Strawberries exhibit better growth and higher quality when grown in coconut fiber, or coir, than soil, one research group recently determined. If you’re interested in growing strawberries in coco coir for superior results, here’s how. Purchase the Right Coir Coco coir is a natural fit for strawberry growth for several reasons. Coir retains water much […]
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Coconut Coir Worm Bedding
A worm’s environment is key to maintaining the health and the efficiency of your composting bin. Coir, a fibrous material derived from coconut husk, is an all-natural, nontoxic, cost-effective product that can improve worms’ habitats. Here’s how to use coconut coir worm bedding. Benefits of Coir Coco coir offers a number of benefits for worms. […]
Coir: An Eco Friendly Substitute to Use in Your Garden
A rising star in the gardening world, coir has begun to compete with peat moss as an ideal addition to garden soil. Peat moss, or peat, is a natural, limited resource, harvested from bogs that have formed over hundreds of years. It is considered an unsustainable resource, even a fossil fuel by some, and environmental […]
Coir Pith: The Multi Purpose Growing Medium
Coir pith is a multi-purpose growing substance that can be used as a potting mix addition, soil-less medium, hydroponics grower, and more. It provides good environmental support as an alternative to perlite media and rockwool. Coir pith, also known as coco pith, has strong water retention properties, while allowing air to pass through. Because of […]
Using Coco For Cannabis Growth
Whether you’re just getting started with a hydroponics system for cannabis production or you’re an experienced grower looking to improve the overall health and quality of your plants, you may want to consider using coco for cannabis growth. Coco coir, both in loose and brick form, is a highly popular growing medium that offers superior […]