Coir & preparation
Washing or buffering?
A low EC result and a buffering treatment answer different questions. Confirm both on the product specification before deciding how to prepare your cocopeat.
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How do I compare substrate cost per plant place?
Compare the full planting setup for a defined production cycle rather than the price of one bag.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
CocoaYour coir & preparation guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
A slab, open-top bag and loose-filled pot may support different numbers of plant places and require different preparation.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Define the intended plant positions per container and the replacement cycle.
- Include the medium, container, preparation labour and expected handling losses.
- Keep growing-performance differences separate from the simple purchase-cost calculation.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What are you comparing?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Slabs against individual bags
Calculate both against the same number of intended plant positions and production duration.
Different slab sizes
Confirm usable positions and spacing before dividing the unit price.
Different production cycles
Compare costs over the same period and state replacement assumptions explicitly.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Prepare a small table of cost components for each complete setup.
Keep in mind
Do not count hypothetical yield improvements as proven savings.
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