Klompen
Active member
Years ago I put about 30% coir in an organic soil mix and never wanted to grow without it again. Even this much essentially protects the plant from drowning and gives the mix a good consistency. Also coir has a smell to it that I truly love. I have used coir over and over again with no ill effects. I've also known others who do the same.
On the other hand, there's some who strongly dislike it. Many claim it will release toxic amounts of potassium over time and thus should be avoided. Others just seem to dislike it compared to peat for its relatively low CEC. I personally would not go without a little peat in my mix as well though.
Who loves it? Who hates it? Who has had good experiences with it and who has had bad experiences? Anyone else here reuse organic coco substrates with good experience after good experience? Anyone tried to and failed?
On the other hand, there's some who strongly dislike it. Many claim it will release toxic amounts of potassium over time and thus should be avoided. Others just seem to dislike it compared to peat for its relatively low CEC. I personally would not go without a little peat in my mix as well though.
Who loves it? Who hates it? Who has had good experiences with it and who has had bad experiences? Anyone else here reuse organic coco substrates with good experience after good experience? Anyone tried to and failed?