Description
Professors Coco Perlite 70/30 Blend - 50L
Quick Answer
Professors Coco Perlite 50L Bag is a ready-to-use, RHP-certified growing medium made from 70% coco coir and 30% perlite. It is washed, pre-buffered and designed for growers who need a consistent balance of moisture retention, drainage and root-zone aeration in hydroponic systems, pots and growing beds.
Product Description
Professor's Coco Perlite 70/30 Blend combines water-holding coco coir with lightweight perlite that helps create air spaces and resist compaction. The blend has a stabilised pH range of 5.5-6.5 and a very low EC below 0.5, giving growers a clean base for controlled irrigation and nutrient management.
The substrate is supplied washed and pre-buffered in a 50L bag. It can be used in hydroponic growing, indoor gardens, container plants, fabric pots and growing beds where free drainage and root-zone air are important.
Key Features
- 70% coco coir fibre and 30% perlite
- RHP-certified growing medium
- Washed and pre-buffered
- Very low EC below 0.5
- Stabilised pH range of 5.5-6.5
- Balances moisture retention with drainage and aeration
- Perlite helps reduce compaction and create air space around roots
- Ready to prepare and plant straight from the bag
- Suitable for hydroponics, containers and growing beds
Available Size
50L bag. This Shopify product has one default variant.
Specifications
| Brand | Professor's Nutrients |
|---|---|
| Product type | Coco coir and perlite growing medium |
| Blend | 70% coco coir fibre, 30% perlite |
| Other ingredients | 0% |
| Volume | 50L |
| pH range | 5.5-6.5 |
| EC | Below 0.5 |
| Preparation | Washed and pre-buffered |
| Certification | RHP certified |
| Suitable uses | Hydroponics, indoor growing, container plants and growing beds |
Package Contents
- 1 x Professors Coco Perlite 70/30 Blend, 50L bag
Directions for Use
- Cut open the bag.
- Fill the pot, container or growing bed to the desired level.
- Water the substrate until it is evenly damp.
- Plant into the prepared growing medium.
Care and Handling
Keep unused growing medium in its original bag and protect it from contamination until required. Follow the irrigation and nutrient program appropriate for the plant and growing system; the manufacturer does not provide a universal feeding rate for this substrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Professors Coco Perlite 70/30 Blend?
It is a ready-to-use growing medium containing 70% coco coir and 30% perlite. Coco retains moisture while perlite improves drainage, aeration and resistance to compaction.
Is the coco washed and pre-buffered?
Yes. Professor's Nutrients states that the blend is washed and pre-buffered.
What are the pH and EC specifications?
The stated pH range is 5.5-6.5 and the EC is below 0.5.
Is this product RHP certified?
Yes. The manufacturer identifies this coco-perlite blend as RHP certified.
Can it be used for hydroponics?
Yes. The blend is intended for hydroponic growing as well as container plants and growing beds.
Does the bag contain fertiliser?
The verified composition lists 70% coco coir fibre, 30% perlite and 0% other ingredients. Use a nutrient program suitable for the plant and system.
How do I prepare it for planting?
Fill the container or growing bed, water until the medium is evenly damp, then plant.
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