Palm Peat Compressed Coir Growing Medium | Organic Coir Blocks

Palm Peat Compressed Coir Growing Medium is a compact, easy-to-use coconut coir growing medium ideal for seed raising, propagation, potting, and general plant growing. Made from compressed coir coconut pith fibre, it offers excellent water-holding capacity while maintaining porosity for healthy root development.

Available in 650g and 5kg sizes, Palm Peat is a practical choice for both home gardeners and larger growing projects. The 650g briquette expands to approximately 8–9 litres, while the 5kg block is ideal for producing a larger volume of growing medium.

Palm Peat is 100% organic with no added chemicals or fertiliser, giving gardeners the flexibility to use it as a base medium or blend it with compost, perlite, fertiliser, or other growing media depending on plant needs.

Size Options

Key Features

• Available in 650g & 5kg Sizes
  Choose the compact 650g briquette for smaller jobs or the 5kg block for larger potting, propagation, and garden projects.
• Compressed Coconut Coir Fibre
  Made from coir coconut pith fibre, also known as coco peat or palm peat.
• Expands When Hydrated
  The 650g block expands to approximately 8–9 litres, while the 5kg block is ideal for larger growing medium requirements.
• Excellent Water-Holding Capacity
  Helps retain moisture around plant roots while still supporting drainage and air movement.
• Maintains Porosity
  Supports root aeration and helps create a light, open growing medium.
• 100% Organic
  Made with organic coir and no added chemical or fertiliser.
• pH 5.4–6.8
  Suitable pH range for many seed raising, propagation, potting, and growing applications.

Why You Should Buy

Palm Peat is ideal for gardeners who want a lightweight, compact, and versatile growing medium that expands only when needed. The compressed format saves storage space, while the hydrated coir creates a clean, easy-to-handle medium for seeds, cuttings, pots, planters, and garden mixes.

Because it contains no added fertiliser, it is suitable for growers who prefer to control plant nutrition themselves. Use it on its own for suitable seed raising or blend it with other ingredients to create custom potting and propagation mixes.

Best Uses

Use Palm Peat Compressed Coir for:

• Seed raising
• Seedling trays
• Cuttings and propagation
• Potting mixes
• Planters and containers
• Indoor plants
• Herb growing
• Vegetable seedlings
• Soil conditioning
• Mixing with compost, perlite, sand, fertiliser, or garden soil

How to Use

Place the compressed coir block in a bucket, tub, wheelbarrow, or tray. Add water gradually and allow the coir to absorb moisture and expand. Break apart and fluff the hydrated coir until it becomes a loose, even growing medium.

Use directly where suitable or blend with compost, fertiliser, perlite, sand, or other growing media depending on the plants being grown.

Care & Storage

• Store dry before use.
• Keep unused blocks in a cool, dry place.
• Hydrate only the amount needed where possible.
• Store expanded coir in a covered container and use promptly.
• Add fertiliser if plants require ongoing nutrients, as this product contains no added fertiliser.

Lifestyle Section

Whether you are starting seeds, raising herbs, preparing cuttings, potting indoor plants, or filling larger containers, Palm Peat Compressed Coir makes gardening simple and efficient. The 650g size is perfect for smaller home gardening jobs, while the 5kg size is better suited to frequent gardeners, larger planters, nurseries, and bulk growing needs.

FAQs

What is Palm Peat made from?
Palm Peat is made from compressed coir coconut pith fibre.

What sizes are available?
This product is available in 650g and 5kg sizes.

How much does the 650g block expand to?
The 650g briquette expands to approximately 8–9 litres when hydrated.

How much does the 5kg block expand to?
The 5kg block typically expands to approximately 60–70 litres, depending on hydration and fluffing.

Is fertiliser added?
No. Palm Peat contains no added chemical or fertiliser.

Is it organic?
Yes, it is described as 100% organic.

What is the pH range?
The pH range is 5.4–6.8.

Can I use it for seed raising?
Yes, it is ideal for seed raising, seedlings, cuttings, and propagation.

Do I need to add nutrients?
For longer-term growing, add fertiliser or nutrients according to the plant’s needs, as this coir does not contain added fertiliser.