HY-GEN Coco Chips Ultimate Blend 50L

HY-GEN Coco Chips Ultimate Blend 50L is a premium hydroponic growing medium combining fine coco peat with carefully graded coco chips. This professional-grade blend delivers an effective balance of moisture retention, drainage and root-zone aeration for strong, healthy plant development.

Calcium- and magnesium-buffered and pH stabilised, HY-GEN Ultimate helps provide consistent growing conditions while reducing unwanted salts such as excess sodium. It is suitable for hydroponics, greenhouse production, indoor growing and outdoor container gardening.

What Is HY-GEN Ultimate Coco Chips Blend?

HY-GEN Ultimate is a ready-to-use blend of:

• Fine coco peat for moisture and nutrient retention

• Coarse coco chips for improved drainage and aeration

The fine and coarse components work together to create an open, well-structured growing medium that holds sufficient moisture without remaining excessively saturated.

This same type of coco-chip formulation is used in commercial greenhouse crop production, making it suitable for both home gardeners and large-scale professional growers.

Why Combine Coco Peat and Coco Chips?

Fine coco peat has excellent water-holding properties, but a growing medium made entirely from fine particles may retain more water than some crops or irrigation systems require.

Coco chips create larger air spaces throughout the substrate. This helps:

• Improve drainage

• Increase oxygen around the roots

• Reduce compaction

• Support frequent irrigation

• Encourage a larger, healthier root mass

• Maintain a more stable physical structure over time

The result is a versatile coco growing medium with an excellent balance of air and water.

Calcium and Magnesium Buffered

HY-GEN Ultimate is conditioned using calcium and magnesium.

This buffering process helps prepare the coco’s natural exchange sites before planting and reduces the influence of unwanted elements such as excess sodium.

A properly buffered coco medium can support more predictable nutrient availability and reduce the risk of calcium or magnesium being tied up during the early stages of cultivation.

pH-Stabilised Root Zone

HY-GEN Ultimate is pH stabilised to help maintain steady conditions around the root zone.

A stable pH environment allows coco-specific nutrients to work as intended and helps plants absorb essential macro and micronutrients efficiently.

Growers should continue to monitor the pH and electrical conductivity of the nutrient solution and runoff throughout the growing cycle.

Improved Drainage and Aeration

The inclusion of carefully graded coco chips creates larger pore spaces within the growing medium.

These spaces allow:

• Excess nutrient solution to drain efficiently

• Fresh oxygen to reach the roots

• Carbon dioxide to escape from the root zone

• Roots to expand through a less compact substrate

• Frequent fertigation without excessive waterlogging

This structure is particularly useful for vigorous plants, large containers and automated drip-irrigation systems.

High Moisture-Holding Capacity

Although HY-GEN Ultimate provides improved drainage, the fine coco peat component still retains a reliable supply of water and dissolved nutrients.

This balance helps protect plants from rapid drying while maintaining sufficient oxygen for healthy root respiration.

Low-Salt, Clean Coco Substrate

HY-GEN Ultimate is sourced from established cocopeat manufacturers and processed under strict quality guidelines.

The substrate is prepared to provide:

• Consistent texture

• Reliable moisture retention

• Strong physical structure

• Low levels of unwanted salts

• Stable root-zone conditions

• Repeatable performance between batches

No harmful chemicals are intentionally added during production.

Suitable Nutrients

HY-GEN Ultimate is compatible with soluble nutrients formulated specifically for coco coir, including:

• HY-GEN CocoGrow

• HY-GEN CocoBloom

• HY-GEN two-part coco nutrient programs

• Cornucopia CocoGrow

• Cornucopia CocoBloom

• Other complete coco-specific nutrient solutions

Because coco is a low-nutrient growing medium, plants require an appropriate nutrient program throughout cultivation.

Suitable Applications

HY-GEN Coco Chips Ultimate Blend is ideal for:

• Hydroponic cultivation

• Indoor grow rooms

• Commercial greenhouses

• Automated drip-irrigation systems

• Drain-to-waste systems

• Hand-watered containers

• Vegetable crops

• Herbs

• Flowers

• Fruit-producing plants

• Ornamental plants

• Home gardening

• Commercial horticulture

Key Benefits

Premium Coco Peat and Coco Chip Blend

Combines fine and coarse coco materials to provide a balanced growing environment.

Superior Drainage

Coco chips help excess water move through the substrate efficiently.

Improved Root-Zone Aeration

The open structure maintains oxygen around the roots and supports vigorous root development.

High Water-Holding Capacity

Fine coco peat retains moisture and nutrients between irrigation cycles.

Calcium and Magnesium Buffered

The substrate is conditioned to support more stable nutrient management.

pH Stable

Designed to minimise unwanted changes to root-zone pH.

Low in Unwanted Salts

Processed to reduce nuisance elements such as excess sodium.

Strong Physical Structure

The coco chips help the medium resist compaction and maintain porosity throughout the crop cycle.

Commercial-Grade Performance

Suitable for the same demanding applications found in professional greenhouse production.

No Harmful Chemicals Added

Provides a clean, naturally derived substrate for horticultural use.

How to Use HY-GEN Ultimate

1. Open the bag and gently loosen the substrate.

2. Fill pots or growing containers without compressing the medium heavily.

3. Transplant seedlings, cuttings or established plants.

4. Apply a complete coco-specific nutrient solution.

5. Irrigate thoroughly and allow sufficient runoff.

6. Monitor nutrient-solution pH and EC.

7. Adjust irrigation frequency according to plant size, climate and container volume.

The substrate may settle slightly after initial watering. Add more medium if required, but avoid tightly compacting the root zone.

Irrigation and Nutrient Management

For best results:

• Use nutrients designed specifically for coco

• Maintain suitable pH and EC levels for the crop

• Provide adequate calcium and magnesium

• Ensure excess nutrient solution can drain freely

• Monitor runoff EC to identify salt accumulation

• Avoid allowing the substrate to dry completely

• Increase irrigation frequency as the root system develops

• Flush only when required by crop conditions or the nutrient program

Coco chips create a faster-draining structure than fine coco alone, so irrigation frequency may need to be adjusted accordingly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HY-GEN Ultimate made from?

HY-GEN Ultimate is made from a blend of fine coco peat and carefully graded coco chips.

What are the benefits of coco chips?

Coco chips create larger air spaces in the growing medium, improving drainage, aeration and root-zone structure.

Is HY-GEN Ultimate suitable for hydroponics?

Yes. It is designed for hydroponic and fertigation-based cultivation.

Is the coco buffered?

Yes. The growing medium is buffered with calcium and magnesium.

Is HY-GEN Ultimate pH stable?

Yes. It is pH stabilised to help maintain consistent conditions around the plant roots.

Does it contain nutrients?

HY-GEN Ultimate does not provide a complete nutrient supply. Plants should be fed with a suitable coco-specific nutrient program.

Can it be used with automated irrigation?

Yes. Its drainage and aeration characteristics make it suitable for automated drip and drain-to-waste systems.

Is it suitable for commercial growers?

Yes. The blend is suitable for professional greenhouse production and large-scale horticultural applications.

Can it be used for vegetables and flowers?

Yes. It is suitable for a broad range of vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruiting plants and ornamentals.

What size is the bag?

HY-GEN Coco Chips Ultimate Blend is supplied in a 50-litre bag.

Product Highlights

• Premium 50L coco growing medium

• Blend of fine coco peat and coco chips

• Excellent drainage

• High root-zone aeration

• Strong moisture-holding capacity

• Calcium and magnesium buffered

• pH stabilised

• Low in unwanted salts

• Helps reduce excess sodium

• Supports healthy root development

• Resists compaction

• Compatible with coco-specific nutrients

• Suitable for hydroponics and greenhouses

• Ideal for home and commercial growers

• No harmful chemicals added

HY-GEN Coco Chips Ultimate Blend 50L creates a well-balanced root environment with reliable moisture retention, superior drainage and increased aeration for healthier roots and stronger plant growth.