We have a range of high-quality grow media accessible to suit a wide range of hydroponics systems. The type of growth media you should use in your hydroponic system relies upon the sort of hydroponic system you have, yet it is likewise down to personal preference. A large number of our growing media can be combined together to provide your hydroponic system with the most desirable characteristics from every individual growing media.

A wide range of growing mediums can be used in hydroponics. There truly is no right response to the question of what hydroponic grow media works the best. It differs from relying upon what you're growing: the type of hydroponic system you're using, and your personal preference. There could be a few grow mediums that could meet your requirements which may bring it down to cost and accessibility.

When choosing a growing medium, you’ll want to keep three things in mind: WHC, AFP, and CEC.  WHC stands for Water Holding Capacity, which indicates how well the media holds water. AFP means Air Filled Porosity and refers to the airflow of the medium. Finally, CEC, or Cation Exchange Capacity, refers to how many minerals are in the medium. 

While there is a lot of materials that can be utilized as growing media in hydroponics, they would all be able to have altogether different properties than different kinds of media. Yet there are no one best hydroponic growing media for all situations, some growing media work better than others in different systems. With any hydroponic system, and/or any type of growing media, the objective is as yet unchanged. You just need the roots to be moist, not soggy, and saturated.

Here is an overview of some of the main hydroponic grow media used. The most popular growing media for hydroponics systems are coco fiber/chips, coco coir, coco peat bricks, coco pure blend mix, coco grow bags, coco easy planter bag, etc.

Coco Fiber/Chips

Coco chips and fiber come from the husk of coconuts. This is an organic growing medium that is quickly picking up in popularity among hydroponic growers. It provides great moisture retention while also allowing great airflow to the roots. This hydroponic grow media comes in 2 forms, chips and fiber. This chip form is similar to wood chips while the fiber is stringy.

Coco Coir

Coir is a fibrous material that comes from the husk of coconuts. While it is organic, coir decomposes so slowly that it doesn’t release any minerals to growing plants. It’s a perfect growing medium for hydroponics since it is pH neutral, it holds moisture well, and it provides excellent aeration for plant roots.

Coir is used in hydroponic in two different forms: coco fiber, which has a consistency similar to potting soil, and coco chips, which are more like small wood chips. Coco chips are the better option for plant baskets and for situations when you really need to make sure the roots are getting enough air.

Both forms of coco coir are available in compressed bricks that will expand approximately six times the size when soaked in water. If you soak your coir in warm/hot water several times before using it, it won’t color your hydroponic system’s water supply.

Coco Peat Bricks

They are ideal for organic home gardening, for small and large eco-friendly greenhouses, for commercial nurseries, etc. Coco peat bricks swell 10 times their volume when they absorb water. They do not reduce in size and acidity does not increase over time They assist seed germination and ensure high water retention and enhance porosity. They are an excellent natural medium for soil conditioning for various purposes in organic cultivation and household consumption. 

Coco Pure Blend Mix

Coco Pure Blend Mix is ready to use, odorless, 100% organic coconut pith. This biodegradable growing medium has a high water holding capacity with acceptable pH and low EC for plant growth. This mix is washed to ensure EC is low and could be used as a standalone growing medium or could be mixed with soil, perlite, manure, and other growing mediums.

Coco Grow Bags

Grow Bags are mainly used for hydroponics under greenhouse conditions. They are suitable for a wide variety of crops. It has a high water-holding capacity, which helps water retention in hot conditions; It is also advisable for salinity waters where a regime of few but long water cycles has to be done in order to wash salts. 

Coco Easy Planter Bag 

Made from coconut coir fibers and natural rubber latex which are 100% natural and biodegradable. A proven hydroponic substrate, optimally blended with coco chips, fiber, and pith to retain defined levels of air, moisture, and nutrients. Grower-friendly, quick setup helps to save on water, nutrients, and labor.

There are numerous things that could be used as a hydroponic grow medium. Really anything that a plant can grow in would be considered a medium, including air. Hydroponic grow mediums have to allow both oxygen and water to the roots while securing the plant into your hydroponic system. Unfortunately, there is no real answer to what hydroponic grow medium works best.  It takes experimentation with various kinds to discover what turns out best for you!

Now that you know how to choose the best hydroponic grow medium, it’s time to start planting!

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