Coir & preparation
Washing or buffering?
A low EC result and a buffering treatment answer different questions. Confirm both on the product specification before deciding how to prepare your cocopeat.
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How should I account for cocopeat handling losses?
Define what is being lost and where it occurs before assigning a percentage.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
CobyYour coir & preparation guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Spillage, rejected material and inconsistent filling affect usable coir yield in different ways.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Measure material entering and usable output from a defined process.
- Separate recoverable clean spillage from contaminated or rejected material.
- Record whether the loss occurs during unpacking, preparation, movement or filling.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
Where is the main loss?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Unpacking
Review packaging removal and collection surfaces without compromising cleanliness.
Transfer
Check container size, movement route and handling tools.
Filling variation
Standardise the filling method before attributing the difference to product yield.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Use observed losses in cost comparisons and reassess after process changes.
Keep in mind
Do not hide avoidable process losses inside an unsupported supplier-quality claim.
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