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. […]
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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 […]
Selecting the Best Mattress: Bonded Foam v. Coir Mattress
Nothing can disturb a good night’s sleep like the wrong mattress, or one that is worn out, no matter how many times it’s turned. Mattresses may be manufactured with several different materials, depending on the desired result of spring, comfort, or resilience. Today, choosing a mattress means options abound for traditional bonded foam mattresses and […]
How to Use Coco Coir Starter Plugs
Though relatively new to the market, coco coir starter plugs are an excellent choice for home gardening enthusiasts. Coir is a great material for holding moisture, maintaining a neutral pH level, and providing good aeration and sufficient nutrients. As people move away from classic seed plugs, coco coir starter plugs have become a popular medium […]
How to Grow Strawberries in Coir
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 […]