Roots & watering
Why do plants wilt after transplanting into cocopeat?
Check the original root plug as well as the surrounding coir.
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Why is lettuce bolting in a coir system?
Check cultivar, season and maturity. Bolting is a developmental response that substrate changes alone will not reverse.
Teral grower guidance · Updated 27 October 2026
SprigYour crop guides guideTHE COCOPEAT CONNECTION
Why the root zone matters
Coir supports roots while light and temperature influence the plant’s progression toward flowering.
01 / OBSERVE
Three checks before you change anything
- Confirm cultivar suitability for the production season.
- Record crop age and whether stems elongate before planned harvest.
- Review heat exposure and delays in harvesting.
02 / NARROW IT DOWN
What is the clearest issue?
Choose the closest observation for a suggested next check.
Crop exceeds planned maturity
Review succession and harvesting schedules for future batches.
Bolting starts early in heat
Discuss a season-appropriate cultivar and climate strategy.
Only one batch affected
Compare seed lot, transplant age and growing conditions with adjacent batches.
03 / TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Leave with something useful
Use the affected batch’s timeline to adjust the next planting rather than expecting reversal.
Keep in mind
Do not try to stop bolting by applying a stronger fertiliser solution.
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