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    COCO COIR a couple of questions for anyone that uses coco.

    Hey friends..im going to try coco for my next grow. I need a little advice on a couple of things.. Question #1 I have 2 bags of loose Canna Coco..should i flush/rinse it out before using? Question #2 Should i then treat it with a flush of cal-mag and nutes before using? Question #3 Is there a specific mix ratio for coco to perlite? Question #4 Are these nutes sufficient? OR should i buy CANNA Nutes?. Im thinking i'll do some autos and compare my current grow medium(Berger grow mix,Canadian product, Peat,Bark,Organics,perlite) with Coco coir.. Shit...sorry so many questions.
    Shappel S3000 3.5x6x6' ice hut
    Fusion Board LED Panel 480w
    6" Fusion Breath, Fan/Filter
    Canna Coco/perlite
    General Hydroponics Flora Series
    Cal/Mag.

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    #2
    Everything I’ve read about Canna Coco says it’s ready to use from the bag, it certainly can’t hurt to rinse it. You should definitely treat it with Cal-Mag before using it, no need to add any other nutrients at this stage. The ratio is really the growers choice, higher amounts of perlite will allow for better drainage but force you to feed more often, my personal preference is 70% Coco/30% Perlite. GH nutrients work very well in coco, you’ll be fine with them. Canna Nutrients are pricey!!!!
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    • Tersky
      Tersky commented
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      Very well said. I agree with it all!

    #3
    Great info..Thanks Obi-Wan and Tersky
    Shappel S3000 3.5x6x6' ice hut
    Fusion Board LED Panel 480w
    6" Fusion Breath, Fan/Filter
    Canna Coco/perlite
    General Hydroponics Flora Series
    Cal/Mag.

    Tent
    Bruce Banner
    Kushy Kush
    2Cookies and cream

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      #4
      I used it first time on last grow. I really like it, I use 70/30 perlite mix, filled 3 gal air pots and flushed the snot out of it. I am a redneck so I tasted runoff, kept flushing until didnt taste salt. It was surprisingly salty at first. Dont drink, taste rinse spit fyi. I guess a real well equipped grower could use a ppm meter.
      I bet Bob Marley's mansion
      has a garden in the back
      Where he's growing something special
      Some celestial homemade hash
      we'll sit down on his front porch
      And listen to the angels band
      Until then I'll sing I'll fly away with a fat onefin my hand

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        #5
        Woodsman67 .....i think i'll use my ppm meter. Did you find the 3 gal pots large enough? I have both 3 and 5 gal fabric pots.. i guess bigger wont hurt, just have to use more coco.
        Shappel S3000 3.5x6x6' ice hut
        Fusion Board LED Panel 480w
        6" Fusion Breath, Fan/Filter
        Canna Coco/perlite
        General Hydroponics Flora Series
        Cal/Mag.

        Tent
        Bruce Banner
        Kushy Kush
        2Cookies and cream

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          #6
          If I had more room I'd go with 5. But yes 3 gal are plenty big for my needs.
          I bet Bob Marley's mansion
          has a garden in the back
          Where he's growing something special
          Some celestial homemade hash
          we'll sit down on his front porch
          And listen to the angels band
          Until then I'll sing I'll fly away with a fat onefin my hand

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          • homegrown
            homegrown commented
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            Thanks, im thinking autos for this grow so maybe 3gal will be sufficient.

          #7
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          A Legend...in his own mind - , 48" X 60" X 80" 2-in-1 Grow Tent, Flower light: Vivaspectra P2500 LED. Veg light: Mars Hydro TS600 & Mars Hydro TS1000 LED lights. Nutrients: GH Flora Trio/Calmag coco/perlite, GH PH Down or pure lemon juice, in case PH down isn't available.

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          • homegrown
            homegrown commented
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            hey BR2K, thanks but im using same lights and grow setup...just needed advice on coco as a grow medium.

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