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60/40 Coco Blend Coir Blocks
Introducing our premium quality Coir 60/40 CocoBlend growing media, the ultimate solution for growing healthy and vibrant plants. This unique blend of 60% coco pith and 40% coco chip, offers a perfect balance of water retention and air-filled porosity that is essential for optimal plant growth.
With low EC levels (<1ms/cm @ 1:1.5 dilution), our Coir Cocoblend ensures a safe growing medium for your plants to thrive in. It readily absorbs water, making it a highly efficient choice for hydroponics and other gardening applications. The good air-filled porosity ensures that the roots of your plants get the oxygen they need for healthy growth.
Each 5 kg block of our Coir Cocoblend yields approximately 55 liters of growing media when expanded, and only requires 15-20 liters of water to wet and expand the block. This makes it a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for all your gardening needs.
Not only is our Coir Cocoblend a great choice for your plants, but it is also an environmentally friendly option, as it is a sustainable and renewable resource. So why wait? Switch to our premium quality Coir 60/40 Cocoblend growing media today and see the difference it can make in your plants' growth and health.
- Premium quality coir growing media with low EC (<1ms/cm @ 1:1.5 dilution)
- A 60% / 40% blend of Coco Pith & Coco Chip
- Excellent growing medium for pot plants
- Readily absorbs water
- Good air-filled porosity
- Each 5 kg block yields approx. 55L of coir when expanded (Use about 15-20 L of water to wet and expand each coir block)
Product Trials
Results from our own trials, comparing traditional bark based growing media compared to Growrite coir cocoblend!
Better roots, better growth.
Product Trial Notes:
- Trial in conducted in 170mm pots, with the photo taken 3 months after potting up from tubestock
- All plants are fed with 8-month controlled release fertiliser, dibbled @ 5g / litre
The Benefits of Coir For Your Garden
Coconut coir, also known as coconut fiber, is a versatile and sustainable material that has becoming increasingly popular in horticulture. Derived from the outer husk of coconuts, coconut coir is a byproduct of the coconut industry, making it an eco-friendly and renewable resource. Here are some of the benefits of using coconut coir in horticulture:
- Excellent water retention: Coconut coir is highly absorbent and can hold up to eight times its own weight in water. This makes it an ideal growing medium for plants that require consistent moisture, such as succulents and cacti.
- Good drainage: Coconut coir is also porous and allows for good drainage, preventing waterlogged soil and root rot. This makes it ideal for use in container gardening, raised beds, and hydroponic systems.
- pH friendly: Coconut coir is pH-friendly, with a slightly acidic to neutral range (5.5–6.8). It's suitable for a wide variety of plants.
- Sustainable and Renewable: Coconut coir is a byproduct of the coconut industry, making it an eco-friendly and renewable resource. It is also biodegradable and can be used as compost or mulch after use.
- Long-lasting: Coconut coir is also very long-lasting, which means you won't have to replace it as often as other growing mediums. It can also be easily reused and repurposed.
- Weed suppression: When used as a mulch, coconut coir can help suppress weed growth by blocking light.
- Insect resistance: Coconut coir is naturally resistant to insects and pests, providing an added layer of protection for your plants.
- Lightweight: Coconut coir is lightweight, making it easy to handle and transport.
- Cost-effective: Coconut coir is an affordable option that can save you money in the long run.
At The Garden Superstore, we offer high-quality coconut coir that is perfect for your garden and growing needs. Our coconut coir is carefully processed to ensure that it is free of debris and pests. Many of our customers have reported great results when using our coconut coir, with healthier and more vibrant plants, and improved root systems.
So why not give our coir a try? We are confident that you will see the benefits for yourself and your plants. Order now and experience the difference for yourself!
Customer Reviews 8 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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Plants
My garden/plants will love it
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Coir Cocoblend 60/40 Optima (Peat/Chip) Block
Good Product, expanded quickly and got to more than the 55L volume
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Products
great product for your plants
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Plants
So far so good I live in far north Queensland so Im always looking for options for my plants and water prices at a premium. (next to no rain yearly)
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GREAT PRODUCT
it's a great product using a good combination .And fast delivery every time.
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Great product
great product good mixture of husk and fines my monsteras and alocacias are loving it. delivery was also fast . I've just ordered more.
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Coir peat
Great price, efficient service and delivery executed without a hitch
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Coir peat 60 / 40
Great for growing my caladium bulbs . Fabulous service from Fernland, thank you .