RIOCOCO Expanded Loose Coir | 50L - OMRI Listed

Washed Coco Chip and Pith Blend for Hydroponic Systems, 50L

Unwashed or inconsistently blended coco substrates can carry excess salts or an unpredictable air-to-water ratio into a hydroponic system. RIOCOCO Expanded Loose Coir is a 60% coco chip, 40% coco pith blend that's washed five times to remove salts before it reaches a grow, with documented porosity and water-holding numbers rather than an unspecified mix.

This 50L bag suits a hydroponic grower working across a wide range of crops who wants a ready-to-use substrate without blending or amending it further.

Key Features & Benefits

• 60% coco chips, 40% coco pith — a balanced structural blend for aeration and moisture retention.
• 5x washed — removes salts before the substrate reaches your growing system.
• 28% air-filled porosity, 53% water holding capacity — a documented aeration and moisture profile.
• OMRI Listed — approved for use in organic production.
• Passes heavy metal and pathogen testing — verified as a clean substrate before packaging.

Who Should Use RIOCOCO Expanded Loose Coir

Hydroponic growers working across a range of crops who want a ready-to-use, salt-washed coco blend with documented porosity and water-holding numbers, rather than an unspecified mix, will find this loose coir suited to that setup.

About RIOCOCO

RIOCOCO sources coco coir from Sri Lanka's coconut industry and has supplied washed, tested coco coir substrates and grow bags to hydroponic and container growers since 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this coir need additional amendments?

No, its high porosity and aeration are built into the blend, so it doesn't require additional amendments before use. It's designed to be ready to use straight from the bag.

What is the coco chip to pith ratio?

This blend runs 60% coco chips to 40% coco pith. That ratio is chosen to balance aeration with water-holding capacity.

How is this coir tested and prepared before packaging?

It passes testing for heavy metals and pathogens before packaging. It's also washed five times to remove excess salts.

What is the EC of this coir?

It measures less than 0.6 EC out of the bag. That low starting EC leaves more room to build a nutrient program without correcting for residual salts first.

Is this coir OMRI Listed?

Yes, RIOCOCO Expanded Loose Coir is OMRI Listed, making it suitable for organic production. That listing status is separate from the heavy metal and pathogen testing this bag also passes, which applies regardless of organic certification.