Soon, it will be time to sow a big batch of seeds!
Growing your own produce is an ideal way to enjoy fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables. At the same time, it is also beneficial for the environment, helping to reduce carbon emissions, fostering better connections with nature, being beneficial for wildlife, providing nutrition for your soil, and reducing the use of harmful chemicals. With such a multitude of benefits of growing your own, as growers and gardeners plan ahead of the upcoming growing season, sustainable ways of gardening, including the sustainable nature of the products that are used, has become a top priority.
At CoirProducts.co.uk, our sustainable CoirCoins are unique in the market, and perfect for the eco-conscious grower for sowing a variety of plants and crops. Read more to find out what makes our CoirCoins distinct, how to use them, and what you can sow. We also share a few helpful tips for you to prepare for this growing season.
CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins include a 100% biodegradable cover
CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins are made by compressing coir into pellets. Cior is a natural and organic material, made with the natural fibres extracted from the husk of the coconut. Therefore, it is completely free of the more harmful peat-moss. The extraction of peat is causing harmful impacts on the environment and biodiversity, with the UK government taking steps to ban the use of peat in horticulture.
What makes our CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins distinct is that the cover that holds the coir together is completely biodegradable, made of polymer from corn starch. While there are similar products that can be used for sowing, in the market, some of them come with a non-biodegradable cover. Therefore, checking the product descriptions to understand if they use a biodegradable cover and peat-free material means that you are buying products that are safer for the environment.
High quality, years of experience, and high germination rates
Our CoirCoins are known for their high germination rates, with increased chances of seeds establishing, within the right conditions. The high-quality of our CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins complete with its fully biodegradable nature, makes the product unique and ideal for sustainable gardening and growing.
We have been manufacturing and supplying our 100% natural and biodegradable CoirCoins for decades, bringing with us a wealth of experience.
Distinct sizes of CoirCoins CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins also come in four distinct sizes, in 25mm, 32mm, 38mm, and 42mm. We also have a special Sow with Coir bundle that contains 200 CoirCoins (with 50 of each of the four sizes), which is ideal for those sowing a big batch of seeds this season. In addition, we also have a range of further special coir bundles combing our 100% biodegradable CoirCoins with other sustainable growing media such as our CoirProducts.co.uk coir pots, making it convenient for growers and gardeners.
Benefits of using CoirProducts.co.uk for plants and the environment
Roots grow through the coir, and as such, there is no need to uproot any seedlings. If you place the plant on the ground later on, there is no transplanting shock. The root system is thus kept intact and is not disturbed during the transplanting process, which is hugely important for plants. Once the CoirCoins are on the ground, it degrades, with the natural elements of coir enriching the soil over time.
In addition, coir also retains water and has excellent air porosity and drainage. These characteristics help plants access the oxygen they need to grow, while also preventing plants from being over-watered or flooded.
CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins can also be used in any space, while they are also great for those just starting out to garden, which means, you can still grow and enjoy your own produce whatever space you’ve got.
How to use our CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins
Our CoirCoins are easy to store and easy to use. To use them, simply place them on a container, and add water. The coir absorbs the water, and the CoirCoins will expand. Once expanded, place your seeds. You can place the CoirCoins on a coir pot or directly on the ground (when the conditions are more suitable).
Tips for sowing with our CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins in winter
Looking towards a new growing season is always exciting, and starting your seeds off early can give you an early harvest. CoirProducts.co.uk CoirCoins can be used for sowing a variety of crops. However, it is important to understand the specific requirement of the different seeds to provide them with the ideal growing conditions. Many plants need sufficient light and a consistent temperature, as well as protection from the wind and the rain, therefore, sowing indoors, in a greenhouse, or under cover is important.
If you love planning, why not take stock of what seeds worked for you the last growing season? If you are new to growing, starting small and thinking about what you love to eat, is a great place to start off. If you are a seasoned grower, why not plan out your crop rotation?
CoirProducts’ newly introduced all-purpose coir potting mix, Coir Plus, not only brings you thesustainable goodness of coir, but also comes enriched with NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus,
In a world grappling with food insecurity and environmental degradation, sustainable gardening practices continue to play an important role. With an array of eco-friendly gardening
