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Coir Block, 11 lbs. , OMRI-Listed, Organic

$2265
  • Helps curb climate change
  • All-Natural and organic, low carbon footprint
  • Works for all plant types
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Product Details

Vermont Organics OMRI-Listed for organic use Coconut Coir is an ideal soil enhancer. Use it as a fine textured mulch. Add fertilizer to make a complete soil. Add it directly to soil to lighten it. Plus it holds ten times its weight in water.
  • Coir in the soil sequesters carbon from the atmosphere for up to 40 years
  • All natural and renewable
  • Works for all plant types
  • Effective as a peat moss substitute, with a lower carbon footprint and lower environmental impact than peat
  • Reduces risk of root diseases
  • Helps aerate soil
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Is this product really OMRI-listed? I do not see it or "Vermont Organics" on the OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) website's search page.
by|Aug 30, 2023
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Q:One large brick equals how much potting soil?
by|May 19, 2023
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A:  Approximately 18 gallons.

by|Aug 29, 2023
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    Q:I have an existing lawn with heavy clay soil - could this be used as top dressing?
    by|May 17, 2023
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    Q:how much area does one brick cover when used as mulch? and can this be used as mulch in a vegetable garden?
    by|May 11, 2023
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    A:  I wouldn't use it as a mulch. Once it's dried out, it can become "dusty" and blow off. There is no weight to this once you've broken it down with water. I would say it's the consistency of sawdust.

    by|Aug 29, 2023
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      A:  I use coir as a mulch in raised perennial beds and outdoor pots. It works very well.

      by|Aug 30, 2023
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        Customer Reviews

        4.6 out of 5
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        Beautiful product
        Love that there’s no unnecessary packaging, just coco in a box. Instructions say to add so much water to each block and wait an hour before using. Lots of folks say it didn’t break down as expected, but I put my two blocks in a wheel barrow, sprayed with water until I felt like the outside was saturated, then left them sitting in an inch or so of water and went out to run errands for a couple of hours. When I returned both blocks had swollen up and easily broke down in my hands. No trash in it.
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          So far, so awesome ...
          Like other reviewers. I can't say enough about the advantages of receiving this in the mail in a cardboard box rather than having to haul (or have hauled) plastic bags of heavy wet soil full of sticks
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            No packaging equals no landfill waste!
            It is good coco. It worked great unamended for germinating and growing tomatoes peppers lettuce basil and spinach. Just add water. Chose your favorite plant food and start feeding your plants as the product recommends.
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            Annoyed
            The bricks were as I expected they would be. 100% what I expected. The packaging, however, leaves a bit to be desired. I knew it wouldn't come wrapped in plastic which is great! One of the reasons I bought it. I am, however, unimpressed (and so is the UPS driver) with the fact that they used one flimsy piece of tape to hold the bottom of the box shut.
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              4 found this review helpful
              Was 5 star now 1 star
              Hard to use as mostly broken up coir and lot of dust which went everywhere. No longer recommend.
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                great stuff
                We placed the block in about an inch of water in a wheelbarrow, Waited a day, and were able to break it down with our hands into this fine powder. The final result feels like a luxurious additive that will do great for our potting soil mixes
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                  Good product. Just add water and break it up. Holds moisture really well. I will order this ag...
                  Good product. Just add water and break it up. Holds moisture really well. I will order this again.
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                  Not thrilled with the shipping. It should have been in plastic. The product is fantastic, thou...
                  Not thrilled with the shipping. It should have been in plastic. The product is fantastic, though. It broke down quickly and beautifully once water was poured on it.
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                  Did I actually get Vermont Organics coir? I don't know because it was an unwrapped block of myste...
                  Did I actually get Vermont Organics coir? I don't know because it was an unwrapped block of mystery coir, packed with newspaper. It seems to be working well, but for twenty-five cents more you can get an 11lb block of Viagrow coir that comes with a package. My recommendation - spend that extra quarter!
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                    Love this stuff. Who knew. Looks great.
                    Love this stuff. Who knew. Looks great.
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