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coco grow bags for commercial horticulture

Choosing Coco Grow Bags for Commercial Horticulture: What Actually Matters

Coco grow bags for commercial horticulture come down to fabric, fill media, and drainage — not size. Here's what to check before you order a container load.

CocoNex Technical Team

Aug 17, 2026

coco peat for nurseries

coco peat vs soil

Why Nurseries Are Moving Seedlings Out of Soil and Into Coco Peat

Coco peat gives nursery growers cleaner germination and stronger root systems than garden soil. Here's what actually changes when you switch — and where coco peat alone won't fix a problem.

CocoNex Technical Team

Jul 27, 2026

coir pith quality tests

coco peat fiber content

The Mechanical & Process Tests We Run on Every Batch of Coir Pith

EC and pH aren't the whole story. Here's how fiber percentage, sand content, shrinkage, and rewetting ability get tested before a batch of coir pith is cleared for export.

CocoNex Technical Team

Jul 20, 2026

5kg coco peat block

40ft container coco peat

How Many 5kg Coco Peat Blocks Fit in a 40ft Container?

4,400 blocks (22 MT) in a standard 40ft container or 4,800 blocks (24 MT) in a 40ft HC — here's exactly how those numbers are reached and what can shift them.

CocoNex Technical Team

Jul 12, 2026

low EC coco peat

high EC coco peat

Low EC vs High EC Coco Peat: EC & pH Levels Explained

Learn what EC and pH mean in coco peat, why low EC matters for plant growth, and how CocoNex tests every batch before export.

CocoNex Technical Team

Jul 7, 2026