We've combined with perlite and used it straight, and straight seems to work better. Let it sit in warm water for an hour, and presto - you have a 2 flats worth of dirt. Cheap, environmentally sound (at least a lot more so than peat), and easy to ship.

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Product Description

Coir Fiber is an excellent potting medium for starting seeds and potting plants. It is a waste product from the coconut harvest which makes it a renewable resource. Coir fiber is sold as a compressed brick.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #111821 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Down To Earth

Features

• Renewable Resource.
• Holds ten times it's weight in water.