To use Coco Grow, simply rehydrate the compressed brick with water until it expands into ready-to-use potting medium.
Using Coco Grow (compressed coco coir) is a straightforward process, making it an excellent choice for gardening in various spaces, especially smaller ones like gardens, patios, and balconies, due to its ease of storage and use.
Here's how to prepare a Coco Coir – Coco Grow brick for planting:
- Place the Brick: Start by putting a single compressed Coco Coir – Coco Grow brick into a container suitable for holding the expanded coir.
- Add Water: For each brick, add 2 to 3 liters of warm water. If you are preparing multiple bricks at once, multiply the water amount accordingly (e.g., two bricks would require 4 to 6 liters). While cold water is also fine, using warm water helps speed up the expansion process.
- Allow to Expand: Let the brick soak up the water and expand. This typically takes a bit longer with cold water compared to warm water. The brick will break down and fluff up into a light, airy growing medium.
Once fully expanded, the Coco Grow is ready to be used for planting.
Why Choose Coco Grow?
As mentioned, Coco Grow is easy to store and use, making it ideal for smaller gardening setups where space might be limited. Its compressed form before hydration takes up minimal room. Once hydrated, it provides an excellent, consistent medium for plant growth.
Remember that the amount of water needed is a guideline; the goal is to fully saturate the coir until it's light and fluffy, not waterlogged.
