GROW!T Commercial Coco, 5kg bale

Space-Saving Buffered Coco Coir That Expands On Demand, 5kg Bale

Raw, unbuffered coco coir can carry enough residual sodium and potassium to lock out calcium and magnesium once it's in a container, and a bag of loose coir takes up shelf space a grower may not have before it's actually needed. GROW!T Commercial Coco addresses both problems at once: the coir is processed indoors to remove debris, then washed and buffered repeatedly to bring ppm and EC down to low levels, and shipped as a dense compressed bale that only expands to full volume once it's hydrated.

This 5kg bale is sized for growers who want a single, manageable unit rather than a bulk pallet purchase — it expands to more than 2 cubic feet of usable coir, enough to fill a modest run of containers or top up an existing soil or perlite blend.

Key Features & Benefits

• Compressed 5kg bale — expands to more than 2 cubic feet of usable coco coir once fully hydrated
• Lab tested for heavy metals — every batch is tested to confirm a clean starting medium
• Low ppm and EC buffering — repeated washing and buffering allows nutrient application the same day you plant
• Blends with soil or perlite — works as a stand-alone growing medium or mixed into an existing blend
• Indoor processing — reduces the debris and foreign material common in field-dried coir

Who Should Use This Coir

Home growers and small commercial operations that want a compact coco coir source they can store flat and expand only when it's time to plant, rather than committing storage space to a large pre-hydrated volume, will find this bale size a practical fit.

About GROW!T

GROW!T is a Hydrofarm exclusive brand of soilless growing media, covering coco coir in loose bags, compressed blocks, and commercial-scale RapidRIZE blocks, along with graded perlite and clay pebbles for hydroponic and container growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much usable coir does one 5kg bale produce?

One bale expands to generate more than 2 cubic feet of coco coir once it's fully saturated with water. That's enough loose medium to fill several standard containers or top up an existing soil or perlite mix.

How do I hydrate the bale?

Add water gradually and break the coir apart by hand as it expands, rather than dumping the full amount of water on at once. Working in stages gets a more even, loose texture throughout the bale instead of a soggy core with dry edges.

Is this coir tested for contaminants?

Yes, every batch is lab tested for heavy metals before it ships. It's also processed indoors, which keeps out much of the debris and foreign material found in field-dried coir.

Can I plant the same day I hydrate the bale?

Yes, the repeated washing and buffering process is designed to bring ppm and EC down low enough that nutrients can be applied the same day the bale is hydrated. You don't need to pre-soak and drain it for days first.

Can this coir be blended with other media?

Yes, it blends easily with soil or perlite, or it can be used on its own as a stand-alone growing medium. Many growers use it to lighten a heavier soil mix or add water retention to a fast-draining perlite blend.