{"title":"Coir Bales and Bricks","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you’re searching for a sustainable and organic alternative to peat products for gardening projects, you’re in the right place. At FertileFibre, we stock a variety of coco fibre bricks and coir bales which are 100% natural and suitable for use across a broad range of gardening projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRead on to discover all of our coconut coir bale and brick options and the perks that come with using this all-natural gardening material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are coir bricks?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur coir bricks are made from ground coir: a brown fibrous matter that comes from the husk of harvested coconuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlso known as coco peat or coco fibre, this inert by-product of coconut harvesting is soaked, cleaned and dried before being compressed into easily transportable coir blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eContaining 100% organic coconut coir, these bricks and bales can be easily rehydrated by simply soaking in water. They can then be broken up and used as an all-natural growing medium, a component in a homemade mix or adding to your own compost to improve water retention and aeration. Coir also does a great job of improving your soil adding lots of organic matter, whether you are on clay or sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy use coir bricks from Fertile Fibre?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or just finding your green fingers, you can help your plants to yield the best possible results by choosing the right cultivation materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt FertileFibre, we work directly with reputable coir manufacturers in Sri Lanka to ensure only the best quality coir fibre goes into our coconut coir bricks and bales. Coupled with sustainable shipping methods and competitive prices, with our coir bricks, you know you’re buying growing products that are kind to the planet and your pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOur all-natural coir bricks come with a few other perks, too:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/b\u003e with the option to buy compressed coco coir in bricks and bales, these coir products can be put to a variety of uses, from growing seeds and cuttings to bulking out homemade compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrganic composition: \u003c\/b\u003econtaining 100% coir and nothing else, our coir bricks serve as an all-natural growing medium and gardening material that presents a viable alternative to peat, thanks to its water-retaining and antifungal properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eValue for money:\u003c\/b\u003e compressed into easy-to-store blocks, our coco coir bricks may look compact, but they offer excellent expansion. This gives you great value for money as one block goes a long way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustainable: \u003c\/b\u003epromoting sustainability by using wasted coconut husks that are readily available, our coir bricks provide an eco-friendly solution to enriching gardening projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur coir brick options\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt FertileFibre, we want to make sure you find just the right coir products for your gardening needs, so you’ll find an array of options available:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoco coir bricks: \u003c\/b\u003ethe size of regular house bricks, these 600g coco coir bricks are easy to rehydrate and provide approximately 9 litres of material. We also sell 150g coir squares that expand to around 2 litres once rehydrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoconut coir bales: \u003c\/b\u003esupplied in 5kg blocks, our compressed coconut coir bales yield around 60 - 70 litres of fibre – perfect for larger projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoco coir slabs: \u003c\/b\u003eideal for reptile habitats, these thin coir slabs come in 300g and 500g options which, once hydrated, produce 5 and 10 litres of coir respectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuying coco coir bricks online\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen it comes to buying coir online, we’re here to make the process easy, affordable and convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFrom our pocket-friendly prices to our simple online checkout and UK-wide delivery, your coir bricks, bales and more will arrive in no time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplore our full coco coir brick range online now and give your soil and seedlings an eco-friendly environment in which they can thrive. If you need any help finding the right product for your needs, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Call us on 01432 853111 or send us an email at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@fertilefibre.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003einfo@fertilefibre.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fertile-fibre-organic-coir-bale-5kg","title":"Organic Coir Bale 5Kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoir is ideal for seeds and cuttings. Our 5kg organic coconut coir bales can be used as a base for homemade composts or added to aerate garden waste composts. Coir is known by many different names, including coco, coco coir, cocopeat, coco peat, coir fibre, coconut husks and coconut fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder your organic coconut coir bale online n\u003cimg\u003eow for speedy UK-wide delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut coir bales can be used for seeds and cuttings as long as they’re potted up once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse approx 25 litres of water per coconut coir bale to rehydrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our quick and easy \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fertilefibre.com\/video\"\u003evideo tutorials\u003c\/a\u003e on using coir, planting seeds and cuttings, and potting up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eApproved by\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soil Association\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey features of our 5kg coconut coir bale\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-wets easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood water retention qualities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContaminant-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat-free coconut coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH - between 5.5 and 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not blow away in the wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasant to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from the renewable resource of coconut trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQuantities and deliveries\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5kg coconut coir bale will expand to 65-70 litres when rehydrated\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fertile Fibre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41401978192031,"sku":"cba","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3139\/2927\/files\/Organiccoirbale5Kg.png?v=1793802684"},{"product_id":"organic-coir-brick","title":"Organic Coir Brick - 9 Litres When Rehydrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach coir brick is about the same size as a house brick. The compressed coco coir brick will expand to three times its size when rehydrated with water to create approximately 9 litres of coir.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoir is ideal for seeds and cuttings. It can be used as a base for homemade compost or added to garden waste compost for aeration. Coir is known by many different names, including coco, coco coir, cocopeat, coco peat, coir fibre, coconut husks and coconut fibre.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrder our coir bricks online now for speedy UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur coco coir bricks can be used for seeds and cuttings as long as they’re potted up once established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHow to reconstitute our coco coir bricks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will need a large bucket or bowl, or preferably a watertight wheelbarrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 3 litres of water (warm water acts faster) per coir brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave to stand for 24 hours. 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