Coco Coir -650g Bricks- 1, 5, 10 Packs

Coconut coir is a 100% natural by-product of coconut harvesting using sustainable methods.  It is an alternative to peat moss, rockwool, perlite and vermiculite and is used in the same gardening capacity.  Coir is the coarse fibers from the husk on the outer shell of a coconut.  Once considered useless, coir is increasingly used as a growing medium by commercial greenhouse operations.  Because of its superior water holding capacity, soil aeration and drainage properties, coir is useful in modern hydroponics and as a soil amendment for potted plants, containers and gardens.  Coir is superior to peat moss and rockwool for structural stability, water absorption and drainage and will not decompose as quickly lasting longer in your soil.  Coir is resistant to disease pathogens. • Replaces peat moss, rockwool. perlite & vermiculite • Compressed bricks are easy to handle & store • Disease Resistant • Excellent air space & water holding capacity • pH Neutral • Holds between 8 & 10 times its volume in water   • 650g block • Dimensions are 9" x 4" x 5" expanding to approximately 2½ gallons   Instructions: In a bucket, bin or large tray, add one gallon of water per block Let brick soak for a couple minutes Slowly break up brick by hand or other method until water is fully absorbed Squeeze excess water from coir and place in your bin