Roots & watering
Roots look brown
Root colour is a clue, not a diagnosis. Compare texture and plant performance with a healthy plant before assuming every tan root is rotten.
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Why are seeds not germinating in cocopeat?
Separate seed quality, environment and substrate conditions before changing products.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
Dr. CocoYour plant doctor guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
A germinating seed needs an appropriate moisture and air environment, while salts and sowing conditions also matter.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Check seed age and crop germination requirements
- Inspect sowing depth and moisture consistency
- Review substrate suitability and test results
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
Which pattern appears?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
No seeds emerge anywhere
Check the seed lot and environmental requirements.
Only wet patches fail
Review drainage and irrigation uniformity.
Seedlings emerge then collapse
Investigate damping-off and nursery hygiene.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Run a small germination comparison with a known seed lot and suitable reference medium.
Keep in mind
Do not keep increasing water when the tray is already wet.
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