{"product_id":"coco-coir-open-top-bags","title":"Coco Coir Open Top Bags","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrefilled Grow Bags for No Mess Planting!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese coco coir starter bags are already prefilled and ready for use. Simply open the bag containing a special blend of compressed coconut fiber, hydrate, mix and add your plants. This PCM is composed of raw coco medium, washed five times, blended from coco peat and coco chips without fine dust particles, and compressed for use. Carefully designed to retain moisture and provide ample airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePrefilled for quick and easy planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of coco peat and coco chips as an superior replacement to mixing coco coir with perlite.  Saves you the time and cost of making your own blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable coco medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOMRI approved for organic plant production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for hydroponics, flood and drain, and drip irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow Bag is made from biodegradable plant cellulose \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDry coco coir grow bag dimensions : 6.75\" x 8.75\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHydrated coco coir bag dimensions :\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003e\" x 8.75\" x\u003cspan\u003e 8.75\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight 30 oz. Dry consisting of 40% Coco Peat and 60% 7mm Coco Chips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 gallon grow bag equivalent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEC of \u0026lt; 1.0 mS\/cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAir filled porosity (V\/V%): 28% - 33%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epH: 5.5-6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic Matter % by weight: 95% - 98%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bulk coco coir orders of a pallet or more please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bootstrapfarmer.com\/pages\/contact-us\" title=\"Bootstrap Farmer Contact Us\"\u003ereach out to us\u003c\/a\u003e for special pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayout bags in the desired arrangement, with consideration of drainage and crop production spacing needs. Unfold bag and hydrate with PH-neutral water or nutrient solution as outlined below. Mix the medium thoroughly and plant directly into the bag. These bags have pre-cut drainage holes. Additional holes may be added depending on your crop and desired drainage speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHYDRATING PCM Coco Grow Bags: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eRelease clean and filtered hot water (reverse osmosis is highly recommended) in intervals of 10-15 minutes until the dry slab inside the bag thoroughly hydrates.  Any problematic areas can be slowly squeezed until areas are softened and can fully absorb water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBest Irrigation Practices for the 2 Gallon Coco Coir Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eUnder normal conditions run \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e3 irrigation cycles per day with 150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e200 cc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003esho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDo not drain the water out in first irrigation, drain should be done in 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003end \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eand 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003erd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eirrigation cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eOn hot summer days increase irrigation cycles to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e5 per day\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere should not be more than 15% drainage of water\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eper irrigation cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvernight dry down should be 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eIrrigation Practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFlood tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e: When feeding and watering via flood tables, it is vital to consider the time required to flood and drain your table. (Usually around 10 min.) Feed with your regular nutrient solution. You should only need to irrigate your open-top grow bags once a day or every other day. Vegetative growth times will vary based on desired transplant height. We recommend a minimum of 14 days to allow a healthy root system to establish. For transplants, make a small void in the open-top bag and place plant into the hole, or set on top. Keep transplants in vegetative growth for 3+ days before switching to flower. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDrip Irrigation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e: Feed 400ml of Veg nutrient solution once every day or every other day, depending on growing conditions and crop. Vegetative growth times will vary based on desired transplant height. We recommend a minimum of 14 days to allow a healthy root system to establish. For transplants, make a small void in the open-top bag and place plant into the hole, or set on top. Keep transplants in vegetative growth for 3+ days before switching to flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTip:  I\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ef the moisture content of the bags rapidly drops in the morning, start the irrigation within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e1-2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efrom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esunrise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(or l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eights on)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand turn off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 hours before sunset (or lights off).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eNormal irrigation cycles should be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003efrom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003esunrise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003estarting at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e2 hours and then 4 hours and then again in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e2 hours and it should be no more than 4 irrigations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ecycles unless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eit is a hot summer day.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ehours can be changed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eaccording to the sunrise and moisture levels. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIrrigation volume should match the substrate volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER KEY CONSIDERATIONS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIf an internal buffer is desired: use a CaNO3 solution of 100ppm NO3 and a pH of 5.5-5.8 and allow to soak for 1-2 days to buffer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLights, room temperature, humidity, and other factors can affect moisture evaporation in grow space and change irrigation frequency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe difference in the nutrient composition is mainly in the first 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 weeks with respect to Ca and K. Watch your pH carefully in the runoff because the crop can affect the pH strongly on all PCM Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bootstrap Farmer","offers":[{"title":"1 Bag","offer_id":46574930395302,"sku":"COCO_BAG_2GAL_RC","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"18 Bags","offer_id":46574930428070,"sku":"COCO_BAG_2GAL_RC_18PK","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0356\/3149\/7260\/files\/1_ce324c71-825e-4585-b090-7237f55e0ac3.jpg?v=1754919919","url":"https:\/\/www.setapartfarmandgardens.com\/products\/coco-coir-open-top-bags","provider":"Set Apart Farm \u0026 Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}