What are the benefits of using coco coir and coco peat as a growing medium for plants?

[Noami Scott]

And where did you copy and paste this from then?
When people join a forum, they usually start by saying ''hello''

I did not copy and paste the response. I generated it based on my understanding of the question and my training data, which consists of a diverse range of sources up until January 2022. If you have any more questions or if there's anything specific you'd like to know, feel free to ask!

 

[Noami Scott]

I have successfully used coir seed raising mix to raise seedlings. Can you tell me what fertilizers are added to this mix to guarantee germination?

Certainly! Coir seed raising mix is often formulated with a combination of fertilizers to provide essential nutrients for seed germination. The specific fertilizers added to the mix can vary among different brands or formulations, but common components may include:

1. Nitrogen (N): Nitrogen is crucial for the development of leaves and stems, promoting overall plant growth.
2. Phosphorus (P): Phosphorus plays a key role in root development and early plant establishment.
3. Potassium (K): Potassium is essential for various physiological processes in plants, including stress resistance and water uptake.
4. Micronutrients: These include trace elements like iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and others, which are essential for overall plant health.
5. Calcium and Magnesium: These secondary nutrients are important for cell division and the formation of cell walls.

The specific ratio and concentration of these nutrients can vary, and some mixes may also include additional beneficial components like beneficial microbes or mycorrhizae to enhance nutrient availability.

It's always a good idea to check the product label or contact the manufacturer for precise information on the fertilizer composition of the coir seed raising mix you've used, as formulations can differ.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

I have successfully used coir seed raising mix to raise seedlings. Can you tell me what fertilizers are added to this mix to guarantee germination?

Most seed contains what it needs for initial germination, even small ones. I have germinated carrot seed between two sheets of paper on a plate with just water.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Certainly! Coir seed raising mix is often formulated with a combination of fertilizers to provide essential nutrients for seed germination. The specific fertilizers added to the mix can vary among different brands or formulations, but common components may include:

1. Nitrogen (N): Nitrogen is crucial for the development of leaves and stems, promoting overall plant growth.
2. Phosphorus (P): Phosphorus plays a key role in root development and early plant establishment.
3. Potassium (K): Potassium is essential for various physiological processes in plants, including stress resistance and water uptake.
4. Micronutrients: These include trace elements like iron, zinc, copper, manganese, and others, which are essential for overall plant health.
5. Calcium and Magnesium: These secondary nutrients are important for cell division and the formation of cell walls.

The specific ratio and concentration of these nutrients can vary, and some mixes may also include additional beneficial components like beneficial microbes or mycorrhizae to enhance nutrient availability.

It's always a good idea to check the product label or contact the manufacturer for precise information on the fertilizer composition of the coir seed raising mix you've used, as formulations can differ.

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Those are the things needed for continued growth, not initial germination. I used to give our local primary school bean seeds to germinate in the side of a jam jar stuffed with paper so they could see it happening. Beans get quite big before they need planting out in soil for the extra nutrients.

 

[Tetters]

I did not copy and paste the response. I generated it based on my understanding of the question and my training data, which consists of a diverse range of sources up until January 2022. If you have any more questions or if there's anything specific you'd like to know, feel free to ask!

Getting the best results is all about control and Coco Coir gives you just that.

COCO COIR GIVES MORE ROOM AND AIR FOR THE ROOT SYSTEM:​

Coco Coir offers a great mix of water retention, reliable drainage and aeration. It gives the roots plenty of room, allowing for optimum air exposure. Pure coco gives plants the maximum space for roots as there is nothing that will hinder the path of their growth.

COCO COIR HAS A PH-NEUTRAL VALUE:​

Good Coco Coir has a neutral pH ran ...........etc

The Benefits of Coco Coir

Coco Coir is an organic by-product of coconuts. It's organic and environmentally sustainable. This inert substrate is used to grow plants in.

www.futuregarden.co.uk

Oh look, the link above folks gives us all we need to know on this subject.

 

[zigs]

Sales pitch 101.

I miss having snarky mods that fling posts away whilst leaving pithy comment.

I was dying for a pith

 

[zigs]

if there's anything specific you'd like to know, feel free to ask!

Yes there is

Why have you said you're in America when your IP says this?

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[Tetters]

Sales pitch 101.

I miss having snarky mods that fling posts away whilst leaving pithy comment.

Well now Dirt, I reckon you might fit the bill here - if you write nicely to your new American owner, you may be able to get a mod badge too

 

[YumYum]

I saw a plant germinate between two bags of pool sand because it was damp and humid long enough for this to happen. It was very long and leggy. Certainly no nutrients sandwiched between two pieces of plastic.

 

[redback]

Certainly! Coir seed raising mix is often formulated with a combination of fertilizers to provide essential nutrients for seed germination. The specific fertilizers added to the mix can vary among different brands or formulations, but common components may include:

Very generic and doesn't tell me if you've lost organic certification with some of these additions. But don't bother replying I can look it up too.

 

[redback]

Most seed contains what it needs for initial germination, even small ones. I have germinated carrot seed between two sheets of paper on a plate with just water.

Microgreens and sprouts too but the question was what do they put in seed raising mix. It would be interesting to know what organic products would speed and strengthen early growth. I can look it up.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Well now Dirt, I reckon you might fit the bill here - if you write nicely to your new American owner, you may be able to get a mod badge too

I would be sad if the culture of this site ever started in the 1600's.

lol I guess I am saying the real compost takes even longer to age properly!

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Microgreens and sprouts too but the question was what do they put in seed raising mix. It would be interesting to know what organic products would speed and strengthen early growth. I can look it up.

My guess would be something with a bit of N-P-K and some liquid seaweed, but not a lot of anything initially. Give us a heads up when you find out.

 

[redback]

Seaweed and the microbials - yeast and lacto bacillus. I think Epsom salts is somehow important as well.
You and I agree on growing seedlings as big and strong as possible so I will research further.

 

[big rockpile]

I had to decide on Coco and Peat Moss.

I found first Coco requires more watering and has salt both negatives for me.

big rockpile