Mother Earth Coco - 1.8cu ft

Pre-Buffered, pH-Adjusted Coco Pith and Fiber Substrate, 1.8cu ft

Untreated coco coir can carry natural salts and an inconsistent pH that lock out nutrients until it is flushed and buffered, which adds a prep step most growers would rather skip. Mother Earth Coco is a blend of coco pith and coco fiber that arrives already pre-buffered and pH adjusted, so it is ready for hydroponic use without an additional treatment step.

This 1.8cu ft bag is often combined with an inert media like perlite or clay pebbles, which provides a reliable, uncharged base for roots to establish in a hydroponic system alongside the buffered coco.

Key Features & Benefits

• Pre-Buffered — reduces prep time before planting compared to raw, untreated coco
• pH Adjusted to 6.3-6.8 — a neutral range for consistent growing conditions from bag to bag
• Coco Pith and Fiber Blend — balances water retention and aeration in the root zone
• Pairs with Inert Media — combine with perlite or clay pebbles for hydroponic setups

Who Should Use Mother Earth Coco

Hydroponic growers who want a pre-buffered, pH-adjusted coco substrate without extra prep steps will find Mother Earth Coco a straightforward base medium to build a system around.

About Mother Earth

As a growing-media brand spanning potting soils, coco coir, and perlite, Mother Earth is distributed through Hawthorne Gardening Company's branded product lineup. Its Coco line ships pre-buffered and pH-adjusted as a base medium for hydroponic growing systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pre-buffered mean for this coco substrate?

It means the coco has already been treated to displace naturally occurring salts and stabilize cation exchange before it reaches the bag, so growers do not need to flush and buffer it themselves before planting. That removes a prep step raw coco coir typically requires.

What pH range is this coco adjusted to?

It is adjusted to a neutral range of 6.3-6.8, which sits in the target zone for most hydroponic nutrient programs. Growers should still check runoff pH periodically rather than assuming it stays fixed indefinitely.

What is Mother Earth Coco made of?

It is a blend of coco pith and coco fiber, chosen to balance water retention against aeration at the root zone. The pith component holds moisture while the fiber keeps pore space open.

Should I mix this coco with anything else before using it?

Many growers combine it with an inert media like perlite or clay pebbles, which adds an uncharged, reliable base for roots to establish alongside the buffered coco. That combination is common in hydroponic setups rather than using coco alone.

How do I rehydrate or prepare this coco before planting?

Loosen the coco pith and fiber by hand or with a garden fork as you fill your containers, since it can settle during shipping. No additional flushing is needed first because the bag already arrives pre-buffered and pH adjusted.