MANY USES: Use Coco coir for erosion control, pet bedding and soil conditioner. Excellent for growing medium for succulent plants, flowers, and vegetables.
SUSTAINABLE: Coco coir is biodegradable, requires less water and fertilizer can be composted or recycled.
ECONOMICAL: Coco coir holds water and nutrients well, so less water and fertilize can be used.
HEALTHY: Coco coir is free of chemical, weeds, synthetic materials, fungal spores and pests. It is odorless, pH balanced, and low in natural salts,
EASY TO CARRY AND STORE: Coco coir blocks are light and compact making it easy to carry and store.
UPC
742436741071
Manufacturer
UBICON
Manufacturer Part Number
BL1
Style Name
Block
Volume
18 gallons
Style
Block
Upc
742436741071
Number Of Packs
1
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Place the coco coir block in a large container or a wheelbarrow.
Add water until bricks are fully submerged. Use roughly 4-6 gallons of water per brick
Let soak 10-15 minutes until bricks soften.
Break apart any remaining clumps until coco coir is uniform
Watch your plants grow!
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Directions for use
Technical Specifications for Coconut Coir Blocks
Number of Bricks
4
Expanded Volume in Bushels
0.75
Ph for H2O
5.5 to 6.7
Electrical Conductivity Ms/cm
Less than 0.5
Moisture content
10 to 16%
Chip size/Sewing size
Up to 0.25 inches
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Coco coir allows plants to grow healthy
Great aeration is gentle on replants and transplants
Use coco coir to enrich any type of soil
Coco coir is great as bedding for worms, reptiles and other pets.
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What type of water should be used?
While any household water is adequate, the quality of water will impact the Electrical Conductivity and the salt content in the final soil. Warm water works better and faster, but warm water is not necessary.
Can coco coir soil be used for seed starting?
Absolutely. For seed starting, we recommend wring out excess moisture until no more drips. Use immediately or spread out to dry.
How much coco coir should I use to amend soil?
There is no single ideal ratio for amending soil with coco coir, as it depends on factors like your specific soil type. Start with a moderate 30% ratio and monitor your soil. Adjust the ratio up or down based on the results with your specific soil
Does it help to dry the coco coir soil in sun?
Yes, it does, especially if there is an odor of ammonia.
Is it common to have mold in coco coir soil?
Mold can occur for many reasons in any soil. Do not oversaturate the coco coir, dry out the soil between watering, solarize before use, provide air circulation and replace annually.