Compressed Coconut Pith Block

$14.99

Coconut Pith is made by taking the part of the coconut between the outer shell and the seed coat of a coconut. It is a brilliant environmentally friendly solution for hydroponic growing that can be used in a completely renewable way.

Specifications

There are countless reasons why coconut pith (also incorrectly known as peat) is one of the best hydroponic mediums to grow in including;

It is 100% organic and naturally grown
Great water retention - able to hold 8-9 times its weight in water
The medium is renewably produced and completely reusable
Biodegrades when mixed with regular soil
Great aeration - facilitating good oxygen supply to your plant roots.
Contains naturally occurring macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients and trace elements.
Free from bacteria and fungal spores

Applications

Aside from being a great medium to use for micro-green growing in our incubation trays, coconut husk can also be used for;

Hydroponic microgreen growing
Distributing heat from heat mats
Plant germination

Usage instructions:

Soak in water for 10 minutes
Place in microgreen growth tray
Add seeds over the top (pack densely as the sprouts will support each other's vertical aspirations)
Top up with a little bit more water until the trays are almost covered
Place under a grow light or sunlight and check-in when required.

For more information on growth mediums, check out our blog post here.

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