Feed & EC
EC readings do not match
First compare the test methods, then compare the numbers. A supplier’s extraction result and drainage from a fertigated crop describe different samples.
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Why does runoff EC keep rising in cocopeat?
Confirm a repeatable trend before reacting to a single concentrated sample.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DripYour feed & ec guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Water uptake and salt input can become unbalanced in a fertigated coir system.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Repeat sampling at comparable irrigation timing
- Check actual feed at emitters
- Review drainage quantity and water chemistry
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
Which pattern appears?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Feed EC is also high
Check injector settings and stock preparation first.
Feed is stable but drain rises
Review water balance and salt accumulation with the adviser.
Samples vary wildly
Standardise collection before changing the programme.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Bring a short feed-and-drain log to the crop review.
Keep in mind
A universal flushing schedule can overwater some systems and under-correct others.
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