Roots & watering
Cocopeat stays too wet
Start below the surface. A damp top alone does not tell you how much air and water the roots have. Look at drainage and irrigation together before changing the medium.
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What drainage percentage should I aim for in cocopeat?
There is no single drainage percentage that suits every crop, water source and climate.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
DigbyYour roots & watering guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Drainage is one part of managing water and dissolved salts in coir.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Measure actual applied and collected volumes
- Check that collection represents the growing area
- Review EC trends and crop demand
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What is the main finding?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Unequal drainage between bags
Check emitter output and bag placement.
High drainage with wet roots
Review irrigation timing and volume.
Low drainage with rising EC
Discuss water balance and salt management with the adviser.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Agree a target for your crop and verify it with repeat measurements.
Keep in mind
Do not judge irrigation quality by drainage percentage alone.
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