Coir & preparation
How tightly should cocopeat be packed into pots?
Aim for repeatable filling without forcing the medium into a dense mass. The finished container matters more than a hand-squeeze impression.
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Why does cocopeat or perlite float during watering?
Look at how water reaches the surface and whether the material is newly filled. Floating particles do not necessarily mean the entire blend has failed.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
CobyYour coir & preparation guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Light ingredients can move under ponded or forceful water. Repeated movement may separate a blend and alter how the surface and deeper profile behave.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Observe the impact and pooling at the surface.
- Check initial hydration and whether loose ingredients are well distributed.
- Inspect whether the moving material blocks outlets or exposes roots.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What is moving?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Loose surface particles only
Review the application impact and monitor whether the profile stays uniform.
Large parts of the blend separate
Reassess hydration and mixing in an unplanted trial before using the same filling process again.
Particles enter drainage channels
Check collection and outlet protection without creating a new drainage obstruction.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Compare the surface and lower profile after several normal irrigation events.
Keep in mind
Do not press the entire root zone hard merely to hold light particles down.
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