Coco coir source

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Yeehova

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Posted 1418084496	Reply with quote #1

I am convinced that coir may be the way to go for cuttings from the cloner to first baby pot. What is the best and cheapest source for coco coir you know? __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

greenfig

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Posted 1418086408	Reply with quote #2

Your local Hydroponics store. The price is decent and you do not pay for shipping. Also, in mine, they give you a discount is the package is damaged/torn. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Yeehova

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Posted 1418088581	Reply with quote #3

I have never seen a hydroponics store in my area. I will keep my eyes peeled. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

Bevman

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Posted 1418102617	Reply with quote #4

Flow & Grow Hydroponic Garden 4521 Cumberland Rd Fayetteville, NC 28306 (910) 423-3569 __________________ Arthur, Saint Louis CO, MO (Z 6B)

Elfarach

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Posted 1418103055	Reply with quote #5

They're always in the shadows to the left... __________________ Simon C. So. Cal (El Monte) Zone 10a Wish list: Adriatic JH, Raspberry Latte, Violet de Sollies, Col de Dame Black, Ischia Black, Takoma Violet

Yeehova

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Posted 1418135759	Reply with quote #6

Thanks, I will definitely stop by. Google should be my friend. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

Dave

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Posted 1418178671	Reply with quote #7

Becareful buying low cost no name coir I don't think they take the same amount of time to wash the salt out of it like the name brand varieties __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1448287861	Reply with quote #8

Bumping this thread Looking for a good source of coco coir now that i plan on experimenting with coir during next months rooting plans. These are the ones i found on amazon that seem like good deals. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HLSL7W/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1P2BYRQ3TMR1X&coliid=I23N1MZKZ56RGY http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MOD2HY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1P2BYRQ3TMR1X&coliid=I76FYO71GKW4B Any better deals? I don't have any hydroponics stores near me. __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

DaveL

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Posted 1448288533	Reply with quote #9

I go with Amazon. If you have prime free shipping for the most part. __________________ Dave Waterford, Ct. Zone 6B

kkk2210

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Posted 1448309326	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeehova I am convinced that coir may be the way to go for cuttings from the cloner to first baby pot. What is the best and cheapest source for coco coir you know?[/QUOTE eBay __________________ Vinny Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Wish List : Callara, De La Rio,Cul Noir, Calvy, LSU Red, I-258, Maltese Beauty, Preto, FMV Infected Ischia Black UCD. My Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/myb/Summary?MyEbay&gbh=1

Hobo62288

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Posted 1448318994	Reply with quote #11

Brooklynmatty, I'm also about to buy one of those you mentioned. I think the first looks like a better package but idk which is actually better. You decide or find any info or better choices? For the price, those are the best deals I found as well. __________________ Bryan \| Zone 7 \| NC Wish List: CdDG, CdDN, BM, Barnisotte Gris, KB, LSU Red, Preto

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1448323121	Reply with quote #12

I'm also leaning towards #1 due to the fact that it's 3 pieces in there instead of 1 large brick. Makes it easier to break or use small pieces to make small batchs for rooting. This way it's less waste. Hopefully this helps others looking for good prices on coir. __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

Bevman

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Posted 1448418965	Reply with quote #13

Hey Matt, seeing your name on the site is "Brooklynmatty" and you say there is no hydroponics stores in Long Island, I assume you are talking New York state. If so, I googled "hydroponic supplies, long island ny" and found 15 locations for them. I do not know if they sell Coir though. http://www.yellowpages.com/long-island-ny/hydroponics __________________ Arthur, Saint Louis CO, MO (Z 6B)

smatthew

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Posted 1448419810	Reply with quote #14

Or there's always LI Hydro - "New York Metro Area's Largest Hydroponic Garden Store" 3104 Express Drive South. Islandia, NY, 11749 They should have all the coir you need. And don't hesitate to ask for a discount. I get a %20 discount at my hydro store everyday. __________________ Blackberry & Fig Farmer in East Bay San Francisco - Sunol. Wanted (4): Emalyn's Purple, IT-258, Pastiliere and Milco Caprifig.

Brooklynmatty

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Posted 1448419867	Reply with quote #15

Quote: Originally Posted by Bevman Hey Matt, seeing your name on the site is "Brooklynmatty" and you say there is no hydroponics stores in Long Island, I assume you are talking New York state. If so, I googled "hydroponic supplies, long island ny" and found 15 locations for them. I do not know if they sell Coir though. http://www.yellowpages.com/long-island-ny/hydroponics I said there was no hydro shops near me, not on long island. Closest one is 40+ minutes from me, not worth gas when the same prices are online. NYC/LI traffic is a PITA and not worth hassle if I'm never near there. Long Island is very large FYI ;) __________________ Matt - Long Island - Zone 7B Wishlist: CDD Roja, Planera, CDD Rimada Please use the following thread if your growing my "unknown Sheepshead" to track your progress. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/saved-brooklyn-tree-unknown-sheepshead-community-growlog-7808733?pid=1290171384

Tropicalgrower

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Posted 1448438455 · Edited	Reply with quote #16

There is no substitute for quality.Use a good brand of coco,and then be very sure to rinse thoroughly before use. I would drive extra to buy quality coco. Here are some good brands..just make sure you rinse it well.Residual salts are not your friend. Bcuzz Canna Cocotek Biobizz Botanicare Most people do not know that the majority of coco is soaked in water before processing..and usually that is salt water,because a lot of the coco is sourced in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.The major manufacturers are now rinsing the coco due to all the complaints of plants keeling over because of residual salts.Save yourself some heartache and rinse the coco well.

Tropicalgrower

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Posted 1448448710	Reply with quote #17

I use it too,and have never had a problem,but it really only takes one time to cause some real trouble.It's really like insurance as far as I am concerned.If you rinse it yourself,then you know you won't have a problem.It takes some time but it is worth it for your piece of mind.That is all I am saying.

Smyfigs

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Posted 1448515667	Reply with quote #18

Great advise, everyone! I didnt know there could be salt in coco coir!!! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

SuperMario1

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Posted 1448564599	Reply with quote #19

I'm using Botanicare Cocogrow bricks that are doing really well. I didn't rinse the mix, just hydrated the bricks. I have a few from the cloner up-potted in pure coco and a few in a coco/perlite mix. I also have a bunch of cuttings in bags using coco as a rooting medium (this looks promising so far). There are even a couple that failed to root in the cloner that I have dipped in clonex and used the cocogro as a substitute for root riot starter cubes. Everything seems to be going great so far, but I'm going to give it a month or so before reporting successes or failures. __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra, Violetta, Violette de Sollies, Dan_la's Black Beauty 10, Craven's Craving, Most important: YOUR FAVORITE FIG. A lot of people put emphasis on popular/exotic cultivars, which is great because it highlights some of the better fig varieties; however, I am most interested in the figs our members love regardless of pedigree. Currently Growing: a bunch of varieties.

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