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 should I specify fibre content in cocopeat?
Describe the required physical grade and how it will be assessed.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
CocoaYour coir & preparation guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Long fibres can affect handling and filling, but a visual impression alone does not quantify a coir grade.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Explain the intended filling or production process and any fibre-related difficulty.
- Agree the screening or assessment method with the supplier.
- Trial representative material in the actual equipment or containers.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What is the concern?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Fibres bridge small openings
Evaluate a suitable screened grade in the relevant filling process.
Fibre percentage is quoted
Ask how the percentage was measured and what size fraction it represents.
Appearance varies
Compare samples using the same assessment method before rejecting the batch.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Record the accepted grade with a representative reference sample and method.
Keep in mind
Do not treat “fibre-free” as an absolute claim without a defined assessment basis.
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