{"id":1854,"date":"2021-03-13T20:04:57","date_gmt":"2021-03-13T20:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=1854"},"modified":"2023-05-15T02:18:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T02:18:44","slug":"how-to-use-coconut-coir-when-gardening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/how-to-use-coconut-coir-when-gardening\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Coconut Coir When Gardening | 7 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Coconut coir can be used to grow seeds, improve your garden soil or to make your own potting soil at home. Rehydrate the coconut not coir in a bucket or bowl, add it to a pot and plant your seed the same depth as the width of the seed. Water the seed well and keep the coconut coir moist until the seed sprouts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using coconut coir to grow seeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My favorite way to use coconut coir is to grow seeds.  It is the perfect thing to plant your seeds<\/a> straight into because it is easy to make and is low in nutrients.  This will encourage your seeds to send their roots straight down.  Here is my step by step guide to growing seeds in coconut coir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety First: <\/strong>Remember to wear gloves or wash your hands straight after gardening. It is suggested to wear a mask when dealing with soil ingredients<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Small watering can<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Coconut coir pellets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Small bowl<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Seed tape or seed packets of your favorite vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Biodegradable pots or seed trays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1: Place your coconut pellet into a small bowl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Add 3 tablespoons of water to the bowl<\/h3>\n\n\n
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    Step 3: Wait for the coconut pellet to absorb the water and grow to full size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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