THE TERAL JOURNAL
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Practical reading for growers, nursery teams and substrate buyers. Start with the questions that matter to your next order.
Blocks & buying value
How many litres does a 5 kg cocopeat block make?
Compare 65–75 L and 90–100 L cocopeat blocks, calculate cost per expanded litre and learn what a meaningful expansion specification should include.
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Blueberry projects
Blueberry grow bags: how to compare 25, 30 and 40 litres
Compare Teral BLU blueberry bags in 25, 30 and 40 L formats. Understand the trade-offs in volume, handling, drainage and project planning.
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Strawberry systems
Strawberry growbag drainage: more than a hole count
Plan strawberry growbag drainage around the slab, substrate and gutter. Understand planting holes, drainage slits and the details to send your supplier.
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Loose media
Which 50 L cocopeat bag belongs in your workflow?
Compare Teral 50 L low EC cocopeat, buffered cocopeat and buffered cocopeat with perlite. Choose a loose substrate grade around your filling workflow.
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Nursery & propagation
Nonwoven cocopeat cubes: choosing the size and checking the fit
Explore Teral nonwoven cocopeat cubes in 1, 1.5 and 2 gallon options and custom formats. Compare nursery fit, handling, root inspection and specifications.
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Procurement
Buying cocopeat: seven checks before you approve a supplier grade
Build a better cocopeat purchase specification. Check test methods, buffering, particle size, moisture, expansion, samples and packing before ordering.
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Substrate fundamentals
Cocopeat vs coco chips: what changes in the root zone?
Understand how cocopeat, coco chips and particle size influence substrate structure—and what to specify when buying coir growing media.
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Low EC vs buffered cocopeat: what buyers should check
Learn the difference between low EC and buffered cocopeat, why EC test methods matter, and what to include in a professional substrate enquiry.
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Nursery notes
Choosing cocopeat for seedlings: texture, fibre and tray fit
A practical guide to screened cocopeat for seedling trays, fibre removal, nursery format selection and Teral 50 L seedling substrates.
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Growbag planning
Cocopeat growbag sizes and drainage: a buyer’s checklist
Plan growbag dimensions, nominal volume, planting openings and drainage cut-outs for tomato, cucumber, capsicum and strawberry projects.
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