Skunk Baxter
Well-Known Member
I'm currently doing my first coco grow, and while I'm extremely pleased with the results, it's not going the way I'd hoped. I did a lot of research before I started, and from everything I read I thought the medium would drain more quickly than it does. I had planned on doing 2 or even 3 feedings a day, in the manner of a hydro grow, but it just doesn't dry out quickly enough to get away with that. As a result, I've been running this more as a soil grow than a hydro grow, with one feeding a day or even every other day. As I said, I'm happy with the results so far in week 6, but still think I can do much better if I had a medium that drained better and allowed me to feed more often.
I think the problem is that I used 100% Coco Coir from Sunleaves, and the coco is just too fine and powdery to drain well. I'll be starting my second grow in a few weeks, and am planning to use coco chunks in addition to (or even instead of) straight coco coir. I think it will drain much better and allow me to feed more often.
I wonder if other coco growers could share some of their experiences with me. Am I on the right track with that line of thinking? Should I try a 50-50 mix of classic coir and coco pieces, or maybe even go with 100% coco pieces? What sort of texture do you other coco growers prefer? Fine, or coarse?
Thanks in advance...
I think the problem is that I used 100% Coco Coir from Sunleaves, and the coco is just too fine and powdery to drain well. I'll be starting my second grow in a few weeks, and am planning to use coco chunks in addition to (or even instead of) straight coco coir. I think it will drain much better and allow me to feed more often.
I wonder if other coco growers could share some of their experiences with me. Am I on the right track with that line of thinking? Should I try a 50-50 mix of classic coir and coco pieces, or maybe even go with 100% coco pieces? What sort of texture do you other coco growers prefer? Fine, or coarse?
Thanks in advance...