{"product_id":"compressed-650-gram-coco-brick-24-pack","title":"Compressed 650 gram Coco Brick - 24 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e- Excellent water retention - irrigation efficiency\n- Excellent air porosity - does not collapse when wet or shrink when dry Hydroponic growing\n- Neutral pH Free of seeds and pathogens\n- A renewable resource with many advantages over peat moss holds water without additivies absorbs water evenly without beading on surface has a neutral pH balance and remains effective for up to 5 years\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct description\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomers rave about our coco fiber!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoco fiber, also known as coir, is a natural, renewable material made from the inner shell of the coconut. The shells are soaked to loosen the fibers, then separated, washed, and dried in a process called \"retting.\" The residual pith from this process is also used in horticulture applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoir has a water holding capacity of up to 10 times its weight, has a neutral PH, excellent aeration properties, and is naturally resistant to bacteria and fungi, making it the material of choice for many gardening tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used peat moss is slow to form and more difficult to harvest in an environmentally safe fashion. Coconuts can be harvested twice a year, a quickly and easily renewable resource by comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustomers tell us they prefer the texture and quality of our coco bricks. They find the finely-ground, even texture perfect for their composting toilets, worm bins, and potting mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce our coco brick is soaked it will expand to an approximate 2 gallon volume, so you'll need a container at least that large. Add the brick and 1.2 gallons of very warm water to the container. Once the water is absorbed the coco fiber is ready to be fluffed and used. For potting mix, a basic recipe would be 1\/3 each coco, compost, \u0026amp; perlite. Amounts may be adjusted based on crop requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenbelt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63567453290865,"sku":"B09B1841JC","price":103.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4132\/5169\/files\/31L69x-rHpL._AC.jpg?v=1778130883","url":"https:\/\/greenbelt1.com\/products\/compressed-650-gram-coco-brick-24-pack","provider":"Greenbelt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}