Coconut coir is an ideal soil amendment

Summer is in full swing which means that it is hot outside! Hopefully, you’re lucky enough to have the AC pumping inside, but what about your garden that you spent all spring tending to? High-intensity rays of sunshine can scorch any plant, especially those beautiful annuals.

If you don’t want your hard work to bake in the sun, try CocoAbsorb™. Made from coconut coir, this nutrient-rich soil additive helps retain moisture and promotes plant life. CocoAbsorb™ is composed of cells that act like sponges meaning it can hold up to 900% of its own dry weight in water! The water is held in the coconut fibers and instead of evaporating will drain into the soil where plants can access it.

Our friends at Willard Bay Gardens have been using CocoAbsorb™ for more than 20 years. They mix it into all of their soil mixes, especially their hanging plants. Barney Barrnett of Willard Bay Gardens explains: “Hanging plants have less soil and need frequent watering. In the summer when the temperature is between 95 and 100, the coconut fiber holds in water so the plants are ok until their next watering.” With CocoAbsorb™, you won’t find your plants in dry, cracked soil. “The coconut fiber is great for delicate plants and makes it easier to keep them healthy,” Barrnett says, “When people mix their own soil at home, we always recommend adding coconut fiber to their soil”.

Perfect for nurseries and gardens, CocoAbsorb™ is available in large 35-liter bags. Contact us or visit our website for more information.