{"title":"Coco Perlite Mix - 70\/30 and 60\/40 Blends","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoco on its own holds a lot of water. Cutting it with perlite opens the mix up, drains faster and makes it much harder to overwater — which is why 70\/30 coco-perlite is the default for anyone running drip or feeding several times a day. Straight coco suits hand watering; blends suit frequency. Below is every pre-mixed coco-perlite blend we stock, plus what to buy if you'd rather mix your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich ratio do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlend\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrainage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% coco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlowest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand watering, once daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70\/30 coco-perlite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe default. Drip, 2–5 feeds a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\/40 coco-clay pebbles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-frequency fertigation, large pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\/50 coco-perlite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFastest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery frequent feeding, humid rooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore perlite means more oxygen at the roots and less risk of overwatering, but it dries out faster and holds less nutrient between feeds. If you can't water daily, don't go past 70\/30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePre-mixed or mix your own?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-mixed blends are consistent bag to bag and save you a job. Mixing your own is cheaper at volume and lets you set the ratio — buy a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-coco-coir-hydroponic-growing\"\u003ecoco brick or loose bag\u003c\/a\u003e and add perlite by volume, not weight. Rinse perlite before mixing; the dust is an irritant and it clogs drippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRunning a coco-perlite mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (in and out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8–6.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCal-Mag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired — perlite doesn't change this\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunoff\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20% every feed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5× daily at 70\/30 under drip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding perlite doesn't remove coco's calcium and magnesium lockout — that's the coco fraction's chemistry. You still need \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrients-and-supplements\"\u003eCal-Mag\u003c\/a\u003e from day one, and the medium still wants buffering unless it's sold pre-buffered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best coco to perlite ratio?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70\/30 for most growers. Go to 50\/50 only if you're feeding several times a day and your room holds humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I still need Cal-Mag in a coco-perlite mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The perlite is inert and doesn't affect the coco's cation exchange behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix my own coco and perlite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it's cheaper at volume. Mix by volume rather than weight, and rinse the perlite first to remove dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes perlite need to be pH adjusted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, perlite is pH neutral. Adjust the feed, and target 5.8–6.2 as you would with straight coco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-coco-coir-hydroponic-growing\"\u003eAll coco coir\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/growing-media\"\u003eGrowing media\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrients-and-supplements\"\u003eCal-Mag and nutrients\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ph-testing\"\u003epH meters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"mother-earth-coco-plus-perlite-mix-100-natural","title":"Mother Earth Coco + Perlite Mix 1.8CF (65\/Plt)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMust be ordered in multiples of 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabbable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"Overview\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-partfamily=\"\" data-content=\"\" id=\"prodImgContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse in\" id=\"partLongDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"partLongDescClass\" id=\"partLongDescText\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMother Earth® Coco + Perlite Mix is a natural plant growth media that is a great alternative to potting soil and other traditional growing medias. Coconut coir is made from the fiber of coconut husks and is an alternative to peat-based medias. Mother Earth® Coco + Perlite incorporates 70% of the finest coco pith and fiber blend as well as 30% perlite for better aeration and drainage. Increased aeration and more drainage allow gardeners to more aggressively feed without worrying about overwatering. With its unsurpassed texture, porosity and high cation-exchange capacity, Mother Earth® Coco + Perlite creates the perfect growing environment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mother Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31407291858980,"sku":"HGC714861","price":35.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/products\/pg07_000169_bd3327ec-f9e4-4e95-b59e-6676ec13c891.jpg?v=1575605478"},{"product_id":"pure-mix-50-50-coco-perlite-mix-50l","title":"Pure Mix - 70\/30 Coco Perlite mix 50L","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacking: 80 bags per pallet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn premium blend with quality buffered coco and perlite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification: Triple washed to ensure low EC (0.2-0.5) and balanced pH (6.2-6.8). 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