rich, brown color and is similar in texture to peat moss. Most growers who use soil also apply fertilizers, compost, or plant food. Here my personal view. The fibers can hold plenty of water, but they don’t do so at the expense of oxygenation. Each of these types of coir has benefits and drawbacks. Peat moss and coco coir are the most used products in potting soil and seed starting mixes. There are no discernible differences between the two trays of broccoli as it grew to harvest size. Regular soil is harder to work with since it’s heavier, it has more drainage problems, and it allows less oxygen to get to the plant roots. At this point, it will be unsuitable as a growing medium, but it can be composted and used to feed other plants. Pros of Coco Coir: Coir pH usually runs 6 – 6.7. In comparison, it takes 25 years or longer to regenerate a peat bog. The average coconut tree produces around 150 coconuts per year, which means there’s always plenty of coco fiber to go around. Coco pith, or coir pith, is a newcomer to the market, and is generally considered a more sustainable option. Coco fiber’s ability to withstand substantial exposure to water and nutrient solutions without decomposing also contributes to this material’s popularity as a hydroponic medium. In horticulture, the term coir is used interchangeably with the term coir pith and is sometimes called coir peat, coir dust, coir meal or coco peat. Cons of Peat Moss: Depletes peat bogs, which requires them to be re-built or sustainably harvested. Thiraviyam Coco Peat. Nov 15, 2016 #3 I've never heard of "coco peat". How to use and what you would use them for. In comparison, it takes 25 years or longer to regenerate a peat bog. Those who have never grown marijuana before often assume that the best way to grow plants is to just toss the seeds in some soil, apply some fertilizer, and water them regularly. Coir and sphagnum peat both take up a lot of water. They offer some similar benefits but also have many differences. It takes a little extra work to grow with coco coir, but those who are willing to put in the effort will find that increased yields more than make up for the time it takes to supplement nutrients and check their levels throughout the season. Coco coir is often compared to peat moss in terms of its role in marijuana growing, but it’s much more sustainable. Due to increased demand, it may take us a little longer to get your order ready. That means growers must add nutrients to the medium to produce healthy plants. a 50/50 peat/pellets coir is desirable over pure peat which can hold a lot of water, I have been expanding blocks of coco an mixing with promix for yrs,nice an sterile full control of what ya put into it,i never run straight water 50% nutes all the time, just a allaround clean product to work with I haven't touched soil indoor for many yrs leave that for outdoor. There are, however, some important differences. Supplement the coir before planting, then pay careful attention during the seedling and early vegetative stages. Please explain. Those who are new to growing in coco might want to purchase pre-mixed products instead. Nice to see all the responses. It also contains plenty of organic material, so it also acts a lot like soil. The tiny grains of coir are extracted from the coconut shell and pulverized into a packable growing substrate. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Cation exchange capacity (CEC) of 100-200. If they are not reused, coconut husks simply end up going to landfill. I have had success with a mix I call "Gritty Kitty", which is equal parts coco coir, promix HP, and calcined clay (a specific type of kitty litter). Orchid repotting – coconut husk, by Robert Pavlis. Rather than draining a nonrenewable resource, we provide a more reliable, and near infinite resource– coconuts. The fibrous husks of coconuts are ground or decomposed in order to produce a product that is very similar to peat moss in weight and texture, but darker in color. When growers buy their coir from a respected supplier, they can trust that it has already been cleansed and leached and won’t have to waste the time and effort doing it themselves. It makes use of the fibrous material of the coconut (coco coir) which is a natural by-product of the coconut farming industry. We automatically assume that coco pith is a sustainable product because it’s made from the discarded waste of the coconut industry. It feels almost fluffy. This material offers better drainage and more aeration than most soil, as well. Coco coir is a byproduct of coconut processing. Excellent habitat for microorganisms. It is the waste product of the husking process during which the long fibers are extracted for use as rope fiber, mattress fiber, cushion fill material, and as an environmentally safe growing. Mix it with pith or another substrate to improve water retention without sacrificing aeration. Please explain. You may have some concerns about the use of coconut peat farming or coir fiber advantages. We had to use what was available and adapt to using peat-based blends. Coco Peat is not “peat” at all, but when processed into growing medium, is somewhat similar in appearance and function to “peat moss.” Peat moss is extracted from peat bogs that release billions of tons of greenhouse gasses per year, and take 1000’s of years to renew. It is very small and very absorbent and almost never used just by itself for the purposes of hydroponic growth. Both are excellent in trapping air in the soil, air that will benefit plant roots. I used the coco chunks before and it worked well. We stock Aufoflower Seeds, CBD Seeds, 35% Thc and Feminized Cannabis seed. The best way to deal with this problem is to purchase coco from producers that treat their products with calcium nitrate solutions to create a neutral medium. For one thing, coconuts are harvested from a wide variety of places, which can alter their pH and electrical conductivity (EC) values. These products are available both online and at specialty hydroponic gardening shops. But as always, there are more factors to look at. S. sgrowdum Well-Known Member. Since it’s also cost-effective and ecologically friendly, experienced organic growers consider it one of the best substrates for growing cannabis. Coco coir naturally has a pH between 5.6 and 6.2, which is perfect for growing marijuana. Easier to rewet than peat moss, is not hydrophobic. Dutch Plantin . These beneficial bacteria convert the cellulose found in coco fibers into carbon, which feeds both plants and other beneficial microorganisms. Considering trying out soil for simplicity though. Zach Zezulka gose over compost base potting soil vs Peat Moss / Coco Coir. Reactions: greasemonkeymann. Peat moss is the only one of the four additives listed here which is not considered PH neutral. This is mainly due to the benefits in the Kitchen Gardens and Terrace Gardens for Soil Less Farming. Peat moss acts like a sponge, holding 16-25 times as much water as its dry weight, depending on the species of sphagnum. When compared to standard soil or peat mixes, coco coir can produce substantially larger yields. Coco coir is naturally resistant to fungus and bacterial growth. Most of the coir used in horticulture comes from larger coconut fiber processing mills located in Sri Lanka and India. Growers will only see larger yields if they provide supplemental nutrients. Thread starter sgrowdum; Start date Nov 14, 2016; S. sgrowdum Well-Known Member. The majority of the world’s coconut fiber comes from Sri Lanka or India. Coco coir, also referred to as cocopeat, coir peat, coconut fiber, or simply coco, is made from tissues known as mesocarp found in the seed husks of coconuts. This natural, renewable material can be reused as many as three times before it needs to be replaced and, when that happens, it can be composted as it is completely biodegradable. These small chunks of coir retain water better than fiber but provide more air pockets in the plant’s root zones. Coir pH usually runs 6 – 6.7, close to neutral. It’s best to purchase a nutrient formula specifically designed for use with coco coir, which already has significant amounts of potassium and phosphorous and trace amounts of many micronutrients. Care to chime in with details of it? Coco Peat is formed by Coco coir. The material is brown, sawdust-like and looks similar to dry peat moss. While being acidic may be a disadvantage t… This is especially true when it’s used by novice growers who might otherwise have trouble maintaining healthy moisture levels in soil-based grows. They add structure, hold water, improve acidity, and boost microbial life. Since coco coir doesn’t have all the nutrients required to support healthy marijuana plants, growers must supplement it with specialized nutrient formulas. For one thing, unlike peat moss, coconut coir is a renewable resource. Peat moss is said to soak up to 20 times its own weight in water, which it releases slowly. Most growers who use coco coir follow pre-determined nutrient application schedules. Coco coir is also comprised of a combination of one-third lignin, a material found in wood, and two-thirds complex carbohydrates, including the polysaccharides cellulose and hemicellulose. Watering times, growth rate over soil etc. pro-mix now makes a coir-peat mix,trying it now no perlite in it but seems to be nice product, In a perfect world growers would create their own vastly superior "peat". The microorganisms that thrive in coco coir include rhizobacteria. Basil germinated well on both soil mixes as well. 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