Also known as coco coir, coco peat, coconut fiber, or many other branded names, this soil amendment and hydroponic medium is a fantastic addition to most gardens. In this video, we’re going to talk about:
– How coco coir is made
– What to watch out for when buying from the store
– The difference between coco coir, coconut fiber, and coco chips
– The coco vs. soil debate
– The upsides and downsides of growing in coco coir
– My favorite brands
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Top Choices:
– CANNA Coco 40L bricks: http://amzn.to/2cJ6QWA
– Canna Coco 50L bags: http://amzn.to/2cJ6SO5
– Fox Farms 2cu. ft. bags: http://amzn.to/2bZJLC5
Other Good Options
– General Hydroponics 5kg CocoTek Bale: http://amzn.to/2cJ9oUQ
– B’Cuzz Coco 50L bag: http://amzn.to/2bZJnDH
– Plant!T Coco Croutons: http://amzn.to/2bZJnn3
– Grow!T Coco Chips: http://amzn.to/2cdceAa
Recommended Nutrients for Coco
– General Hydroponics Flora Series: http://amzn.to/2bZLZ44
– Canna Coco A + B: http://amzn.to/2bZJZZX
– Fox Farms Nutrient Trio: http://amzn.to/2c49d7R
– Add Calimagic to the above: http://amzn.to/2cJ9VpH
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