How to plant with coconut coir – step by step

More and more people are choosing to use coconut fiber, a natural substrate for planting both in seedbeds and in gardens. This is because coconut fiber is a material that behaves like a sponge, meaning it has a high capacity to retain water. It also has good aeration capacity. Due to these characteristics, coconut fiber is an ideal substrate for planting because, on the one hand, plants can last longer without watering, and on the other hand, you will avoid the appearance of fungi due to excess humidity.

If you want to take advantage of the benefits of this organic and ecological compound, below, we will explain how to plant with coconut fiber with a simple step-by-step guide.

Materials you will need to plant with coconut fiber blocks:

In addition to this natural substrate, you will also need the following materials to plant your plants:

• Coconut fiber block
• Germinating mix
• Seed tray
• Water
• Container for preparing the mixture

How to plant with coconut fiber – step by step

Do you have all the gardening products we mentioned in the previous section ready? Then follow these steps:

1. First, open the packaging where you will find the pressed and dehydrated coconut fiber. If you purchased it from GARDEN WEB, we recommend opening it from the side so you can use it again.

2. Once opened, add a portion of coconut fiber and another portion of germinating mix to a container you use for mixing (like a carrying tray). In case of a dry climate, the proportion will be 80% coconut fiber: 20% germinating mix.

3. Once you have added the indicated quantities, you will need to add a little water to the same container until it partially covers the mixture.

4. Now stir the mixture until it is moist. If you notice it's a bit dry, add a little more water and stir again until the mixture crumbles when touched.

5. In a seed tray, you will need to add the organic compound to each of its cells until it is flush with them. We recommend some of our cell trays that you will find in the online store.

6. You can now plant the plant seeds in the mixture you made with the coconut fiber blocks.

Looking for coconut fiber to plant your crops with a 100% natural and organic substrate? At GARDEN WEB, we have pressed coconut blocks at an affordable price.

If you need this natural substrate for your plants, in our online store we have pressed and dehydrated coconut fiber for sale in approximately 4 kg blocks. For one of the best prices on the market, you can buy these coconut fiber blocks online without having to leave home or dirty your car in case of any spills. Buy coconut fiber online now and we will deliver it to any area of Spain.

Remember also that in our online store you can find everything you need to properly care for your crops. Enter Gardenweb now and discover a wide variety of gardening products such as substrates, bamboo canes, decorative pots, irrigation products, gloves, and other gardening items.