Coir & preparation
How do I choose a cocopeat propagation cube size?
Match the cube to the plant, nursery duration and final transplant system.
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Why do coir plugs fall apart when removed from trays?
Check root development, moisture and extraction technique together. A plug that crumbles is not automatically evidence of poor coir.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
CocoaYour coir & preparation guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Roots bind the media, while tray geometry and handling affect how the plug releases.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Inspect root coverage around and beneath representative plugs.
- Compare release when plugs are at their usual handling moisture.
- Check tray damage and the direction of extraction force.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What fails first?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Roots do not bind the plug
Review readiness for transplant and the nursery growth programme.
Plug sticks to the tray
Inspect tray condition and use the specified extraction method.
Plug crushes during handling
Train handling support and reassess moisture at the working stage.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Compare breakage rates using a small, consistent extraction trial.
Keep in mind
Do not compact fresh coir excessively merely to create a firm plug.
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