Roots & watering
Cocopeat stays too wet
Start below the surface. A damp top alone does not tell you how much air and water the roots have. Look at drainage and irrigation together before changing the medium.
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Where should drainage openings go in cocopeat growbags?
Use the bag supplier's preparation instructions and the actual bench layout.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Opening position influences how drainage leaves the slab and whether a persistent wet zone forms.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Confirm the intended bag orientation
- Check the bench slope and collection route
- Observe drainage from a fully hydrated test bag
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
Which condition applies?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Factory-prepared openings
Verify they remain unobstructed after placement.
Uncut bags
Agree the opening plan before preparing the full batch.
Water trapped at low points
Correct layout or obstruction rather than cutting randomly.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Trial the prepared bag under the planned irrigation system.
Keep in mind
More holes do not automatically produce the right water distribution.
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