Coir & preparation
Prepare cocopeat for planting
Start with the label and batch instructions. Preparation depends on the product’s treatment and your crop, rather than one universal soaking recipe.
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How much perlite should I mix with cocopeat?
Choose a blend around drainage and irrigation capacity, rather than copying a ratio from a different crop.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
CobyYour coir & preparation guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Perlite changes the physical behaviour of a coir mix, so the finished container needs testing.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Compare your container height and drainage
- Measure how a small trial mix wets and drains
- Check whether your irrigation can reliably supply the trial
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What is your starting point?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Wet fine coir
Trial a more aerated blend in a few representative containers.
Already coarse coir
Check whether added perlite offers a useful improvement before buying it.
No measurements
Run side-by-side containers before deciding on a ratio.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Record plant growth, moisture and irrigation use for both mixes.
Keep in mind
A universal percentage cannot account for every crop and container.
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