Much more goes into the process of making coco coir safe and optimal for horticultural use, but we’ll get into that a bit lower in the article.​

Jiffy Peat & Coir Pellets are easy to use, only requiring re-hydration to expand to the advertised sizes. On top of being some of the smallest propagation pellets on the market. If you enjoy raising your plants from seed but hate the hassle, you might want to try coir pellets. For germination of seeds, pellets are an easy, fast, and clean method. When compared to peat pellets, coir discs for seed planting are an eco-friendly option. Coco Dots netted coir pellets are perfect for starting off seeds. Each pellet is wrapped in a biodegradable net that rots away over time to minimise root disturbance. Simply place in a pot or tray with water and watch the coir expand! Can be less complex than “traditional hydroponics”: If growing hydroponically is new, coconut coir is a good first step. You can practice the basics of hydroponic gardening without having to buy or build a hydroponic system and perform all of its required maintenance. Downsides to Coco Coir

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We’ve tested a lot of different brands and learned a lot simply through trial and error. Here are our findings, which you can take with a grain of salt (pun intended). After correcting the coir with some additives, the plants went from strength to strength and have significantly outgrown the petunias I grew in regular compost. Coir Pellets are compressed coir pellets are ideal for sowing seeds or for rooting cuttings. Add water to them and watch them swell to make the ideal growing medium (3.6cm in diameter). It is always best to sow seeds into individual pellets, so you don’t have to handle young delicate seedlings as it is so easy to damage them. Once large enough, pot up or plant out the plant and the pellet. Good transition from soil gardening: Growing in coco coir feels like growing in soil because the two media look so similar. You can have a completely hydroponic garden that looks almost the same as a soil garden. The only difference is instead of watering with only water, you would water your coconut coir garden with nutrient-enriched water. Inert: Coconut coir is inert, meaning it has no nutrients. It may look like soil, but it is not soil. This means you must add hydroponic nutrients and control the pH when using coco coir. Growing in soil isn’t too different, though, as many gardeners amend their soil constantly throughout the growing season anyways.

Now that you understand what coco coir is, how it’s processed and made, and what to look for when buying it, you’re armed with the info you need to make a good buying decision. Made from natural renewable resources. Individual pellets are wrapped in expanding unwoven, biodegradable cloth. When you buy a coconut coir product, you’re really buying three types of coconut coir: fiber, the pith (or coconut peat), or the coco chips. Extra deep pellets are easy to re-hydrate, ready for use by hand, or during the normal irrigation cycle. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.

We know how important your garden is to you. We've listened to our customers and introduced a new improved speedy delivery service, meaning Express deliverycomes as standard. Another added bonus to the coir pellets is that they allow for proper air circulation, even if there is too much water. Proper aeration is incredibly important for plants, since it allows for optimal growing conditions. It helps to prevent root rot and compacted soil, and the roots have an easier time in the uptake of water.

By this stage an unheated greenhouse should suffice. This is obviously dependent on the weather. Chillies don’t like the cold and shouldn’t be left unprotected if the temperature is going to go down below 10ºC. In the summer months, hardier annuum chillies can be placed outside in a sheltered spot or on a warm patio. Acclimatize them slowly, bringing them in at night for the first week or whenever the temperature threatens to drop. Chinense varieties prefer the shelter of a greenhouse. Almost all of the coconut coir used for hydroponics is brown coir, as it’s processed even more after initial harvesting. How is Coco Coir Made? Coir pellets are incredibly space saving. You don’t have to store several different products in your garage to do the same job as this product.

After the coir is separated from the coconuts, it’s stored in piles for a few years. This puts it at risk for pathogens due to the natural pH of coco coir. Most producers that experience this will chemically sterilize the coir so it’s ready for use in your garden. This also has its risks — it can prematurely break down the fibers and peat. Insect-neutral: Most garden pests do not enjoy settling in coconut coir, making it yet another line of defense in your integrated pest management system for your garden. Jiffy Pellets are an open-wall, net container and medium all in one. They are easy to work with, economical to ship (being supplied as lightweight, highly compressed, dry discs) and they transplant well, either into larger containers, or directly into the ground.