the 10 pound block will make about 10 gallons worth of coco coir .....
you'll need:
water hose
11 gallon bucket .... a bucket big enough to ice down a keg of beer will work perfect
fill bucket with water .... drop in 10 pound block of coco coir ..... stir occasionally.....the coir absorbs the water ....instant potting mix
1 Part: Coconut Coir -
1 Part: Poultry Grit (chicken grit) /or Pea Gravel - (sift out fine grain silt) -
1 Part: Sand - coarse Builder's Sand, Leveling Sand, or Horticultural Sand - (sift out fine grain silt)
1 Part: Lump Charcoal - (Break-up or crush larger pieces) - (sift out fine grain silt) -
1 Part: Lava-rock – (volcanic cinders or pumice) (crush larger pieces) - (sift out fine grain silt) -
Optional:
1 Part: Redwood Bark / Orchid (Phalaenopsis) Mix - Break-up, cut or crush larger stems & bark
1 Part: Perlite - coarse (#4 large)
1 Part: Cactus / Palm Mix
