How Do You Plant In Coco Moss?
Coco moss, or coconut coir, comes from the husks of coconuts. It is a sustainable alternative to peat moss in gardening, since peat takes many centuries to regrow after being harvested. It has the same properties as peat moss, including the ability to hold water without becoming soggy and the sterile properties that peat is prized for. Coco moss is more sterile than peat because it doesn’t contain sticks or weed seeds. Use coco moss as you would peat in gardening. You can buy it from garden centers. Mix 1 part coco moss, 1 part sterile compost and 1 part sand. Fill a pot with the coco moss mixture. Water the coco moss mix until it drains into the bottom tray. Empty the tray of excess water after 30 minutes so the coco moss has time to absorb the water. Sow seeds on top of the potting mix, then cover with a 1/4- to 1-inch layer of powdered coco moss. Sprinkle with water to moisten it. Coco moss is fine enough for sprouts to easily penetrate it. Sow seedlings and plant transplants in coc
