Basic plant knowledge tells us plants need several things for optimal growth: sunlight, water, nutrients, and oxygen. In the process of photosynthesis, plants create their own oxygen, visible in the green parts of the plant’s stems and leaves. But what about what we don’t see? Roots need oxygen as much as the rest of the […]
Green coir matting: What is it?
The coconut industry had once dismissed coconut husks as a waste product and discarded them into large piles, not knowing it would take around 20 years for the hulls to decompose. Over time, manufacturers became aware of the value of coco coir, and it’s now in use all around the world. Coir is the fibrous […]
What is grey coir matting
Coco coir is becoming more popular every year. It is comprised of the naturally occurring fibers within the husk of a coconut. This coconut fiber or coir is harvested, processed, and used to make or complement many types of products used in homes and offices around the world. Coir is not a newly discovered material, […]
Growing with coir. Top 5 Tips
Coconut coir, commonly known as coir, is one of the best growing mediums on the market. Coir is the fibrous byproduct extracted from the husk of the coconut. It has many applications in the home and in the garden. Here we will focus on the top five ways to grow your own coir garden. 1. […]
Best Ways of Pasteurizing Coco Coir
When growing season comes around, coco coir is a highly recommended growing medium due to its neutral pH and superb aeration. However, as with any medium that will house the next vegetable, fruit, or flower garden, preparing substrates is a crucial step to a fungus and pathogen-free medium. Pasteurizing coco coir safeguards the substrate, freeing […]