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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Should coco growbags sit directly on the greenhouse floor?
Consider the floor condition, drainage route and hygiene plan together. The support should keep the bag stable without trapping its drainage.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
The interface beneath a bag influences runoff movement and possible contact with soil, standing water and debris.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Inspect the area beneath bags after an irrigation event.
- Check for contact with soil or pooled drainage from other rows.
- Review access for cleaning and inspecting outlets.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What is under the bags?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Clean surface with free drainage
Monitor outlet access and keep the area free of debris as the crop grows.
Standing water or soil contact
Review a suitable raised or separated support with the grower and system designer.
A ground cover that forms pockets
Inspect folds and depressions; a cover is not useful if it traps contaminated water against bags.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Choose the support and cleaning procedure as part of the root-zone system.
Keep in mind
Do not assume a plastic floor covering alone prevents all contamination.
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