How To Use Coco Coir In Hydroponics

This Video is from the Youtube channel: “HowToHydroponics”. 

I had a brick of coco coir sitting in my garage that I didn't even realize was there. I think I'll take advantage of it and use it for my hydroponic system this year.

Coconut Coir's has a fairly neutral pH of 5.8–6.8 which makes it ideal for gardens and hydroponic system alike. The fiber allows for a great air to water ratio that the plants will enjoy and that some claim is an even better medium to grow in than rockwool.

 

Peter Grant
 

  • Jim Conner says:

    I’ve heard a lot of good things about coco coir… gonna have to try it myself one day, Cheers!!

  • Dean Winchester says:

    This is my 1st year trying it too, starting my bell peppers in it. So far so good.

  • Austin Family Gardening Channel says:

    Just got some royal gold coco fiber for this year. Brock gave it some high reviews, so I picked some up. Looks like you’re off to a good start !

  • FesterWerks says:

    Did a couple Dutch Buckets in Coir last year, was very pleased with the results.  Got a 2 pound tomato using it.  (Not that it was the Coir that put it over 2 lbs…)

  • Alberta Urban Garden Simple Organic and Sustainable says:

    I have used coir in my soil garden a few times and found it was a good neutral media however being the soil gardener I am I found leaf compost or mold did the job with nutrients. They do however take awhile to become ready for planting.

  • SometimesOnSundays says:

    I’m so happy to see you’ve got two more videos up this year! But I’m afraid to get my hopes up for another full season.

  • Platinum Beauty says:

    Hi.

    I am interested in going into hydroponics ( vegetables and fruits) do you have any recommendations in terms of fertilizers I should be using and maybe where I can get it or even tips on making my own nutrients

    I live in the Caribbean so I would have to purchase online as hydroponics is to my knowledge non existant here. I am a struggling entrepreneur and hoping this could assist me to have an edge and also I love gardening but have limited soil space

    • Chicken Friedfish says:

      +Platinum IslandGirl
      Hey IslandGirl. I’m just starting hydroponic gardening myself. I live in South Texas near Gulf waters and the winters are pretty mild. I thought I would start simple with lettuce and Pak Choi and work my way up to fruits like watermelon, cantaloupes, and tomatoes. I suggest watching a lot of youtube video’s to get the concepts, thats what Iam doing. Hey, maybe when you get started we can swap seeds with each other! Good luck

  • Shakaama says:

    make more videos sir. i need all the info. and appear on screen so I can read your lips.

  • Owen Williams says:

    Awesome bucket cam shot!

  • nery colon su jardineria says:

    I haven’t use much of it but some plants here when you buy them they come with it. Great video. Wish that I could see the plants now. Loved and subbed

  • permofit says:

    please make new videos

  • dave oneil says:

    should i be using calimag with canna coco coir (buffered) and canna coco a and b nutes? using tap water which is high alkaline. i dont have an ec meter yet. can anyone help? please!

  • furqan Aslam says:

    does coco peat or coco coir can be used in hydroponics if it is then please make a video from germinating a seed to transfer into pot through hydroponic

  • EyesWideShut says:

    Started grow 3 weeks ago indoor/out in my own soil mix but got my Coco coir today and transplanting. I don’t mind the dirt but I’m going to try coir with amendments and my new hydro nutrients..so excited

  • UK. Cockney. says:

    Just subbed to your you tube channel. .good…✌

  • Dank knowledge💫🙏🔥💨 says:

    Just subbed up love the info. I’m doing my first grow in coco

  • MostlyWeed says:

    Don’t buy brick coco, get it in bags, you never get the fluff back.

  • greenhorn grower says:

    I just started growing in this cocoa called Basement Mix and is a soiless mix. should I be watering everyday with 20% run off and if so how many times would I feed a month?

  • William de Jager says:

    All of the best for 2018 Matthew!Hope all is well! Its been three years since you last uploaded a video, we are curious to see what hydroponic experiments you have been up to!

  • Green Screen Point says:

    Hi, May I know what should be the exact specification of the coco coir of any brand, which would be useful for hydroponics? Thanks

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