{"product_id":"ba-coco-5kg-single","title":"Coco Coir Brick 5kg – Buffered Coconut Coir Compost (Coco Peat) – Expands to 75L Peat-Free Growing Medium – pH-Balanced for Seeds, Plants, Hydroponics \u0026 Houseplants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is a raw coco coir brick — the ideal base substrate for growers who want to create their own custom growing mixes. Blend it with perlite, vermiculite, or your preferred amendments to suit any plant. Prefer a ready-made option? Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plant-specific-mixes\"\u003eplant-specific growing mixes\u003c\/a\u003e (coming soon) are pre-blended and ready to use straight from the bag.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f9fa; border:1px solid #dee2e6; border-left:4px solid #2e86c1; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0; padding:12px 16px; margin-bottom:20px; font-size:0.92em; line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2e86c1;\"\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coco coir is also known in the trade as “coco peat” or “coir pith” — it is the fine, spongy material from coconut husks. Despite the name, it contains absolutely zero peat and is 100% peat-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne 5kg brick expands to 75 litres of premium, ready-to-use coco coir — calcium-buffered, peat-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Apple Garden’s buffered coco coir is engineered for consistent results. Add 20 litres of clean water, allow 20–30 minutes to fully expand, and your growing medium is ready. No rinsing. No pre-treatment. No conditioning required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buffered Coco Coir?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard coco coir aggressively absorbs calcium and magnesium from your nutrient solution — starving plants before they establish. Our bricks are pre-saturated with calcium and magnesium during production, so those exchange sites are already occupied when the product reaches you. Your plants access nutrients from day one, with no lock-out and no adjustment period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands to approximately 75 litres from one 5kg compressed brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashed and calcium-buffered — flushes out excess salts and prevents nutrient lock-out from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable pH 5.5–6.5, ultra-low EC — ready to use straight from the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally resistant to mould — supports healthy root development (natural lignin structure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow sodium — gentle on salt-sensitive plants and seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior water retention and airy texture — keeps compost moist while preventing waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% peat-free and biodegradable — made from renewable coconut husk fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all liquid nutrients, organic feeds, and hydroponic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched from our UK warehouse within 1 working day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrink film: LDPE ≥ 30% recycled — widely recyclable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the brick in a large bucket or container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 20 litres of clean water (warm water speeds expansion).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 20–30 minutes while the brick swells (expands to 75L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluff thoroughly with a fork or hand tool until light and even.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse alone or blend with perlite (70:30 ratio) for improved drainage and aeration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin feeding with a balanced nutrient solution from week one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainers and pots, raised beds, propagation trays, seedlings and cuttings, hydroponics (DWC, NFT, Dutch Bucket), and indoor growing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 5kg compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded volume: approximately 75 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 5.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEC: Ultra-low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-buffered: Yes (calcium and magnesium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Single compressed brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: 24 months from manufacture when stored correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrefer a Ready-Made Mix?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd rather skip the blending, our \u003cstrong\u003eplant-specific growing mixes\u003c\/strong\u003e are formulated for individual plant types — houseplants, tomatoes, herbs, orchids, cacti, and seed starting. Pre-blended, peat-free, and ready to use. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plant-specific-mixes\"\u003eView the range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1d35, #1a3d6a); border-radius:12px; padding:24px 20px; margin-top:28px; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch4 style=\"color:#a8e063; font-size:1.15em; margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e🧮 How Much Do You Need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color:#e2e8f0; margin:0 0 14px; font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eCalculate the exact amount for your raised bed, pot, or grow bag — including mix ratios and water needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/calculator\" style=\"display:inline-block; background:#a8e063; color:#0b1d35; font-weight:700; padding:10px 24px; border-radius:8px; text-decoration:none; font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eOpen Calculator →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f8ec;border:2px solid #cff394;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#0b1d35;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eNot sure how much you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eUse our free calculator to get the exact quantity for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/calculator\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0b1d35;color:#cff394;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:10px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eCoco Peat Calculator →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc; border:1px solid #cbd5e1; padding:18px 22px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px; font-size:1.05rem; color:#1f2937;\"\u003eBuffering specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eEvery batch is calcium-buffered at source and lab-tested before dispatch. This pre-saturates the cation-exchange (CEC) sites with calcium so your fertiliser-supplied calcium and magnesium stay plant-available, and keeps electrical conductivity (EC) low for predictable nutrient uptake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–6.5 (ideal for most plants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical conductivity (EC):\u003c\/strong\u003e below 0.5 mS\/cm in fresh hydrated coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffering:\u003c\/strong\u003e calcium-buffered at source (not buffered at home; no Cal-Mag pre-treatment required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct import from Kerala, India — no middlemen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC and pH lab-tested on every batch before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.92rem; color:#475569;\"\u003eWant to understand the chemistry? Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-coco-peat#faqpage\"\u003ehow buffering works\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Apple Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53648409002294,"sku":"BAG-CP-5KG","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/3288\/1974\/files\/5kgBufferedCocoPeatBrick.jpg?v=1773238367","url":"https:\/\/blueapplegarden.co.uk\/products\/ba-coco-5kg-single","provider":"Blue Apple Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}