Grow Mediums A-Train needs info on the coco for future run... help a brother out.

[Waira]

A-Train, you are priceless! .... from all my info digging, the main concern is that the coco has been treated--'buffered-- to reduce the Na and K that's present in it's native state,... According to Botanicare --

Botanicare® Cocogro® Coir Fiber - 5 kg Bales
Soilless, Organic Premium High Pith Coir Fiber Growing Media

Cocogro uses 1/2 inch double-sieved long fibers to reduce dust and give ample air space within the mix. Cocogro has excellent drainage properties and can be used over a longer period of time than coir fiber with shorter fibers. Cocogro's longer fibers create an optimal air to water ratio, which is vital for strong root development.

To make this superior coir product the fiber is aged a minimum of eighteen months and has finished its decomposition stage. In addition, Cocogro is exposed to rain water from at least three monsoon seasons, which naturally washes harmful salts from the final product. Most other coir fibers are only 4 to 5 months old and may have excessive potassium and salts that require chemical treatment.

• Perfect for planting fruits, flowers, vegetables, herbs, greens, houseplants, orchids, cacti and succulents
• Ideal for self watering pots and planters, container gardens and hydrogardens
• Very low salt content
• Long fibers reduce dust and improve air to water ratio.
• Simple to use.
• Biodegradable
• Natural Pathogen Resistance
• Ready to expand --Expands to 60-70 Liters

>> ....usually a good product company, so it should have the Q' you want- ...bricks are certainly the smart $$ way to go!

 

[pop22]

looks almost smoke-able........

Aaaaaaamd how bout that botanicare coco. Huh??? That sure is some fluffy stuff...... yep..... veery fluffy

 

[pop22]

This was my first time buying Canna coco. It even looks better than the last stuff I used, although I had no troubles with it. I use it mostly for my soil

A-Train, you are priceless! .... from all my info digging, the main concern is that the coco has been treated--'buffered-- to reduce the Na and K that's present in it's native state,... According to Botanicare --

Botanicare® Cocogro® Coir Fiber - 5 kg Bales
Soilless, Organic Premium High Pith Coir Fiber Growing Media

Cocogro uses 1/2 inch double-sieved long fibers to reduce dust and give ample air space within the mix. Cocogro has excellent drainage properties and can be used over a longer period of time than coir fiber with shorter fibers. Cocogro's longer fibers create an optimal air to water ratio, which is vital for strong root development.

To make this superior coir product the fiber is aged a minimum of eighteen months and has finished its decomposition stage. In addition, Cocogro is exposed to rain water from at least three monsoon seasons, which naturally washes harmful salts from the final product. Most other coir fibers are only 4 to 5 months old and may have excessive potassium and salts that require chemical treatment.

• Perfect for planting fruits, flowers, vegetables, herbs, greens, houseplants, orchids, cacti and succulents
• Ideal for self watering pots and planters, container gardens and hydrogardens
• Very low salt content
• Long fibers reduce dust and improve air to water ratio.
• Simple to use.
• Biodegradable
• Natural Pathogen Resistance
• Ready to expand --Expands to 60-70 Liters

>> ....usually a good product company, so it should have the Q' you want- ...bricks are certainly the smart $$ way to go!

 

[Hal 8999]

Does anyone know of a problematic brand of coco? I have used several brands, and all did great. I would like to know if there is one to avoid?

 

[A-Train]

I'm all potted up, air domes and clay pebbles in the bottom coco and perlite mix to 5cm below rim not just waiting on the tent to clear and get that baby going with some coco

 

[A-Train]

Ok last question before I jump into this thing next month. I have already asked a few hydro guys and a coco guy but I want input from ONLY hands on Advanced Nutrients pH perfect users.


I know some use ro and some use tap but do you all ph down your res or feed water? @Rifleman is a hydro AN guy he just mixes and waters .... perfect plants. I use soil I just mix and water with outstanding results. @Fantasy Island @Hansbricks and any other AN users .... do you ph your res or feeds? Or just mix and let ride.

From what I've seen so far the AN line ph perfect works in all scenarios. But I feel better hearing it again before I just mix my res and turn on autopots after they are established

 

[Rifleman]

You're going to go grey worrying about pH....or worse, bald !

 

[Fantasy Island]

Ok last question before I jump into this thing next month. I have already asked a few hydro guys and a coco guy but I want input from ONLY hands on Advanced Nutrients pH perfect users.


I know some use ro and some use tap but do you all ph down your res or feed water? @Rifleman is a hydro AN guy he just mixes and waters .... perfect plants. I use soil I just mix and water with outstanding results. @Fantasy Island @Hansbricks and any other AN users .... do you ph your res or feeds? Or just mix and let ride.

From what I've seen so far the AN line ph perfect works in all scenarios. But I feel better hearing it again before I just mix my res and turn on autopots after they

First two I checked the ph and adjusted especially the first two weeks considering when I was at 1/4 strength it wasn't being "ph perfect". Then one day I was reading someone else's thread I think it was @Wile e Peyote or @Waximus and they were saying they don't ph at all just 1/2 dose. Mix it and forget it.

So that's what I did for the last 3 with no Ill-effects

 

[A-Train]

@Rifleman lol

Ok that's what I'm doing. I'm just mixing and watering. I feel that's the right thing to do but I also feel like it's my first time again lol. I can't afford a bunch of half ass or dead plants

 

[Rifleman]

@Rifleman lol