Coconut Coir (pronounced coy-er) is a growing medium that holds water incredibly well. It is a phenomenal medium for growing Grass, Greens, and Microgreens.

Coconut coir is a lightweight soilless medium made from coconut husks. It’s the substance that you will find in the coconut, between the outer coating to the inner shell. It’s a dark brown and fibrous material with fibres that are very strong and easily managed.

While it used to be considered only a by-product of the coconut industry and has no purpose, it has proven to have fantastic value as an eco-friendly and recognized growing medium. You can plant microgreens directly in coconut coir or mix it with other mediums such as soil.

There are many great benefits of using coconut coir as a growing medium for microgreens. Coconut coir can be used as a stand-alone medium or mixed in with other mediums such as soil or perlite.

Some of the great things about using coconut coir for growing microgreens are:

It’s 100% organic – It’s really earth-friendly as it’s a completely natural and renewable resource. This makes it an excellent eco-friendly option for environmental sustainability.
Water retention – One of the key benefits of using coconut coir is its ability to retain water. It has a high water-holding capacity but at the same time maintains excellent drainage which makes it ideal to mix in with soil.
Neutral PH – It has a neutral PH level which is important for healthy growth. “The pH level makes the difference between having a grow room full of nutrient-healthy, thriving plants, and seeing your time, effort, and money end up as little more than a compost waste pile!” Source: Advance Nutritients
It’s odourless – It doesn’t create any foul smells and is therefore ideal for indoor growing.
Bacteria free – It’s free of bacteria and weed seeds which will help microgreens from developing mould and other diseases.
Strong root growth – It gives the roots plenty of room and provides excellent air exposure. It offers a great combination of water retention, reliable drainage, and ideal aeration.

Benefits of Coir Growing Cubes:

100% natural and biodegradable
Ethically produced and sourced
The paper used on the discs is a polymer from corn starch and will disintegrate when wet

How to use Coir Growing Cubes:

Place 1 growing cube in a half seed tray - without holes!
Remove the paper covers
Cover with 500ml of warm water
Leave for 30-60 minutes until all the water has been absorbed
Depending on the consistency you may have to add more water i.e. if looking lightly brown and feeling dry
Once all water is absorbed and the Coir has expanded, break up and aerate the Coir in the tray
Level down the surface and you are now ready to sow your Microgreen seeds

We have found that 1 Coir Grow Cube is sufficient to fill a half seed tray correctly.

Did You Know?

We now stock an increased range of Microgreen and Sprouting seeds, you can find the full range HERE

Feeling daunted by the world of Microgreens and Sprouting and don't know where to start...then why not have a look at our starter kits for inspiration:

Microgreen Kit	Sprouting Kit

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