Common questions, answered.
Everything gardeners usually ask us about our products, sourcing, and shipping.
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What You Need to Know
Coir is a natural material produced from coconut husks. It's processed into fibres, chips, and fine particles used in gardening and horticulture. Coir is widely used as a growing medium because it provides excellent water retention, aeration, and root support.
Our coir is sourced from regions in India and Vietnam where coconuts are harvested as part of existing agricultural industries. The husks, which would have otherwise been unused, are collected, processed, washed, and compressed into our coir blocks.
Through our state-of-the-art processing facilities, our coir is consistently tested for moisture content, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), salt levels, expansion ratio, and physical consistency, ensuring a consistently reliable and high-quality product.
Our quality coir is triple washed and processed to reduce naturally occurring salts and maintain pH levels between 5.5–7.0. Salt levels are carefully controlled, making it suitable for virtually all common gardening and horticultural applications.
Coir is produced from coconut husks that would otherwise be discarded as a by-product of coconut processing — a highly sustainable and resource-efficient growing medium, especially compared to peat-based alternatives.
Yes. Used coir can often be reused for multiple growing cycles, incorporated into garden soil, composted, or used as a soil conditioner.
Yes. Coir is suitable for houseplants, containers, raised beds, hanging baskets, landscaping, gardening, and commercial growing operations.
The amount depends on the size and type of compressed product. Please always refer to the instructions provided on the packaging for best results.
Most blocks fully expand within 3–10 minutes once water is added.
Many gardeners choose coir because it combines performance with sustainability. Coir retains moisture, improves aeration, supports healthy root growth, and rewets easily after repeated drying — unlike peat, which can become water-repellent and difficult to rehydrate. It's also derived from renewable coconut husks and has a substantially lower lifecycle carbon footprint than peat, with studies showing coir can reduce emissions by up to 97% compared to peat-based alternatives.
Coco Mulch
Coco Mulch is a compressed block made from natural coconut husks and fibers that expands with water into a ready-to-use mulch for gardens, landscaping, trees, and flower beds.
One 9.1 lb block expands to approximately 64 quarts (16 gallons) of mulch and can cover up to 17.5 sq. ft. at a 1.5-inch depth.
Place the block in a large container, add water, allow it to expand, fluff the material, and spread around plants, trees, beds, or borders.
The natural coconut fibers absorb and retain moisture, helping reduce evaporation and keeping plant roots hydrated for longer between waterings.
Coco Mulch forms a dense protective layer over the soil surface, helping block sunlight from reaching weed seeds and reducing the number of weeds that germinate.
Yes. The insulating properties of coir help moderate soil temperatures, keeping roots cooler in summer and providing additional protection during colder periods.
Yes. Coco Mulch can be used around vegetables, herbs, berries, and fruit trees, as well as flowers, shrubs, and container gardens.
The blend of coconut fibers and husk chips creates an interlocking structure that helps the mulch stay in place and resist movement from rain, wind, and watering.
Coco Mulch is lightweight, highly absorbent, easy to store, and expands from a compact block. It helps retain moisture while providing a clean, natural appearance without added dyes.
Compressed mulch is easier to carry, cleaner to store, takes up less space, and expands in minutes with water, eliminating the need for heavy, bulky bags.
Unlike many lightweight mulches that break down quickly, Coco Mulch is designed for season-long performance and can last up to two growing seasons, maintaining a neat, finished look for beds, borders, trees, and landscaping projects.
Coco Lawn Soil
Coco Lawn Soil is a compressed coconut coir soil amendment designed specifically for lawn establishment, overseeding, and patch repair. When hydrated, it expands into a lightweight, moisture-retaining top dressing that helps create ideal conditions for seed germination and early root development.
One 11 lb compressed block expands to approximately 63 quarts (15.6 gallons / 59 litres) of ready-to-use lawn soil, replacing multiple bags of traditional lawn soil.
One block covers up to 100 sq. ft. when applied at approximately ¼ inch depth. Coverage may vary depending on application thickness and lawn conditions.
Successful overseeding depends on keeping grass seed consistently moist during germination. Coco Lawn Soil helps create a protective layer around the seed, improving moisture retention while promoting better seed-to-soil contact and stronger early establishment.
Coco Lawn Soil helps create optimal germination conditions by maintaining consistent moisture and improving airflow around developing roots — healthier growing conditions can support quicker, more uniform seed establishment.
Yes. Coco Lawn Soil is ideal for repairing thin, damaged, or bare lawn areas. Simply spread over the seeded area, water thoroughly, and maintain consistent moisture during establishment.
Yes. Coconut coir helps improve soil structure by creating air pockets that encourage root development while allowing excess water to move through the soil more effectively.
Yes. Coco Lawn Soil is made from renewable coconut coir and contains no peat, providing a more sustainable alternative to traditional peat-based soil products.
For overseeding and lawn repair, a light layer of approximately ⅛ inch is typically recommended. When establishing a new lawn or repairing bare spots, apply approximately ⅛ inch of coir, spread the seed, then cover with another ⅛ inch layer to protect the exposed seed and retain moisture.
Coco Lawn Soil continues to support soil structure and moisture retention as it gradually breaks down, contributing organic matter back into the soil and helping improve long-term lawn health.
Coco Peat
Coco Peat is a compressed growing medium made from 100% natural coconut coir. Once hydrated, it expands into a lightweight, peat-free growing medium for container gardening, raised beds, houseplants, seed starting, hydroponics, and improving existing soil.
One 11 lb compressed block expands to approximately 79 quarts (2.65 cubic feet) of ready-to-use growing media, replacing bulky bags of peat moss or potting soil.
Coco Peat can absorb up to 9 times its weight in water while maintaining the air spaces plant roots need for healthy growth.
Yes. Coco Peat can be used as a standalone growing medium for many applications. Because it contains very few nutrients naturally, established plants will benefit from regular fertilization.
Absolutely. Many gardeners blend Coco Peat with potting soil, compost, topsoil, or other amendments to improve moisture retention, aeration, and overall soil structure.
Yes. Its fine texture, moisture retention, aeration and drainage make it an excellent medium for seed germination and early root development.
Yes. Coco Peat is widely used in hydroponic systems because it retains moisture efficiently while providing excellent root-zone aeration, allowing growers to fine-tune fertilizer and nutrient programs to suit specific crops and growing conditions.
Yes. Its exceptional water-holding capacity helps keep moisture available to plant roots longer, reducing watering frequency compared to many traditional growing media.
Yes. Expanded Coco Peat can be stored in a clean, covered container and used whenever needed.
Yes! PlantBest Coco Peat is ideal for growing vegetables, herbs and other edible plants. It helps retain moisture, improves soil aeration and supports healthy root development in garden beds, raised beds and containers.
Shipping & Availability
PlantBest products are available through leading retail partners, including Costco, The Home Depot, Home Hardware, and select local garden centres. Prefer to shop online? Find select PlantBest products on Amazon, with Prime shipping available on eligible items. Use the Store Locator on our homepage to find a location near you. Product selection varies by store, so we recommend confirming availability before visiting.
Yes! We ship throughout the U.S. and Canada. Use the Store Locator on our homepage to explore purchasing options near you, including online ordering with delivery right to your door or in-store pickup. Availability varies by product and location.
That's the beauty and convenience of our compressed products! They take up less space, are easy to store and won't expand until you add water. Simply keep them in a dry place until you're ready to use them.
Company
We're always looking to expand our network of retailers, garden centres and distributors. Contact our team to explore our product range and discuss opportunities to carry PlantBest products.
Yes! We supply high-quality growing media for soft fruit production, greenhouse vegetables, hydroponics, cannabis cultivation, nurseries and more. Our products are trusted for their consistent quality and reliable performance, with customization options and tailored quotes available to meet the needs of your growing operation.
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Our products are manufactured in India and Vietnam, where we work closely with trusted production partners to ensure consistent quality and responsible manufacturing practices. Beyond making great products, we're proud to support local communities through stable employment, fair wages and opportunities for growth. It's a commitment to both people and the planet.