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Edmunters everything substrate-How I do my substrates.- Preparing Coir * 1
    #26618049 - 04/21/20 03:12 PM (3 years, 9 months ago)

This is how I prep my coir.  I do it 2 ways.  One is when ive run out of Vermiculite which I buy in massive 100L bags so I dont run out often.



I like to prep my coir using 3 blocks as I use allot but you can do it for 1- 3 using this method

What you need

3 blocks coir
vermiculite when you have it
hammer
chisel
25L tub
A means of heating enough water
protection from heat

When using 3 blocks of coir only you need to work out how much water per block to get perfect field capacity.  WARNING! for some reason blocks from different suppliers need different quantities and you need to reset your findings if you change.

So for these blocks you need 2.8 litres per block to make perfect field capacity. I measure out 8.2 litres of hot water and put it on my stove to heat up


Perfect field capacity for me is when you squeeze as hard as you can you get about 10 drops of water.  I do it drier that some because I dunk my grains.

I then go to prep my coir



First thing - I chisel blocks into 3 or 4 longways , its easy and then I break them into my tub by hand, again easy

The reason I do this is that if you put 3 whole blocks in it expands too quickly and can fuk up moisture levels and bend your tub out of shape.




By the time im finished the water will be hot.  It doesnt matter what temp it is as Coir doesnt need to be pasteurized or sterilized, but I like the texture coir when mixed with hot water.  You can do it with cold water too but im not keen and I alway time my sessions so that when I need the coir its not too hot to touch.

With oven gloves I pour in the water, I was slow today so it reach 200.  Once the sub is cool enough to handle its ready.




At this stage if you arent adding verm it should be at 10 drips field capacity.

If you are adding verm there is an exact science if you want but I just get a small bucket load and add it till I get a small stream when squeezing.  I leave it to absorb the water for 1/2 hours and then go back to test.  If im at 10 drop great, if below I add a little water if above I add a little verm.



Thats it!  This shit doesnt need to be over thought, just do it!!!


Edited by Edmunter (05/06/20 11:38 PM)


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