Upon visiting my local grow shop today I was given a free bag of this soil/coco....here is some info on it. ...
BENEFITS OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THIS MIX
Indoor and Outdoor growing medium with maximum water retention capabilitiesCoir mix with added peat moss and perliteNon-bark, non-compost mix
TECHNICAL SPECS
pH – 6.00 – 7.00Soluble salts – 1.5 – 2.5 mmhos/cmNitrate N – 25 – 60 ppmPhosphorus – 1 – 10 ppmPotassium – 150 – 450 ppmCalcium – 30 – 60 ppmMagnesium – 10 – 25 ppm
PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir is formulated to maintain maximum water retention without sacrificing good aeration. It encourages the development of strong, healthy root systems for maximum stem, flower, and foliage growth.
RATIONALE/FUNCTION OF EACH INGREDIENT
Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir has the dual benefits of coir (coconut fiber) and peat moss to hold water and nutrients for optimal plant growth. The perlite provides excellent drainage, resulting in a mix that is most suitable for growing conditions where plants need to be watered more frequently. Our organic nutrient package gives a supplemental charge to help plants get started, and our endomycorrhizal blend enhances the ability of plants to access the nutrients in the root zone.
TRIAL SUMMARY
This formula was modeled after our professional coir-based mixes used in greenhouses and nurseries on a wide variety of ornamental and agricultural crops. We’ve trialed the mix in our own greenhouses until we developed a formula that maintains high water retention while still providing excellent air porosity and nutrient availability. In addition, using our in house lab, we examined the roots for mycorrhizal colonization to determine that Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir would optimize the effectiveness of mycorrhizae on root growth. Ongoing testing in our trial greenhouses ensures that Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir will continue to provide the maximum results you expect from all Sunshine products.
CULTIVATION TIPS
Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir is designed to provide a perfect background to your own fertility program because it is essentially inert when you receive it. An organic fertilizer is included to give a background boost to your seedlings or transplants. You should start your own feeding program within 7 days after planting or seedling emergence. Mycorrhizae require low phosphorus fertilizer for optimal growth. During the plant’s active foliar growth stage, it is important to remember to use fertilizer with high nitrogen and low phosphorus.
That's direct from their website. I have two full lines to use. Either advanced nutrients or nectar for the gods. I'm not quite sure which I'm going to use yet. I'm going to b planting a Heisenberg special directly into this medium in a few minutes and giving straight RO until about day 10 and then I will begin feeding. I will decide which line I'm going to use and keep you guys informed. This will b my first coco experience. Has anyone tried this stuff before?
I will keep this as my coco thread while I try it out for a few plants.
BENEFITS OF AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THIS MIX
Indoor and Outdoor growing medium with maximum water retention capabilitiesCoir mix with added peat moss and perliteNon-bark, non-compost mix
TECHNICAL SPECS
pH – 6.00 – 7.00Soluble salts – 1.5 – 2.5 mmhos/cmNitrate N – 25 – 60 ppmPhosphorus – 1 – 10 ppmPotassium – 150 – 450 ppmCalcium – 30 – 60 ppmMagnesium – 10 – 25 ppm
PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir is formulated to maintain maximum water retention without sacrificing good aeration. It encourages the development of strong, healthy root systems for maximum stem, flower, and foliage growth.
RATIONALE/FUNCTION OF EACH INGREDIENT
Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir has the dual benefits of coir (coconut fiber) and peat moss to hold water and nutrients for optimal plant growth. The perlite provides excellent drainage, resulting in a mix that is most suitable for growing conditions where plants need to be watered more frequently. Our organic nutrient package gives a supplemental charge to help plants get started, and our endomycorrhizal blend enhances the ability of plants to access the nutrients in the root zone.
TRIAL SUMMARY
This formula was modeled after our professional coir-based mixes used in greenhouses and nurseries on a wide variety of ornamental and agricultural crops. We’ve trialed the mix in our own greenhouses until we developed a formula that maintains high water retention while still providing excellent air porosity and nutrient availability. In addition, using our in house lab, we examined the roots for mycorrhizal colonization to determine that Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir would optimize the effectiveness of mycorrhizae on root growth. Ongoing testing in our trial greenhouses ensures that Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir will continue to provide the maximum results you expect from all Sunshine products.
CULTIVATION TIPS
Sunshine Advanced Ultra Coir is designed to provide a perfect background to your own fertility program because it is essentially inert when you receive it. An organic fertilizer is included to give a background boost to your seedlings or transplants. You should start your own feeding program within 7 days after planting or seedling emergence. Mycorrhizae require low phosphorus fertilizer for optimal growth. During the plant’s active foliar growth stage, it is important to remember to use fertilizer with high nitrogen and low phosphorus.
That's direct from their website. I have two full lines to use. Either advanced nutrients or nectar for the gods. I'm not quite sure which I'm going to use yet. I'm going to b planting a Heisenberg special directly into this medium in a few minutes and giving straight RO until about day 10 and then I will begin feeding. I will decide which line I'm going to use and keep you guys informed. This will b my first coco experience. Has anyone tried this stuff before?
I will keep this as my coco thread while I try it out for a few plants.
