ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY 100% NATURAL SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE TO PEAT MOSS Convenient Small Bricks Great for Potted Plants or Container Gardens. Coir (also called Pith) is a 100-percent natural product from coconut husks. Coir is made of the coarse fibers extracted from the husk on the outer shell of a coconut. Because of its superior water holding capacity, excellent air space and drainage, coir is a useful soil amendment for potted plants, containers and gardens. Coir is a sustainable alternative to peat moss - it does not produce the same environmental damage caused by peat mining. In addition, coir is easier to hydrate and lasts longer in soil than peat moss. Triumph Plant coir is conditioned for a neutral pH and low salt content. Lab testing yielded a pH of 6.3, salt (as sodium chloride) of 1,875 ppm, and electrical conductivity of 0.23 mS/cm. These measurements may vary some from brick to brick. Coir efficiently releases nutrients to plant roots and reduces the need to use dolomite lime in the garden. In sandy soils, coir helps keep nutrients and moisture close to plant roots instead of washing away. In clay soils, coir helps break up hard-packed earth, allowing the movement of nutrients and moisture through the soil. Combining 1 part coir to 2 parts soil or potting mix containing compost, makes a superior growing medium for potted plants, outdoor garden or raised bed. Coir comes compressed as bricks, which makes for easy storage. To prepare a brick, add 4-5 quarts of water and soak for 10 minutes; then fluff it up, and it is ready to use. The final volume of the expanded coir will depend upon the amount of water used to hydrate it. By maintaining a consistent level of moisture and air and by being naturally disease and weed free, coir creates a perfect environment for starting seeds and cuttings. Coir is also popular in worm farming.
C**O
I really liked this product
I really liked this product . The brick broke down pretty easily once introduced to hot water. I mixed the Coir Fiber with perlite and vermiculite. Great price on coco coir. Material is compressed densely in layers so you can pry it apart with a flat screwdriver in layers or chunks instead of cutting the block into portions as some recommend. Material easily absorbed water and worked great as a soil amendment and lining for bottom of pots. My plant took to it without skipping a beat. FYI breaking down the bricks can turn onto a mess. The drainage is great helps prevent over watering. These fibers are not long enough to use as an air pot lining.Also, keep in mind that coco coir retains retains salts fairly well, so you may need to flush if you frequently
W**S
Triumph Plant Coco Coir Bricks
This stuff is great! I mixed it with the soil where I planted my seedling tomato and pepper plants. It makes the dirt almost pack resistant and lets the water absorb easily and rapidly. The plants are doing really well in this mixture of one cup coir to three cups potting soil.It does expand as they say, and you can watch it grow! I'll buy it again, when I need more.
K**K
Disappointed: -(
Received this today and followed the directions to "reconstitute" the block. 50 oz of water and 6 hours later, all I have are hard chunks of coconut coir. I have even tried to shred it with my hands, but it is nowhere near ready to use as worm bedding. Disappointed:-(
J**F
Big Difference
Man, this stuff is great planting in a container. You wont believe how much they expand when wet. Soak a brick in water, mix with dirt and potting soil, and roots have plenty of room to grow.I put some in my raised beds that get compacted, plants are growing great.
C**K
Coconut coir in general is a very good soil amendment and these Coir Fiber Bricks are convenient ...
Coconut coir in general is a very good soil amendment and these Coir Fiber Bricks are convenient because each expands just enough to work with. They are lightweight, which is a major advantage over very heavy bales of peat-moss which no longer (at least i can't find them) available in 1 cu ft manageable bales.
L**V
A great addictive for the price
I mix my own plant soil for my container garden and find the coco bricks a greater value than any of the peat moss or sand. It helps keep the moisture in the soil and keeps soil from clumping. I am very satisfied with this product.
J**T
Appears to do what it says.
I like the price compared with others and they do swell in volume when soaked. I hope the moisture is held because it has been so dry and warm. I water once a week. Flowers are still alive.
A**E
Happy worms
Thank you for sending this quickly! Love it!!
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