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Re: FW: Coir/coco fiber

Someone wrote:
>> One VERY IMPORTANT warning - this product may contain salt. It is made
>> from
>> ground up husks and shells from coconut processing factories. Often
>> the nuts
>> are floated on salt water. Until someone on the list explained this, I
>> was
>> unsuccessful with this material. You will have to soak the material
>> thoroughly before using it, and drain off the water.
>>

I have been using coir fiber for several months in the greenhouse for
seeding, seedling production and potting up. I have had no problem with any
kind of "salt" build-up. The material does need to be soaked to expand it,
but I only add enough water to fluff it up. I do not rinse it, as such. If
I inadvertantly add too much water, it does squeeze out or pour off.

For seed starting purposes I use coir with vermiculite only, about half and
half. For potting up, I add some potting soil. I do not use any soil with
peat, fertilizer or "water saver" technology. I make my mix like this:  1/2
coir, 1/4 soil, 1/4 vermiculite. I use various fertilizers such as 'Hasta
Gro' by Medina, seaweed, and fish extract. I also use compost tea as a
foliar spray.

I hope this helps.   Cindy in TX, Z8/9

The Herb Cottage
Rt 2  Box 90
Hallettsville, TX
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