Coconut Coir Blocks (5) Garden Better than Peat Moss
This Online store item is five (5) 1/4-1/3 cu. Ft. (650 gm) blocks of Compressed Coconut Coir Fiber Bricks. Each of these blocks is equal in size to a red brick used for building houses. This is the one of the best materials for worm bedding. Buy 5 Bricks here for $12.95 + $9.50 USPS Priority Shipping. (delivery in 3 days most areas) Full cases of 24 bricks available at discounted pricing. Email for more information.
Each block measures approximately 8x4x2. COIR is a re-newable resource. (peat moss is NOT)
# Durable-Lasts 3 times longer than peat moss, up to 8 years
# Compact-compressed into bales or bricks for convenient shipping
# Environmental-Renewable resource made from recycled coconut husks. When compared to peat, (the extraction of which can easily harm fragile bog habitats) coir is a more ecologically responsible choice.
# Uniform-Completely homogenous material free of seeds, weeds, and other particles
# Disease resistance-Resists bacterial, mold, fungal growth; ensures good drainage in potting mixes, preventing root rot while encouraging strong and early root growth
# Moisture retention-Can hold up to 8-9 times its weight in water
# Excellent aeration-Has superior oxygenation due to high air-filled porosity and pore space
# Nutrient storage-High cation exchange capacity; holds and releases nutrients over extended periods
# Desirable pH-Within range of horticultural applications (5.7-6.2)
# Reusable-Completely biodegradable; used as a mulch or soil conditioner, it retains its structure and water-holding capacity over time
# Rewettable-easily rewettable without use of chemical wetting agents.
This is brick is three times the size of the Coir brick that comes in the Worm Factory that we sell. Makes great worm bedding. Coconut Coir fiber is an excellent potting medium for starting seeds and potting plants.
 
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