Coco Coir for Indoor Cannabis Production
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- Coco Coir for Indoor Cannabis Production
Professor DeBacco
Coocoo for Coconuts
Coco coir is made from the husks of the coconut.
Produced primarily in in Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico and parts of the Caribbean and South America
Very popular growing substrate
Was consider to be a waste product due in part to its slow decomposing rate (~20 years).
However, it can be a variable product
One batch to another may have some variation
While similar since it is a natural product there can be some variation that may be greater than other substrates.
Three Types of Coco Coir
Coco pith or peat- looks like peat moss and retains water very well to the point that growers need to monitor conditions to avoid root rots.
Coco fibers- are not very absorbent, but do allow for aeration of the roots, but will break down over time reducing the amount of aeration if it is reused.
Coco chips- retain water and still maintain porosity so this provides the best of coco pith and coco fibers.
Coco Coir Properties
Can hold water while still allowing the roots to have sufficient aeration
Hold their properties for longer than standard soilless options.
pH tends to favor the 5.2-6.8 range
Coco coir lacks plant available nutrients, but is still preferred by growers because it is inert.
Coco Coir is Popular because…
Offers aeration to the roots
Minimal pathogen and pests pressure from the initial substance
When purchasing Coco Coir
Look to see if the material is triple-washed to limit the chance of the substrate containing high salts..
In addition having an included Safety Data Sheet (SDS) helps provide information about the product and also shows a high level of commitment by the company.
Check to make sure it has multiple rinse cycles as salt content is possible.
To ensure pathogen free environment there can be chemical treatments applied, so reviewing the SDS sheet can be important
Coco coir aggressively holds onto Ca, Mg, and Fe
So be sure to have these fertilizers on hand
Coco coir is often part of a blend
Coco coir is commonly mixed in with potting soil or perlite.
Growers will typically do a 50/50 mix with soil or soilless mixes and coco.
When using Coco Coir
Growers should be feeding plants frequently (typically daily) to avoid nutrient deficiencies.
Hard to over water so this offers a great margin for error for newer growers.
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I am a fan of coco and I really appreciate your effort and knowledge. Thank you.
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Great content, interesting enough with your recent videos I'm currently on a coco/perlite run in 7/10 gallon containers outdoors. Your information is greatly helpful in my goals. Appreciated.
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I use it outdoors too it’s incredible outdoor hydro
Thanks for the suggestion.
I do 60% Coco Coir, with biochar, earthworm castings, and bone meal. Decent results in the winter plus fall . However summertime still observing.
Any changes seen with the seasons so far?
And always test your runoff and adjust your feed as needed to what the plant and runoff is telling you. Tends to build up EC and PPM over time so flush when runoff readings get to high.
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Interesting I just did a run on 75% coco 25% perlite and never once had to check EC other than the feed I use. Plants essentially grew to perfection with zero deficiencies, tested one strain at 24.5% thca, yielded 28 oz in a 7gal container. Feed 2x per week, thoroughly let the water start to runoff, then supplement ro water between feeds. Works like a charm with a mix of synthetic 75% synthetic nutes and 25% organic roughly.
Thanks for adding this.
Don’t flush lesson u nutrients next feeding unless your ec is above a 5 I would only flush last two weeks
Awesome for no pests!
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Im not trying to be a contrarian and i definitely think a lot of the comments ahve good advice but ive also used the same 3 5 gallon containers with the same coir for years at this point and I only flush the last 2 weeks. I dont check ph, ppm, i dont adjust anything I just give it jacks 3-2-1 and myco with some molasses once a week and I get excellent results
The myco w mollases once a week the jacks is on a timer depending how thirsty they get
Just think how productive your plants could be if you collected some data...
Great video as usual! Doesn't coir also hold onto K?
It does, but often what is added by growers is enough, Ca needs extra feedings compared to other substrates.
Been using this for years with gaia green and worm castings.
Thanks for sharing..
I wanted to do a science experiment..! do you think I could grow cannabis in coffee grounds only or something like 90% coffee and 10% volcanic soil mix 🤔..any thoughts..helpful videos though..
Should mix this with something else as it will hold a lot of water.
Can we use coco peat for outdoor grow bags too?
Yes
Yes, just requires frequent feeding.
I worry about mixing additives to the mix of normal nutrients.
If properly dosed can you for instance mix everything in one or would you take a break from nute's and just mix in some cal mag for a watering or flush?
I hate mixing in additives to it, nothings died or gotten sick, once from a multi total(that stuff i'm sure is Worcestershire sauce) overdose.
I also have very hard water at around 6.8 ph and doesn't that mean it has a lot of cal/mag ect...? anything to look out for with that?
Do a jar test to see if there is a reaction before giving to the plants.
Thanks, i just figured out i should be feeding every single time, no plain water. You say we should feed every day or 2 days, even if the coco is still moist?? Dont want that rot
When you water... feed the plants a low dose of something.
Keep it moist. Use H2O2 or a microbial (don't use both) to help prevent pythium.
Coco+vermiculite=win
Thanks for sharing.
can you mix coco 50/50 with soil`?
Yes, many do to try and get the benefit of both.
I charge my plants during flower with powder baby milk it has everything for life
What dilution rate?
Quarter cup per gallon
I totally flush new coco then charge it with double strength CalMag and normal strength A+B nutes and growth is rapid.
Great suggestion.
Milk has calcium magnesium and iron it’s cheap and makes fat buds during flower
...What percentage is plant available? Ex. Iron nails have iron, but the plants can not use it.
Uptake 1 to two days gas house in Cali uses milk he did a video
A channel called balcony garden web has info
Anyone have thoughts/advice on reusing coco
Remove as many roots as possible and give it a good rinse. Disease pressure will be increased and some of the properties may change so good luck and take notes so you know how it behaves the second time using.
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