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General Hydroponics CocoTek Bale Organic Growing Medium

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Brand General Hydroponics
Style Peat Moss,Block,Coco Coir
Item Weight 1 Pounds

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  • General Hydroponics CocoTek Bale Organic Growing Medium is an environmentally friendly alternative to sphagnum peat moss
  • Each natural coir block contains only coconut pith and fibers
  • When hydrated with water, CocoTek blocks rapidly expand and have great water-holding capacity
  • This growing material provides ideal aeration and drainage
  • OMRI Listed for organic use

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4.3
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4.8
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Easy to use
4.3
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size
5 kg
12 x 12 x 5
Pack of 5 Bricks
style
Peat Moss,Block,Coco Coir
Modern
100% Organic Coco Coir
Block,Brick,Coco Coir
Perlite
Brick,Coco Coir,Potting
weight
1 pounds
1.4 pounds
20 pounds
1.4 pounds
volume
15 gallons
2 cubic feet
9 liters
120 quarts

Product Description

General Hydroponics® CocoTek® Bale Organic Growing Medium consists of three different types of compressed coco coir. Coco coir provides high levels of aeration, strong drainage properties, and disease resistance which make it an ideal media for any grower. This high-quality, low-sodium growing media is an environmentally friendly alternative to sphagnum peat moss. When hydrated with water, CocoTek® blocks rapidly expand. Along with a great capacity for water-holding capacity, the coconut pith and fibers found in this natural coir block provide growers the levels of aeration and drainage their plants need to thrive. Use this growing media on its own in hydroponic growing or mix it in with traditional soils in order to improve the growing conditions. This 11 lb. package of General Hydroponics® CocoTek® Bale Organic Growing Medium is OMRI Listed® for organic use. An OMRI listing helps growers feel confident that they are using certified, industry-standard organic materials in their gardens.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,401 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, water resistance, and expansion of the coco coir. They mention that it holds moisture well, is easy to work with, and expands quickly. Some appreciate the ease of washing.

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180 customers mention161 positive19 negative

Customers like the quality of the coir. They say it's a great product, easy to rehydrate, and holds moisture well. Some say it works great for any project and is good for rooting plant cuttings.

"...This brand is incredibly soft, non-clumping, and retains water amazingly well...." Read more

"...I also used Fox Farms on everything. I had very good results with my tomatoes, cilantro, and the basil plant grew 3 ft tall- of course it did, I do..." Read more

"...Easier to see when you need to water.Makes amazing compost if you aren't going to reuse it...." Read more

"...To me, amazing stuff. I bought two for last year and am purchasing two more for this year...." Read more

52 customers mention43 positive9 negative

Customers like the value of the soil. They mention it's great value for the money, cheap, and good quality.

"this was by far a superior product, and it was also the least expensive. Really wish this company still existed" Read more

"...It is clean and economical, and all my fruit trees, vegetables, grapes, berries, herbs and flowers seem to love it...." Read more

"This is a great product for a great price. It must be rinsed well and buffered with calmag before using on certain plants. But that's why it's cheap...." Read more

"...This product doesn't have weed seeds as other products do. Well worth the money and a great medium for root crop vegetables as it stays fluffy." Read more

46 customers mention39 positive7 negative

Customers like the water resistance of the soil. They say it retains water amazingly well, holds just the right amount of moisture, and helps keep soil moisture constant. Customers also say it rehydrates fast, almost at the touch of water.

"...This brand is incredibly soft, non-clumping, and retains water amazingly well...." Read more

"...This is not like peat, it instantly wets and is easy to use. It both holds water excellent and drains excess." Read more

"...The plants love it as it holds just the right amount of moisture while allowing excess water to drain away...." Read more

"...light letting the roots spread, reduces soil compaction and holds the rain water I apply. Impressive growth and healthy plants." Read more

32 customers mention28 positive4 negative

Customers like the washability of the coco coir. They mention that it is easy to work with, clean, and wipes clean of their hands. They also say that there is no sediment that rinses off, and it does not require a ton of flushing prior to use. Customers also say the runoff from rinsing turns clear almost immediately, and does not turn into mud like other brands do.

"...as it is super easy to use, doesn't get "dirt" on things and wipes clean of your hands, and it grows peppers like nobodies business!..." Read more

"...It is clean and economical, and all my fruit trees, vegetables, grapes, berries, herbs and flowers seem to love it...." Read more

"...When I soaked this in the tub for several hours there was no sediment that rinsed off. This is the mark of a GREAT quality Coco...." Read more

"...It us good quality and had no debris or plastics ground in...." Read more

27 customers mention24 positive3 negative

Customers like the expansion of the soil. For example, they say it expands quickly, easily, and beautifully. Some mention that it creates a large amount of media and fills gallons.

"...It expands quickly even with room temperature water as opposed to the hot water most coir products recommend, and is ready for use immediately...." Read more

"...I'm quite pleased with the quality of this Cocotek coir. It expands nicely, and doesn't have a ton of stringy fibers like some do...." Read more

"For those wondering home much volume this fills, It fills a large plastic tote all the way up...." Read more

"...This media expands well, is very clean, and does not require a ton of flushing prior to use...." Read more

22 customers mention19 positive3 negative

Customers find the soil easy to use. They mention it's ready for use immediately, and is easy to work with than soil. Some appreciate the fluffy texture and the fact that it'd not messy to use or bulky. Overall, customers are happy with the product's ease of use.

"...above features, or who is using coir for the first time as it is so easy to use and is so versatile.Love it!" Read more

"...I LOVE this medium as it is super easy to use, doesn't get "dirt" on things and wipes clean of your hands, and it grows peppers like nobodies..." Read more

"...This is not like peat, it instantly wets and is easy to use. It both holds water excellent and drains excess." Read more

"...brands most of them on here but this is definitely the easiest to work with the best texture I love it it's worth great for me vegetables herbs..." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the texture of the coco coir. They mention it's incredibly soft, non-clumping, and retains water amazingly. Some say it'll stay fluffy. Overall, customers are happy with the product's texture.

"...This brand is incredibly soft, non-clumping, and retains water amazingly well...." Read more

"...When done I had beautiful pot mix that was fluffy and with just the right amount of moisture...." Read more

"...worth the money and a great medium for root crop vegetables as it stays fluffy." Read more

"I switched from peat to coir for all my potted begonias (40-50). Coir is more airy, and dries faster (essential for rhizomatous begonias)...." Read more

21 customers mention9 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the salt contamination of the soil. Some mention that there is no evidence of too much salt, and that it holds PH very well. However, others say that it has a high salt content, and washed out very salty.

"...This is proof in itself that it is not washed and therefore has a high salt content...." Read more

"...it's good stuff....i have used this without rinsing it....it's not loaded with salt like inferior coco coirRecommend" Read more

"This is super salty, you must rinse the coco coir prior to using it. I got more than half a cup of beach sand/salt/other particles out of 1 box...." Read more

"...this stuff too and the coco i received was well flushed and had no residual salts from the processing of it." Read more

Excellent choice for a beginning gardener
5 Stars
Excellent choice for a beginning gardener
The QUICK review- 2022 was my first year as a "gardener." I used this coco coir, potting soil mix and perlite for my blend. I also used Fox Farms on everything. I had very good results with my tomatoes, cilantro, and the basil plant grew 3 ft tall- of course it did, I don't like basil. lol. The picture of the tomatoes is from 7/16/22. The basil pic is from 9/3/22. I decided to try onions this spring and I'm surprised at their growth so far. The first pic is the day I planted them on 3/19/23. Second pic is from today, 4/17/23.Now, I'll try and answer everybody's question, "How MUCH do I need?"My first 2 cedar beds are 2'x6'x1', so that's 12 cubic ft. I added 2 pine beds which are 1.5'x8'x1', so they are also 12 cubic ft. I used 2 bricks and 5 bags of 40qt potting soil mix for each bed. I had put branches/small limbs on the bottom and this combo filled the beds up really good. As the soil settled and the wood decomposed and everything shifted down, I added another brick and 2.5 bags (100qt) of potting soil this year to top them off. Hope that helps and good luck!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice for a beginning gardener
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
The QUICK review- 2022 was my first year as a "gardener." I used this coco coir, potting soil mix and perlite for my blend. I also used Fox Farms on everything. I had very good results with my tomatoes, cilantro, and the basil plant grew 3 ft tall- of course it did, I don't like basil. lol. The picture of the tomatoes is from 7/16/22. The basil pic is from 9/3/22. I decided to try onions this spring and I'm surprised at their growth so far. The first pic is the day I planted them on 3/19/23. Second pic is from today, 4/17/23.

Now, I'll try and answer everybody's question, "How MUCH do I need?"

My first 2 cedar beds are 2'x6'x1', so that's 12 cubic ft. I added 2 pine beds which are 1.5'x8'x1', so they are also 12 cubic ft. I used 2 bricks and 5 bags of 40qt potting soil mix for each bed. I had put branches/small limbs on the bottom and this combo filled the beds up really good. As the soil settled and the wood decomposed and everything shifted down, I added another brick and 2.5 bags (100qt) of potting soil this year to top them off. Hope that helps and good luck!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for peppers!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021
I had purchased this to try it and blend it 50/50 with potting soil. That planned failed when I put the 11lbs brick into a 20 gallon tote, then added the water. it filled the 20 gallon tote. I used all of the 20 gallons it made in what you see in the photo. I LOVE this medium as it is super easy to use, doesn't get "dirt" on things and wipes clean of your hands, and it grows peppers like nobodies business!
Drainage is super easy and it only absorbs enough to be used, hard to over water.
Super forgiving and easier to work with than soil.
When adding liquid fertilizer it holds what is needed and if you add too much, you can simple flush it out with clean water.
Easier to see when you need to water.
Makes amazing compost if you aren't going to reuse it.
The list of benefits go on and on and I have yet to find a negative aspect of this product. Even the packaging is minimal and comes with a sturdy plastic handle to carry it.
150% satisfied with this product and will be using it for all my pepper needs in the future!
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