Q: How much potting mix does one coir block make?

One block expands to about eight litres, or roughly seven U.S. quarts, once fully hydrated.

Q: How do I prepare this for use?

Soak the coco coir block in about 4.5 litres of warm water for around 15 minutes, until it's fully expanded, then break it apart by hand if any pieces remain compressed.

Q: Can I use the coir straight from the water, or does it need anything added?

For a lighter mix suited to containers and hanging baskets, use it as-is; for a blend closer to traditional potting soil, mix in equal parts compost and coarse sand.

Q: Does coir need fertilizer like regular potting soil does?

Yes, since coir is a soilless mix, it needs weekly feeding with a complete water-soluble fertilizer to supply the nutrients potting soil would normally provide.

Q: Is coir better than regular potting soil for hanging baskets?

Yes, for hanging baskets specifically: coir is lighter to hang, holds moisture more evenly, and won't compact the way soil-based mixes can over a season.

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Item XB601, Coir Block

Compact to Full-Size Block: One block expands in water to about eight litres of porous growing mix for containers and hanging baskets.
Won't Overdrain: Coir holds moisture evenly, so containers and baskets don't drain dry from the bottom or top after a heavy watering.
Simple to Rehydrate: Soak the block in about 4.5 litres of warm water for 15 minutes, then break it apart by hand.
Pairs with Compost and Sand: Mix the expanded coir with equal parts compost and coarse sand for a well-draining, all-purpose potting blend.

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