Coconut Coir Brick

Coir is a natural fiber extract from coconut husk. The Coir fibers are extracted from between the outer shell and hard internal shell of the coconut. The fibers are then screened, graded, washed and compressed into bricks. Coir has many applications but is especially useful for gardening as an alternative to peat moss. 100% natural, renewable replacement for peat moss, rockwool & perlite Compressed bricks are easy to handle and store This disease resistant / pH balanced growing medium provides excellent air space and water holding capacity Holds between 8 & 10 times its volume in water Each brick yields 0.125 cubic feet of growing medium (1.4 pound size)  Compressed Brick expands to 2 to 2.4 Cu. Ft after hydration (11 pound size) New box contains : 1 x 1.4 pound or 11 pound Coconut Coir Brick Water Holding Capacity A compressed coco coir brick, block or bale should be soaked in water for at least 1 hour before using. Coco coir fibers expand 5 to 7 times in volume when soaked