Urban Worm Coco Coir Soil Amendment and Bedding

Works well. No coco coir seems like it used to be though....going back 20+yrs or however long coir has been in use. Seems like Urban Worm was one of the first back then also. For the money and whats available though, you can't beat Urban Worm. Unless your doing straight hydro, coir is the way to go indoors. Much more forgiving than doing straight hydroponics.

Great. Clean. Easy to prepare, just add water to brick in bag. Plants liked it.

I love that these come in their own little bags that keep the coco coir self-contained. The coco coir itself is good quality and I use it in my homemade aroid soil. It’s also so satisfying to add water to this and watch it expand.

I bought coco coir to lighten up my heavy clay soil, and it really does the trick. It absorbs water quickly and expands like crazy—so make sure you use the largest bucket you own when hydrating it. Just add water and watch it grow (seriously, it keeps expanding).A few things I noticed:Price: It’s a bit on the pricey side, but worth it if you need to improve tough soil.Performance: I tested the same plant in two different soil mixes—one with coco coir and one without. The difference was obvious: the plant in coco coir soil grew larger, with deeper, healthier roots.Storage: You can buy in bulk, and it keeps well as long as you store it in a dry place.Why people use coco coir:Improves aeration and drainage (great for clay or compacted soil).Holds moisture without getting soggy, which helps prevent root rot.Provides a neutral pH base for mixing with other soils.Eco-friendlier alternative to peat moss since it’s made from coconut husks.Overall, coco coir is a great soil amendment if you want healthier roots and better plant growth. Just be prepared for the expansion—it’s no joke!

It calls for 3/4 gallon of water per block, but it left it to dry. I would start with a full gallon of water, but be careful because it gets wetter than it appears to be, squeeze it to check the water content before adding more water. I added almost double because it seemed very dry, but it is deceptive and I ended up squeezing water out.

This was purchased to feed my composting worms until the bin was set up. They seemed to enjoy it, they didn’t tell me one way or another so it’s just an assumption at this point. It held water, was clean, and expanded quickly, and I didn’t have to hassle with cleaning the store bought kind . Once the worms return the survey I can update this review 🐛Survey returned, the worms are very pleased!

READ BEFORE BUYING!First of all I’m a real consumer and do not work for any company.Stop being afraid of using a new product, especially one that will change the way you plant everything.I wouldn’t recommend using this product to plant into directly. Although you can. Use it as an additive to the dirt you already have.This product is the perfect solution to that pesky cheap dirt that you bought on sale. You know the kind. The one that gets real hard, real fast. Then when you pour water on top and it just sits there and soaks in slowly. If at all. Then you find out that is just ran down the edges of the pot and out of the bottom. Then your plants either die from drought or suffocated roots.Adding this to your dirt acts like a plumbing system made of sponge (only it’s not sponge). When mixed into your dirt and pour water into your pot this mix absorbs fluids immediately. This allows you to be sure a perfect distribution of water or feed to your plant with ease throughout the entire container.Once you open this small brick and add water to it, break it down and you will see how efficient it is. Be sure to follow the instructions. Don’t add the brick to water. Add water to the brick. About 1 gallon. Then lay it out to dry. Once it’s dries, begin to add it to your dirt. Add about 2-3qts to a 8qt bag. (4cups equals 1qt)Use your dirt as a usual and be shocked that it makes such a difference. You’ll save time watering your plants and you will never wonder if your babies are full hydrated. Remember free and healthy roots are your gardens best chance to make you smile.

Very good product, easy to use and my worms are happy.