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Coconut Fiber for Cultivation

The solution to compacted soil. Fertilizes from day one.

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Coconut is not "different brown soil": it is a medium. With perlite, roots breathe. Without fertilizer, the plant fasts.

Formats

11 L / 650 g for a few pots. 70 L for the season. Hydrate and, if necessary, rinse salts.

Mix

20-30% perlite. Vermiculite if the sun is strong. Clay pebbles at the bottom.

What we recommend at Control Garden

Coconut + perlite pack. Leave the universal bag compacted for short-season planters.

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FAQs

Hydroponic?
Yes, coconut is a classic. Control pH and drainage.
Does it smell rotten?
It's anaerobic: water less and add perlite. Healthy coconut smells like fiber, not egg.

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Drainage substrate recipes with coco, perlite, vermiculite, and clay based on the crop.

Perlite

Expanded volcanic rock that aerates the substrate and prevents compact root balls.

Vermiculite

Expanded mineral that retains water and cations. Ideal for overly dry terraces.