What brand coco coir are you using. I recently ordered the gro med coco coir with added nutrients N.P.K. and because it's already rich in nutrients with balanced PH and high CEC but I believe it still needs to be buffered with calcium and magnesium.
Some people recommend buffering the coco much longer. 24 hours.. or 8 hours x2. Double-buffering means you soak them in EC 2.0 cal-mag solution 8 hours. Then rinse away the solution and add a fresh cal-mag for another 8 hours.
@@romellojames4548 someone commented on cocoforcannabis's video that if you don't rinse the coco after buffering it will kill any clones or seedlings you plant in it
Thank you for sharing. I really needed to know what to do with the one I bought.Do I still need to get the mix you put in the water.If you could reply I would appreciate it.
Does the water that got drained out of your plastic tub hurt the soil? I want to figure out where to dispose of the water after buffering, and don't want to damage anything in the garden.Thanks!
Manufacturers often put dehydrating chemicals into coco so they can package it easier. not too good for plants, thats for sure! I dump mine where nothing will grow.
The water you drain after hydrating the brick should be thrown out, as it may contain salt and other contaminants. The spent buffering solution however will be rich in potassium (and some sodium, so be warned), and can be used to fertilize other plants you may have that are fruiting or flowering. One application of this stuff isn't going to do any harm, however continual, repeated use throughout the growing season might cause some sodium toxicity issues.
how did you like cocotek? the product has been around for several years, yet i can find virtually ZERO information or customer feedback about it. it's super frustrating since paying for nutes seriously adds up, but if i could find something that produces even decent results, but saves me money i'd be satisfied.
You can re-use coco coir for subsequent grows, but it's highly advisable that you include an enzyme (Cannazyme, for example) in your nutrients that breaks down the dead root material. For a first run in new coco, you don't really need the enzyme until/unless the plants become root bound in their pots (like the last 4 weeks maybe, depending). To re-use the same coco, run the enzyme from start to finish.
the point is that coir absorbs and steals the nutrients from waterings. we buffer coir to prevent this from happening. the cal mag we are adding here is not used for the plant, it is to prevent the coir from absorbing the nutes in our water..if you don't buffer then you will have extreme deficiencies regardless of how much you try to add through watering.
You're gonna have to add them sooner or later as the Coco will steal them. Easier to add them in the beginning so you don't have to do the problem solving later
Excellent video!! From an experienced coco grower too, I think this is the best buffering video I’ve ever seen
Honestly 2000 ppms of epsom salt ph to 5.8 let it soak for 24 hrs rinse to 400 with ro then it’s ready
Thank you so very much. I overwatered my coco coir. And your video has helped me so much!!
No perlite?
What brand coco coir are you using. I recently ordered the gro med coco coir with added nutrients N.P.K. and because it's already rich in nutrients with balanced PH and high CEC but I believe it still needs to be buffered with calcium and magnesium.
Subscribed. Thanks for the great video, I love that it is concise.
Some people recommend buffering the coco much longer.
24 hours.. or 8 hours x2. Double-buffering means you soak them in EC 2.0 cal-mag solution 8 hours. Then rinse away the solution and add a fresh cal-mag for another 8 hours.
So that’s where I fucked up. I soaked it twice and didn’t wash it away
@@romellojames4548 i think that's fine.. check out cocoforcannabis dot com.. they got a bunch of guides on how to buffer coco
@@romellojames4548 someone commented on cocoforcannabis's video that if you don't rinse the coco after buffering it will kill any clones or seedlings you plant in it
Thank you for sharing. I really needed to know what to do with the one I bought.Do I still need to get the mix you put in the water.If you could reply I would appreciate it.
Hey Mac,
What is the diameter of your drainage holes? Thanks for the vid!
Definitely news you can use!
Does the water that got drained out of your plastic tub hurt the soil? I want to figure out where to dispose of the water after buffering, and don't want to damage anything in the garden.Thanks!
Manufacturers often put dehydrating chemicals into coco so they can package it easier. not too good for plants, thats for sure! I dump mine where nothing will grow.
The water you drain after hydrating the brick should be thrown out, as it may contain salt and other contaminants. The spent buffering solution however will be rich in potassium (and some sodium, so be warned), and can be used to fertilize other plants you may have that are fruiting or flowering. One application of this stuff isn't going to do any harm, however continual, repeated use throughout the growing season might cause some sodium toxicity issues.
How long does the buffered nutes last for and do u got add any dry nutes?
how did you like cocotek? the product has been around for several years, yet i can find virtually ZERO information or customer feedback about it. it's super frustrating since paying for nutes seriously adds up, but if i could find something that produces even decent results, but saves me money i'd be satisfied.
Ocean Magic sea minerals...one tablespoon per gallon...works great
I've used straight coco coir by just adding water. Works just fine.
can you store ther left overs and use for next time or do you throw it out?
You can re-use coco coir for subsequent grows, but it's highly advisable that you include an enzyme (Cannazyme, for example) in your nutrients that breaks down the dead root material.
For a first run in new coco, you don't really need the enzyme until/unless the plants become root bound in their pots (like the last 4 weeks maybe, depending). To re-use the same coco, run the enzyme from start to finish.
Really helpful, thanks Matt
Mr canucks grow recipe doesn't call for buffering. Can you please explain how he doesn't and get's amazing results?
If his method works so well then why are you even watching this video? 🤔
Nice video
Couldn't you sanitize the buckets in the sun?
Dude, just spray with 90% alcohol to sanitize. That's all you use in mycology and mycelium is far more susceptible to contamination
Bleach and peroxide?
Or.. not and. You choose
why don't you just decompress the block with the buffering solution? it would be hitting 2 birds with 1 stone
I've always use just straight hydroponics cocoa is very messy
They sell salt free Coco Coir
What is Coco grow A n Coco grow B
He said safety glasses 🤦♂️
Too much water. Not needed
5 minutes 4 second video. "In under 5 minutes" in description is a lie!
I don’t need to add nutrients solution if I’m gonna be adding nutrients with every watering
the point is that coir absorbs and steals the nutrients from waterings. we buffer coir to prevent this from happening. the cal mag we are adding here is not used for the plant, it is to prevent the coir from absorbing the nutes in our water..if you don't buffer then you will have extreme deficiencies regardless of how much you try to add through watering.
You're gonna have to add them sooner or later as the Coco will steal them. Easier to add them in the beginning so you don't have to do the problem solving later
Why did I buy coco coir this seems like a pain in the ass for growing cannabis
Right? That didn’t seem easy… what a waste of time and water resources Imo.
You can save yourself all the bother and buy buffered coco such as Canna Coco, for example. It's gtg right out of the bag.
dont take long my man. i did it on my first ever grow. started out terrible but i corrected it. couldnt get ph right
@@johnnymccoy4311 pH to low? What do you do to correct it?