{"product_id":"palm-peat-650g-gdp300-compressed-coir-briquette-seed-raising-growing-medium","title":"Palm Peat Compressed Coir Growing Medium | Organic Coir Blocks","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"147\"\u003ePalm Peat Compressed Coir Growing Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"443\"\u003e650g\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e5kg\u003c\/strong\u003e sizes, Palm Peat is a practical choice for both home gardeners and larger growing projects. 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5kg Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eChoose the compact 650g briquette for smaller jobs or the 5kg block for larger potting, propagation, and garden projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a3l6n8\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eCompressed Coconut Coir Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eMade from coir coconut pith fibre, also known as coco peat or palm peat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"latim3\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eExpands When Hydrated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eThe 650g block expands to approximately 8–9 litres, while the 5kg block is ideal for larger growing medium requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vw8t2k\" data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eExcellent Water-Holding Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eHelps retain moisture around plant roots while still supporting drainage and air movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16uy5tk\" data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eMaintains Porosity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eSupports root aeration and helps create a light, open growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kqddzy\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e100% Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eMade with organic coir and no added chemical or fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"21ead6\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003epH 5.4–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eSuitable pH range for many seed raising, propagation, potting, and growing applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"g7rbwn\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eWhy You Should Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003ePalm 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eBecause it contains no added fertiliser, it is suitable for growers who prefer to control plant nutrition themselves. 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