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Coco Coir as a Medium-CEC Substrate: Balancing Precision and Buffering September 03, 2025
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Best Practices: Charging/Buffering/Initial Feeds January 29, 2025
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Coco Coir as a Medium-CEC Substrate: Balancing Precision and Buffering
by Chris Vaos onSelecting the right substrate is fundamental to crop success. Beyond physical properties such as water holding and porosity, the chemical behavior of a substrate determines how nutrients are stored, exchanged, and delivered to plants. A central property in this context is cation exchange capacity (CEC), which is the measure of how many positively charged ions a medium can adsorb and release. CEC is quantified... -
Best Practices: Charging/Buffering/Initial Feeds
by Chris Vaos on"Is your coco already buffered? Is it already charged? And what nutrients should you feed first?” We hear these questions all the time. The good news? Our coco is prepped and ready to go—setting your plants up for strong, healthy growth from day one. Starting with the right foundation makes all the difference, giving your plants the best chance to thrive. First, what do...