GENERAL INFORMATION​

Coco looks just like a high grade soil, and comes in bags (ready to use) and very commonly as compressed bricks that expand when water is added (very convenient for shipping).

Many types of coco are available now, coir, bricks, croutons, mats, soiless mixes, etc.

Sri Lanka & The Philippines are major producers of coconut coir. India is the world's largest, but they export very little.

We all love a good nut

Coir is processed from the husks left over from harvesting

Most of this will be used to make brooms and door mats, the remaining 'dust' or 'pith' will be gathered and made into coir.

A basic kit for a successful grow will look similar to this

Coco responds especially well to drip waterings

Calcium deficiency is more of a pain in the ass than problem, but it usually starts with little rust spots

Magnesium deficiencies can show their ugly face in a number of ways, this is the most common. Note the taco curling on the upper leaves, lack of magnesium can cause this. Thanks to Russy for providing this picture.