The Coco Depot GroEzy 5 Gallon Expandable Pot - Pack of 20

How to expand compressed coco blocks?

Get creative with your expansion, there are so many variables to the process, so figure what works best for you! there is no perfect math to the amount of water required, coco is a natural material and hydration needs will vary by material quality.

Whats buffered coco? And whats the difference between un-buffered and buffered coco?

In simple words, Buffering is the process by which we avoid nutrient-lockout by the grow media, which impacts nutrient availability in the root zone. By buffering, you stabilize the grow media by modifying few aspects of the media such as pH or ability to hold nutrients. This means that they attract what are known as cations. Cations are positively charges ions. The sum total of negatively charged ions are known collectively as the cation exchange capacity or “CEC”. Knowing the CEC of a media will let you know how much of any particular nutrient the media can absorb before it is leached out. It is important to know however, what the nutrient needs of your particular crop are before setting about adjusting the CEC of any media.

Is buffering same as rinsing?

The words “buffer” and “rinse” in regards to coco coir are sometimes used synonymously. It should be noted that simply rinsing coco coir with water, will not serve to buffer it. Rinsing the coco coir may well remove some of the water-soluble salts that are in it, but it will not by itself alter the CEC of the coir. Additional nutrients will need to be added in order to do so.

Can I reuse coco coir?

Many growers, in an effort to save money, may consider re-using coco coir media, as it holds up fairly well to most growing conditions. Coco coir loses to some degree, its ability to hold water and nutrients after it has been used through an initial growth cycle. While we recommend reusing in your garden, definitely not for cash-crop cultivation.

HOW DO I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIFFERENT GRADES OF COCO PEAT?

Coco peat grades vary mainly based on EC content and particle/husk size.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH COCO IS GOOD FOR ME?

There are too many variables to this answer, mainly starts with what are trying to grow. Coco peat as a grow media can be used to grow all types of plants, and depending on the crop type, the quality of the coco to be used varies. That's why its important to know the quality or specs for the crop you are growing. Low EC coco is preferred by growers who want to be in control of the nutrients that feed the plants.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COCO?

Coco peat has high water retention properties, helps save water.