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Where is a good source to buy coconut coir to make a good potting mix without peat moss? Thank you
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Asked April 12, 2021, 5:53 PM EDT
Where is a good source to buy coconut coir to make a good potting mix without peat moss? Thank you
Ramsey County Minnesota
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I am sorry but we not not allowed to recommend companies that sell coconut coir.
Oh, sure I understand. I've never used it before I guess I just wondered if they were all the same or if there is something to watch out for. I make so many mistakes - trial and error. I'm trying not to use peat moss and it seems like all potting soils have peat moss. Thank you.
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Coco coir is a byproduct of coconut processing. The fibrous husks of coconuts are ground in order to produce a product that is very similar to peat moss in weight and texture, but darker in color. The majority of the world’s coconut fiber comes from Sri Lanka or India.Coir has a pH of 5.8 to 6.8, which is close to the neutral range enjoyed by a wide variety of plants. Coir has few nutrients to disperse. It is recommended thatthe coir makes up just 40% of the medium. Always moisten coco peat well and check frequently to keep up on plant water needs.
https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2080/2018/03/coconut-coir.pdf
Wow thank you so much for all the info. Clears a lot up for me. Sometimes it's hard to know what's best. I appreciate your time!
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