Groplus Global | A Quick Comparison of Coco with Other Products

Growing Media	Pros	Cons	Water Holding (%)	Air Porosity (%)	Lbs / Plant	Grams / fruit
Peat Moss	Readily available Supports beneficials Excellent nutrients holding Good Air-to-Water ratio	Does not re-wet well after dying out Very low in pH, requiring the addition of agricultural lime to raise pH approx. 5.5 - 6	84.88	20




Coco Coir / Coco Peat / Coir Fiber	Good water retention Easy to handle / recycle Economical Bio-degradable Available in abundance	Must be checked & treated with water if high in salt content	88.35	23.5	23.4	196




Rockwool	Lightweight Sterile	Skin irritant Expensive Disposal may be costly in public landfills	86.85	10.3	21.1	185



Perlite	Lightweight Readily available Inert Chemically stable	Expensive Holds little water Con is the dust when bagging Full respirator must be worn by workers, as dust is hazardous to lungs and eyes	19.63	41.41	22.6	195



Vermiculture	Lightweight Excellent buffering qualities	Easily over-watered Expensive	88.8	20	21.8	193
Vermiculture	Lightweight Excellent buffering qualities	Easily over-watered Expensive	Coir & Vermiculture: 50% each		21.8	193
Foam	Lightweight Holds water well	Disposal may be costly in public landfills Not recyclable	Coco Peat is one of the best soil-less medium for all your Indoor & Outdoor growing needs ...
Foam	Lightweight Holds water well	Disposal may be costly in public landfills Not recyclable
Sand	Cheap Excellent drainage	Heavy Holds little water