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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Does the bench need to be level under coco growbags?
Check the supporting surface before changing the substrate. An uneven bench can create a repeated wet or dry pattern along otherwise similar bags.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Coir bags conform to their support. Local dips and folds can change where water collects and how drainage leaves the bag.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Check the bench under load rather than only when empty.
- Look for sagging supports, raised joints or folded film beneath bags.
- Compare the low end of an affected bag with its higher end.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
Where is water collecting?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
At a local dip
Correct the support safely and verify the drainage path during the next normal irrigation.
At the end of every bag
Review the intended bench slope and bag orientation against the system design.
No clear surface pattern
Investigate outlets, filling and water distribution before attributing the problem to level alone.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Map affected bags against bench position and share the pattern with the system installer.
Keep in mind
Do not lift or tilt heavy planted bags without a safe support plan.
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