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Unit price perA premium 100% washed and buffered coco coir growing medium with no added fertiliser and an exceptionally low EC below 0.3 mS/cm, giving growers complete control over crop nutrition from the very beginning.
Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos is a high-quality coco fibre substrate designed for growers who want to start with a clean, low-EC growing medium and manage their own nutrient programme from the outset. Unlike Atami's standard Cocos Substrate, Washed & Buffered Cocos contains no added fertiliser.
The coco fibres are thoroughly washed to help remove unwanted salts and then buffered to condition the natural exchange sites within the coco. This processing creates a stable, grow-ready substrate and helps prevent the coco from interfering unnecessarily with the calcium and magnesium supplied through the nutrient solution.
With an EC below 0.3 mS/cm, Washed & Buffered Cocos provides an excellent blank canvas for growers who want precise control over nutrient strength and composition. Because there is no starter fertiliser within the substrate, a suitable coco nutrient programme should be introduced from the beginning.
Coco fibre naturally combines excellent moisture retention with a light and airy structure. This creates a highly effective balance between water availability and oxygen around the root zone, making Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos suitable for propagation, young plants and established crops.
Why choose Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos?
What is Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos suitable for?
Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos is particularly well suited to growers who want to control crop nutrition from the very beginning rather than relying on fertiliser incorporated into the growing medium.
Its very low initial EC and lack of added fertiliser make it an excellent choice for seedlings, rooted cuttings and young plants, where precise control over nutrient strength can be particularly useful.
It can also be used as the primary growing medium throughout the complete crop cycle. As plants establish and their nutritional requirements increase, the nutrient programme can be adjusted according to crop type, development stage and environmental conditions.
Coco is widely suited to hand watering and automated irrigation systems. Its combination of moisture retention, drainage and root-zone aeration makes it particularly useful for intensive container cultivation and drip-irrigated crops.
How to use Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos
Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos is supplied ready for use. Fill the required pots or containers with the substrate and introduce an appropriate coco-specific nutrient programme from the beginning of cultivation.
Because the substrate contains no added fertiliser, plants depend on the nutrient solution for their nutritional requirements. Feed strength should therefore be appropriate for the crop and its stage of development rather than applying one fixed EC throughout the entire crop cycle.
Atami recommends monitoring both pH and EC when cultivating in coco. Their coco-growing guidance recommends maintaining the nutrient solution at approximately pH 5.5–6.2, while EC should be adjusted according to crop requirements and development stage.
Calcium and magnesium availability is particularly important in coco cultivation. Atami recommends a coco-specific feeding programme and identifies CalMag supplementation as useful where additional calcium and magnesium are required.
When watering, allow the coco to dry slightly between irrigations but do not allow the substrate to dry out completely. Irrigation frequency should be adjusted according to plant size, root development, temperature, humidity, container size and the rate at which the substrate is using water.
What does washed and buffered coco mean?
Raw coco fibre naturally contains soluble salts and has exchange sites that can interact strongly with nutrients. High-quality horticultural coco therefore requires more processing than simply drying and bagging coconut fibre.
Washing helps remove salts and residues from the coco, reducing its starting electrical conductivity and creating a cleaner growing medium.
Buffering conditions the coco's exchange sites before cultivation. During the buffering process, calcium and magnesium are used to displace naturally occurring sodium and potassium from these sites. This helps prevent untreated coco from tying up calcium and magnesium when nutrient solution is subsequently applied.
The result is a cleaner and more predictable coco substrate that is ready to receive a controlled nutrient programme.
Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos 50L product details
| Product | Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos |
|---|---|
| Product type | Premium coco coir growing medium |
| Product size | 50L |
| Composition | 100% coco fibre |
| Preparation | Washed & buffered |
| Added fertiliser | None |
| EC | <0.3 mS/cm |
| Recommended nutrient solution pH | Approximately 5.5–6.2 |
| Nutrition | Apply a suitable coco-specific nutrient programme from the beginning |
| Calcium & magnesium | Monitor availability; CalMag supplementation may be used where required |
| Suitable crop stages | Propagation, seedlings, cuttings, young plants & established crops |
| Suitable irrigation | Hand watering & automated irrigation systems including drip irrigation |
| Water management | Allow to dry slightly between irrigations but do not allow the coco to dry completely |
| Outer case quantity | 1 x 50L bag |
| Pallet quantity | 75 x 50L bags |
Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos 50L FAQs
What is Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos?
Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos is a 100% coco fibre growing medium that has been washed and buffered before use. It contains no added fertiliser and has a very low EC, allowing growers to control nutrition from the beginning.
Does Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos contain nutrients?
No. Atami specifically produces this substrate without added fertiliser. A suitable coco-specific nutrient programme should therefore be introduced from the beginning of cultivation.
What is the EC of Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos?
Atami specifies an EC below 0.3 mS/cm. This exceptionally low starting EC gives growers considerable control over the nutrient concentration supplied to the crop.
What does washed coco mean?
Washing coco helps remove naturally occurring salts and residues from the fibre. This helps reduce the starting EC and produces a cleaner growing medium for horticultural use.
What does buffered coco mean?
Buffering conditions the natural exchange sites within coco fibre. Calcium and magnesium are used during processing to displace sodium and potassium from these sites, helping to create a more stable substrate before the crop's nutrient solution is introduced.
Why is buffered coco better than untreated coco?
Proper buffering helps prevent coco from binding excessive calcium and magnesium when plants are subsequently fed. This gives growers a more predictable root-zone environment and greater control over crop nutrition.
Is Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos ready to use?
Yes. The coco has already been washed and buffered by Atami and is supplied ready for cultivation. Because it contains no added fertiliser, begin an appropriate nutrient programme when planting.
Is Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos suitable for seedlings?
Yes. Atami specifically identifies Washed & Buffered Cocos as ideal for seedlings. Its lack of added fertiliser allows the grower to control nutrient strength during early development.
Can I use Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos for cuttings?
Yes. The low-EC, non-fertilised substrate is particularly suitable for cuttings and young plants where careful control over nutrition is desirable.
Can Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos be used for the full crop cycle?
Yes. Although particularly useful for propagation and young plants, the substrate can be used throughout the complete crop cycle when paired with an appropriate coco nutrient programme.
Do I need to feed from the start when using Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos?
Yes. There is no added fertiliser in the substrate, so Atami recommends introducing the chosen nutrition from the beginning of cultivation.
Do I need CalMag with Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos?
The coco is already buffered, so it does not need to be re-buffered before use. However, calcium and magnesium remain important nutrients when growing in coco. Atami recommends monitoring crop requirements and using a suitable CalMag supplement where additional calcium and magnesium are needed.
What pH should I use with Atami coco?
Atami's coco cultivation guidance recommends keeping the nutrient solution within approximately pH 5.5–6.2. Regular monitoring is advisable because coco has less pH buffering capacity than peat-based growing media.
How often should Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos be watered?
There is no single irrigation schedule suitable for every crop. Atami recommends allowing the coco to dry slightly before watering again while never allowing it to dry out completely. Irrigation frequency should be adjusted according to crop size, container size and environmental conditions.
Should coco coir be allowed to dry out completely?
No. Atami advises against allowing coco to dry out completely. Its moisture level should be managed so that the substrate dries slightly between irrigations while maintaining moisture around the root zone.
Can Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos be used with drip irrigation?
Yes. Coco coir is particularly well suited to drip irrigation and other controlled irrigation systems because of its combination of moisture retention, drainage and root-zone aeration.
What is the difference between Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos and Atami Cocos Substrate?
The main difference is pre-fertilisation. Washed & Buffered Cocos contains no added fertiliser and has an EC below 0.3 mS/cm. Atami Cocos Substrate is lightly fertilised and has a higher specified EC, providing some initial nutrition before the grower takes over the feeding programme.
Does Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos contain peat?
No. Atami describes the substrate as being composed of 100% coco fibre.
Is Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos good for professional growers?
Yes. Its low starting EC and absence of added fertiliser make it particularly useful where precise control over irrigation and crop nutrition is required, including intensive and professional growing programmes.
How large is a bag of Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos?
Each bag contains 50 litres of washed and buffered coco coir growing medium.
How many bags of Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos are on a pallet?
A full pallet contains 75 x 50L bags. Individual 50L bags can still be ordered separately.
£8.58
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Unit price perAtami Kilomix 50L is a heavily fertilised peat and perlite growing substrate enriched with mineral and organic nutrition, providing demanding plants with a rich growing medium and sustained nutrient availability.
Atami Kilomix is one of the most nutrient-rich growing substrates in the Atami range. It combines peat and perlite with a substantial fertiliser charge designed to provide plants with important nutrients over an extended period.
The substrate is enriched with ingredients including Atami Worm Delight, lime, guano and other organic fertilisers, alongside mineral nutrition. This combination provides both readily available nutrition and a longer-lasting nutrient contribution as the crop develops.
Unlike a lightly fertilised substrate where the grower begins introducing a complete liquid feeding programme relatively early, Kilomix provides a much richer nutritional foundation from the outset. Atami describes the professionally balanced fertiliser composition as providing a constant supply of important nutrients over a longer period.
Perlite helps maintain an aerated physical structure and effective water management around the root zone, while the peat provides the main growing medium. The result is a nutrient-rich substrate particularly suited to established and demanding plants.
Why choose Atami Kilomix?
What plants is Atami Kilomix suitable for?
Kilomix is designed for growers looking for a strongly fertilised substrate rather than a lightly charged growing medium. It is particularly useful for established plants and crops with relatively high nutritional requirements.
Because Kilomix has a significantly higher fertilisation level than Atami Janeco-Light-Mix, growers should take the existing nutrient charge into account before adding further fertiliser.
For very young seedlings, freshly rooted cuttings or particularly nutrient-sensitive varieties, a lighter substrate may offer greater control over early nutrition. Atami Janeco-Light-Mix is specifically positioned as a lightly fertilised substrate suitable for young plants and cuttings, whereas Kilomix is the richer option for more demanding growth.
Kilomix can be used for container-grown crops, indoor or protected cultivation and other soil-style growing applications where a nutrient-rich peat-based substrate is appropriate.
How to use Atami Kilomix
Fill the required container with Kilomix, allowing the substrate to remain naturally loose rather than compressing it excessively. Transplant the established plant into the substrate and water thoroughly to settle the growing medium around the root system.
Because Kilomix is already heavily fertilised, additional base fertiliser should not automatically be applied immediately after transplanting. Monitor the plants and allow their condition and stage of development to determine when additional nutrition becomes necessary.
The existing nutrient charge should also be considered when measuring the strength of any subsequent feed programme. Introducing a strong liquid fertiliser immediately into an already highly fertilised substrate can result in excessive nutrient levels.
Irrigation frequency should be adjusted according to plant size, container volume, temperature, humidity and crop water demand. Allow appropriate moisture cycling while avoiding prolonged waterlogging or allowing the root zone to become excessively dry.
Why is Kilomix more heavily fertilised?
Atami positions Kilomix above Janeco-Light-Mix in terms of fertilisation level. Its formulation combines mineral fertilisers with organic nutrient sources, giving growers a rich substrate capable of supporting crop development over an extended period.
Mineral nutrition can provide nutrients that are readily available to plants, while organic components contribute to the longer-term nutrient supply within the growing medium. Atami describes this combination as providing a constant supply of important nutrients over a prolonged period.
Kilomix includes Worm Delight, lime, guano and other organic fertilisers. Together with the peat and perlite base, these ingredients create a substantially richer environment than a lightly fertilised propagation or starter substrate.
The result is a growing medium designed for growers who want more nutrition incorporated into the substrate itself, rather than relying entirely on liquid fertilisers from the beginning of cultivation.
Peat and perlite for balanced root-zone conditions
Nutrition is only one part of a successful growing medium. Kilomix combines its substantial fertiliser charge with peat and perlite to create an effective physical environment around the roots.
Peat provides moisture retention and the main structural body of the substrate, while perlite introduces additional pore space. This helps maintain aeration and drainage within the root zone while retaining sufficient moisture for plant uptake.
Maintaining the correct balance between water and oxygen is important for healthy root development, particularly in containers where excessive compaction or saturation can restrict root-zone aeration.
Atami Kilomix 50L product details
| Product | Atami Kilomix |
|---|---|
| Product type | Heavily fertilised growing substrate |
| Bag size | 50L |
| Base growing media | Peat & perlite |
| Fertilisation level | High / heavily fertilised |
| Nutrient sources | Combination of mineral & organic fertilisers |
| Enriched with | Atami Worm Delight, lime, guano & other organic fertilisers |
| EC | 2.60-2.80 |
| Structure | Aerated peat-based substrate containing perlite |
| Nutrient availability | Formulated for sustained nutrient availability over an extended period |
| Best suited to | Established plants & crops requiring a nutrient-rich growing medium |
| Additional feeding | Monitor crop requirements before introducing additional fertiliser due to the high initial nutrient charge |
| Outer case quantity | 1 x 50L bag |
| Pallet quantity | 70 x 50L bags |
Atami Kilomix 50L FAQs
What is Atami Kilomix?
Atami Kilomix is a heavily fertilised peat and perlite growing substrate enriched with mineral and organic nutrition. It is designed to provide a nutrient-rich growing medium for established and demanding plants.
Is Atami Kilomix heavily fertilised?
Yes. Atami specifically classifies Kilomix as a heavily fertilised substrate. It contains considerably more incorporated nutrition than the lightly fertilised Janeco-Light-Mix.
What is Atami Kilomix made from?
Kilomix is based on peat and perlite and is enriched with mineral and organic nutrition. Atami identifies Worm Delight, lime and guano among the important ingredients used within the substrate.
What is the EC of Atami Kilomix?
Atami specifies an EC of 2.60-2.80 for Kilomix, reflecting its relatively high level of incorporated fertilisation.
Does Atami Kilomix contain perlite?
Yes. Perlite is incorporated into the peat-based substrate to help maintain an airy structure and improve water management around the root zone.
Does Atami Kilomix contain worm humus?
Yes. Atami lists its Worm Delight worm humus-based soil enhancer as one of the ingredients contributing to the rich Kilomix formulation.
Does Atami Kilomix contain guano?
Yes. Guano forms part of the organic nutrient package incorporated into Kilomix alongside other fertilising ingredients.
Do I need to feed plants immediately in Atami Kilomix?
Kilomix already contains a substantial nutrient charge, so growers should not automatically begin with a strong base fertiliser. Monitor crop development and introduce additional nutrition when the plants require it.
Is Atami Kilomix suitable for seedlings and cuttings?
Kilomix is considerably more heavily fertilised than a typical propagation substrate. For very young seedlings, fresh cuttings or nutrient-sensitive plants, Atami Janeco-Light-Mix provides a lighter nutrient charge and greater control over early feeding.
What is the difference between Atami Kilomix and Janeco-Light-Mix?
The main difference is fertilisation level. Janeco-Light-Mix is lightly fertilised and particularly useful for young plants and growers who want greater control over feeding. Kilomix is heavily fertilised and provides substantially more incorporated nutrition for established and demanding plants.
What is the difference between Atami Kilomix and Bi Grow Mix?
Kilomix is a heavily fertilised peat and perlite substrate. Atami Bi Grow Mix combines peat with coco fibre and has a medium level of fertilisation, positioning it between a light starter mix and the richer Kilomix.
Can Atami Kilomix be used throughout the crop cycle?
Kilomix can provide the growing medium for established plants through continued crop development. Its incorporated nutrient supply will gradually be used by the plant, so additional nutrition may eventually be required according to crop demand and growing conditions.
Is Atami Kilomix suitable for professional horticulture?
Yes. The 50L format can be used for larger container-growing operations and professional horticultural applications where a heavily fertilised peat and perlite substrate is appropriate for the crop.
How should Atami Kilomix be watered?
Water according to plant size, container volume, environmental conditions and crop demand. The aim is to maintain adequate moisture while preserving oxygen within the root zone and avoiding prolonged saturation.
How many 50L bags of Atami Kilomix are on a pallet?
A full pallet contains 70 x 50L bags of Atami Kilomix.
£6.85
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Unit price perAtami Janeco Light Mix 50L is a lightly fertilised peat-based growing substrate with added perlite, providing an airy, well-drained root environment and greater control over crop nutrition.
Atami Janeco Light Mix is designed for growers who want a quality growing medium without the heavy nutrient charge found in more strongly fertilised substrates. Its light initial fertilisation provides plants with nutrition during early establishment while allowing the grower to take greater control of the feeding programme as the crop develops.
The substrate combines peat with perlite to provide an effective balance between moisture retention, drainage and root-zone aeration. The open structure helps oxygen remain available around developing roots while still holding sufficient moisture for plant uptake.
Janeco Light Mix is particularly useful for young plants, seedlings and cuttings, but it can also be used throughout the complete crop cycle. When used for longer-term cultivation, additional nutrition can be introduced according to plant development and crop demand.
This makes Janeco Light Mix an excellent choice for growers who prefer to determine their own nutrient strength rather than beginning with a heavily fertilised growing medium.
Why choose Atami Janeco Light Mix?
What plants is Atami Janeco Light Mix suitable for?
Janeco Light Mix is particularly suited to seedlings, rooted cuttings, young plants and recently transplanted crops where a heavily fertilised substrate may not be desirable.
The lighter nutrient charge gives the grower more control during early crop development. Rather than placing plants immediately into a nutrient-rich medium, feeding can be increased progressively as the root system becomes established and plant demand increases.
Janeco Light Mix is not limited to propagation or early growth. It can also be used as the primary growing substrate throughout the crop cycle, provided suitable additional nutrition is supplied as the initial fertiliser charge becomes depleted.
This flexibility makes it useful for growers who want a consistent peat-based substrate while retaining control over the nutritional programme from early establishment through to mature crop production.
How to use Atami Janeco Light Mix
Fill pots, trays or containers with Janeco Light Mix and avoid excessive compression of the substrate. Maintaining its naturally open structure helps preserve the air spaces created by the peat and perlite combination.
Seedlings, rooted cuttings or established plants can then be transplanted into the substrate and watered appropriately to settle the growing medium around the root system.
Janeco Light Mix contains a light initial fertiliser charge. Atami indicates that this provides nutrition for approximately the first two weeks, although actual nutrient demand will vary according to crop type, plant size, environmental conditions and irrigation.
After this initial period, introduce an appropriate nutrient programme according to plant development rather than automatically applying a strong feed. Monitor plant condition and increase nutrition progressively as required.
Watering frequency should be determined by plant size, pot volume, temperature, humidity and crop demand. The substrate should retain useful moisture while still allowing sufficient drainage and oxygen around the roots.
Why use a lightly fertilised growing medium?
A lightly fertilised substrate gives the grower significantly more control over crop nutrition. Instead of beginning with a large reserve of fertiliser already present in the growing medium, nutrients can be introduced according to the plant's actual stage of development.
This is particularly valuable for young plants and varieties that may be sensitive to high nutrient concentrations during establishment. It also allows experienced growers to build a more precisely controlled feeding programme around their chosen fertilisers.
Janeco Light Mix therefore provides a useful middle ground between an unfertilised growing medium and a heavily fertilised substrate such as Atami Kilomix.
Peat and perlite for a healthy root zone
The physical structure of a growing medium is just as important as its nutrient content. Roots require access to both water and oxygen, and maintaining an appropriate balance between the two is essential for healthy development.
Peat provides the main body of Janeco Light Mix and offers useful moisture retention. Perlite creates additional pore space throughout the substrate, helping improve drainage and maintain air around the root system.
This light, aerated structure is particularly useful in container cultivation, where excessive compaction or prolonged saturation can restrict oxygen availability around developing roots.
Atami Janeco Light Mix 50L product details
| Product | Atami Janeco Light Mix |
|---|---|
| Product type | Lightly fertilised growing substrate |
| Bag size | 50L |
| Base growing media | Peat & perlite |
| Fertilisation level | Lightly fertilised |
| Initial nutrition | Approximately 2 weeks, depending on crop and growing conditions |
| Structure | Light, aerated peat-based substrate with added perlite |
| Drainage | Perlite incorporated to support effective drainage & root-zone aeration |
| Suitable for seedlings | Yes |
| Suitable for cuttings | Yes |
| Suitable for established plants | Yes |
| Full crop cycle | Yes, with additional nutrition as required |
| Best suited to | Young plants & growers wanting greater control over crop nutrition |
| Outer case quantity | 1 x 50L bag |
| Pallet quantity | 70 x 50L bags |
Atami Janeco Light Mix 50L FAQs
What is Atami Janeco Light Mix?
Atami Janeco Light Mix is a lightly fertilised peat and perlite growing substrate designed to provide an airy root environment while giving growers greater control over their nutrient programme.
Is Atami Janeco Light Mix pre-fertilised?
Yes. Janeco Light Mix contains a light initial fertiliser charge rather than being completely unfertilised. This provides early nutrition without creating the high nutrient levels associated with a heavily fertilised substrate.
How long does the fertiliser in Janeco Light Mix last?
Atami indicates that Janeco Light Mix contains enough fertiliser for approximately the first two weeks. Actual duration varies with crop type, plant size, environmental conditions and irrigation.
Does Atami Janeco Light Mix contain perlite?
Yes. Perlite is incorporated into the peat-based growing medium to improve drainage, maintain pore space and support root-zone aeration.
Is Janeco Light Mix suitable for seedlings?
Yes. Its light nutrient charge and aerated structure make Janeco Light Mix particularly useful for young plants and seedlings where a heavily fertilised substrate may not be appropriate.
Can I use Janeco Light Mix for cuttings?
Yes. Janeco Light Mix is suitable for rooted cuttings and young plants. Its relatively low fertilisation level gives growers greater control over nutrition during early establishment.
Can Atami Janeco Light Mix be used for the full crop cycle?
Yes. Janeco Light Mix can be used throughout the crop cycle, but additional nutrition will be required as plants use the initial fertiliser charge and their nutrient demand increases.
When should I start feeding plants in Janeco Light Mix?
The substrate provides approximately two weeks of initial nutrition. Rather than feeding purely by calendar, monitor plant development and introduce an appropriate nutrient programme as the initial charge becomes depleted and crop demand increases.
What is the difference between Janeco Light Mix and Kilomix?
Janeco Light Mix is lightly fertilised and gives growers greater control over additional feeding. Kilomix is much more heavily fertilised and is designed to provide a substantial nutrient reserve for established and demanding plants.
Why choose a light mix instead of a heavily fertilised substrate?
A light mix allows the grower to control when and how additional nutrients are introduced. This can be particularly useful for young plants, nutrient-sensitive varieties and growers using a precisely managed feeding programme.
Does Janeco Light Mix provide good drainage?
Yes. Added perlite helps create an open structure that allows excess irrigation water to drain while maintaining air spaces around the root system.
Do I need to add extra perlite to Janeco Light Mix?
Janeco Light Mix already contains perlite and is formulated to provide an effective balance of aeration, drainage and moisture retention. Additional perlite is therefore not normally necessary, although growers may modify substrates for specific crop or irrigation requirements.
Is Atami Janeco Light Mix suitable for professional horticulture?
Yes. The 50L format is suitable for nurseries, professional growers and larger container-growing applications where a lightly fertilised peat and perlite substrate is required.
How should Janeco Light Mix be watered?
Irrigate according to crop size, container volume and environmental conditions. The objective is to maintain sufficient moisture for plant uptake while preserving oxygen within the root zone and avoiding prolonged saturation.
How many 50L bags of Atami Janeco Light Mix are on a pallet?
A full pallet contains 70 x 50L bags of Atami Janeco Light Mix.
£9.14
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Unit price perAtami High Porosity Cocos 50L is a premium 70/30 coco and perlite growing medium combining aged, washed and buffered coco fibre with 30% perlite for increased drainage, aeration and oxygen availability throughout the root zone.
Designed for growers who want the benefits of high-quality coco with an even more open and free-draining structure, Atami High Porosity Cocos combines 70% coco with 30% perlite. The additional perlite increases air-filled porosity and drainage, creating an excellent environment for intensive root development.
The coco used by Atami is carefully aged, washed and buffered before use. Washing helps remove excess salts and residues, while buffering stabilises the coco's nutrient exchange characteristics before plants are introduced.
Unlike Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos, which contains no added fertiliser, High Porosity Cocos is pre-fertilised. This makes it a ready-to-use coco growing medium while still allowing growers to manage crop nutrition through a suitable coco feeding programme as the crop develops.
The 70/30 coco-perlite combination is particularly suited to growers using frequent irrigation, drip systems and intensive container cultivation where rapid drainage and high root-zone oxygen availability are desirable.
Why choose Atami High Porosity Cocos?
What is Atami High Porosity Cocos suitable for?
High Porosity Cocos is designed for crops grown using coco-based cultivation where growers want greater drainage and root-zone aeration than conventional pure coco provides.
The 30% perlite content makes the substrate particularly useful for growers using frequent irrigation or automated drip systems. The increased drainage allows irrigation events to replenish the root zone while maintaining a high proportion of air-filled pore space.
It can be used in individual pots and containers as well as larger professional growing systems. The physical characteristics make it particularly relevant to intensive cultivation where irrigation, nutrient strength and runoff are actively managed.
Growers moving from conventional coco should account for the increased drainage. Atami specifically recommends increasing watering to match the greater drainage capacity of High Porosity Cocos.
How to use Atami High Porosity Cocos
High Porosity Cocos is supplied ready for use. Fill the required pots or containers with the substrate while avoiding excessive compression, as maintaining the open structure is important to its aeration and drainage characteristics.
Transplant into the substrate and irrigate according to crop size, container volume and environmental conditions. Because the medium contains 30% perlite, it drains more rapidly than conventional coco and irrigation frequency may need to be increased accordingly.
Atami specifically advises growers to increase watering to match the increased drainage of High Porosity Cocos. This does not simply mean applying excessive water at each irrigation. The irrigation strategy should be adjusted to the crop and growing environment, with frequency and volume managed to maintain the desired moisture and air balance.
High Porosity Cocos is pre-fertilised, so its existing nutrient content should be considered when establishing the initial feeding programme. As plants develop, use an appropriate coco nutrient and monitor nutrient solution strength according to crop requirements.
As with other coco-based growing systems, monitoring irrigation, EC and crop response provides greater control than relying on a fixed watering or feeding schedule.
Why does high porosity matter?
Healthy roots require both water and oxygen. When a growing medium remains excessively saturated or compacted, the amount of air available around the roots can decrease.
Atami adds 30% perlite to High Porosity Cocos specifically to increase air availability and drainage. Perlite creates additional pore space within the coco, helping the root zone retain an open physical structure following irrigation.
Atami explains that oxygen is required by roots to process sugars into usable energy. This energy supports root expansion and the plant's ability to actively supply nutrients throughout the crop.
The combination of coco's useful moisture-holding characteristics with the increased air space provided by perlite creates a substrate suited to growers looking for a high air-to-water ratio and rapid drainage.
Why are the coco fibres washed and buffered?
Quality coco requires preparation before it becomes a reliable growing substrate. Atami ages, washes and buffers its coco to produce a cleaner and more stable root-zone environment.
Washing helps remove salts and residues that can increase the electrical conductivity of untreated coco. Buffering is a separate process that conditions the natural exchange sites within coco and helps balance elements such as calcium and magnesium before cultivation begins.
This preparation means growers receive a professionally processed coco substrate rather than untreated raw coir. High Porosity Cocos then adds 30% perlite to this prepared coco to further increase aeration and drainage.
High Porosity Cocos vs standard Atami coco
Atami High Porosity Cocos is designed for growers who specifically want additional aeration and drainage. The addition of 30% perlite gives it a more open structure than Atami's standard Cocos Substrate.
It also differs from Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos. Washed & Buffered Cocos is a 100% coco product with no added fertiliser and an exceptionally low EC, giving experienced growers a blank canvas for their own nutrition programme.
High Porosity Cocos is instead a pre-fertilised 70/30 coco-perlite medium, designed to combine processed coco with increased air space and faster drainage.
Atami High Porosity Cocos 50L product details
| Product | Atami High Porosity Cocos |
|---|---|
| Product type | High-porosity coco & perlite growing medium |
| Bag size | 50L |
| Composition | 70% coco fibre & 30% perlite |
| Coco preparation | Aged, washed & buffered |
| Fertilisation | Pre-fertilised |
| EC | <1.5 |
| Drainage | High |
| Root-zone aeration | High, with 30% perlite added to increase air-filled porosity |
| Watering requirement | Increased irrigation may be required compared with conventional coco due to greater drainage |
| Suitable for drip irrigation | Yes |
| Suitable for container cultivation | Yes |
| Best suited to | Coco growers seeking increased drainage, aeration & root-zone oxygen availability |
| Outer case quantity | 1 x 50L bag |
| Pallet quantity | 70 x 50L bags |
Atami High Porosity Cocos 50L FAQs
What is Atami High Porosity Cocos?
Atami High Porosity Cocos is a 70/30 coco and perlite growing medium made using aged, washed and buffered coco with 30% perlite. It is designed to provide increased drainage and root-zone aeration.
What is the coco to perlite ratio?
High Porosity Cocos contains 70% coco and 30% perlite. The perlite increases pore space, drainage and air availability throughout the root zone.
Is Atami High Porosity Cocos washed and buffered?
Yes. Atami uses aged, washed and buffered coco fibres. These preparation processes help create a cleaner, more stable and grow-ready coco substrate.
Is Atami High Porosity Cocos pre-fertilised?
Yes. High Porosity Cocos is pre-fertilised. This is an important difference from Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos, which contains no added fertiliser.
What is the EC of Atami High Porosity Cocos?
Atami specifies an EC of less than 1.5 for High Porosity Cocos.
Why is perlite added to coco?
Perlite creates additional air-filled pore space within the substrate. In High Porosity Cocos, the 30% perlite content increases drainage and helps maintain oxygen availability around the root system.
Does High Porosity Cocos need more frequent watering?
Potentially, yes. Atami specifically advises increasing watering to match the increased drainage of High Porosity Cocos. The actual irrigation frequency should be adjusted according to crop size, container volume and environmental conditions.
Is Atami High Porosity Cocos suitable for drip irrigation?
Yes. Its high drainage and aeration make it particularly well suited to controlled and frequent irrigation strategies, including drip-irrigated coco cultivation.
Do I need to add extra perlite?
No additional perlite is normally required. High Porosity Cocos already contains 30% perlite and has been specifically formulated to provide a high level of aeration and drainage.
What is the difference between High Porosity Cocos and Atami Cocos Substrate?
Both use processed, pre-fertilised Atami coco, but High Porosity Cocos contains 30% perlite. This gives it increased aeration and drainage compared with the standard Cocos Substrate.
What is the difference between High Porosity Cocos and Washed & Buffered Cocos?
High Porosity Cocos is a pre-fertilised 70/30 coco-perlite growing medium. Washed & Buffered Cocos is 100% coco with no added fertiliser and an EC below 0.3, making it more suitable for growers wanting complete control of nutrition from the start.
Why is oxygen important in a coco root zone?
Roots require oxygen for respiration and energy production. Maintaining an airy root zone supports root expansion and the development of root hairs involved in water and nutrient uptake.
Can High Porosity Cocos be used for professional growing?
Yes. The combination of controlled drainage, high porosity and processed coco makes it particularly useful for professional and intensive coco cultivation where irrigation and crop nutrition are actively managed.
Is Atami High Porosity Cocos ready to use?
Yes. The coco has already been aged, washed, buffered and pre-fertilised, and the perlite is incorporated into the mix. It can therefore be used directly from the bag.
How many bags of Atami High Porosity Cocos are on a pallet?
A full pallet contains 70 x 50L bags of Atami High Porosity Cocos.
£7.77
Unit price per£7.77
Unit price perAtami B'cuzz Cocos Substrate 50L is a premium, lightly fertilised coco coir growing medium made from high-quality ripened, washed and buffered coco fibres, combining excellent water retention with a light, oxygen-rich root environment.
Coco coir has become a popular growing medium for growers who want a highly responsive root zone with excellent control over irrigation and plant nutrition. Atami Cocos Substrate combines the natural water-holding properties of coco fibre with an open structure that allows plenty of oxygen around developing roots.
Unlike Atami's unfertilised Washed & Buffered Cocos, this substrate is lightly fertilised. Atami states that it contains sufficient initial nutrition for approximately the first week of the growth cycle, after which an appropriate liquid nutrient and stimulator programme can be introduced.
The coco fibres are ripened, washed and buffered before use, helping create a consistent growing medium suitable for controlled coco cultivation.
With an official EC of 0.80-1.00, this is a prepared coco substrate rather than a completely unfertilised blank medium. Each bag contains 50L, with 70 x 50L bags per pallet.
Why choose Atami B'cuzz Cocos Substrate?
Excellent balance between water & oxygen
One of the major advantages of coco coir is its ability to retain a useful quantity of water while maintaining a comparatively open physical structure.
Atami Cocos Substrate holds nutrient-rich irrigation water within the growing medium, making moisture readily available to the root system.
At the same time, the substrate remains relatively light and airy. This helps maintain oxygen around the roots rather than creating the dense, poorly aerated conditions that can occur in unsuitable or compacted growing media.
This balance between water availability and root-zone aeration is one of the reasons coco has become widely used for intensive container growing and controlled-environment horticulture.
Designed to support healthy root development
Roots require both water and oxygen. While irrigation provides the moisture and dissolved nutrients required by the crop, oxygen within the root zone is also fundamental to normal root function.
Atami specifically highlights the light structure of its Cocos Substrate and the resulting availability of oxygen to the roots.
A healthy, well-developed root system creates a larger interface between the plant and the growing medium, helping the crop access the water and nutrition supplied through the irrigation programme.
Maintaining appropriate irrigation frequency is therefore important. Coco should remain evenly moist without being treated exactly like a conventional soil or compost.
Ripened, washed & buffered coco fibres
Atami Cocos Substrate is produced from coco fibres that have been ripened, washed and buffered before being supplied as a finished growing medium.
Washing helps remove unwanted soluble salts accumulated within raw coco material, while buffering prepares the cation exchange sites naturally present within coco fibre.
These preparation stages are particularly important with coco because untreated coir does not behave in the same way as a conventional peat-based growing medium.
Using a properly prepared coco substrate gives growers a much more suitable starting point for controlled crop nutrition and irrigation.
Lightly fertilised for initial establishment
Atami B'cuzz Cocos Substrate differs from completely unfertilised coco products because it already contains a light initial nutrient charge.
Atami states that the substrate contains sufficient nutrition for approximately the first week of the growth cycle.
After this initial period, liquid fertilisers and stimulators can be introduced to provide the continuing nutrition required by the developing crop.
The exact point at which feeding needs to increase will depend on plant species, crop size, irrigation frequency and growing conditions, so the condition of the crop should always be considered alongside a feeding schedule.
EC 0.80-1.00
Atami specifies an electrical conductivity of EC 0.80-1.00 for Cocos Substrate.
This is an important distinction from Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos, which contains no added fertiliser and consequently has a much lower EC.
Cocos Substrate is intended to provide some initial nutrition before the grower transitions onto an appropriate liquid feeding programme.
Once regular feeding begins, growers using controlled coco cultivation can monitor the EC and pH of their nutrient solution to manage crop nutrition more precisely.
Feeding plants in Atami Cocos Substrate
Once the initial nutrient charge has been utilised, Atami recommends introducing liquid fertilisers and stimulators for optimum results.
A coco-specific base nutrient is the logical choice because coco has different nutrient-management characteristics from conventional soil and peat-based substrates.
Atami's B'cuzz Coco A&B programme is designed specifically for coco cultivation and allows nutrient strength to be adjusted as plants progress from growth through flowering and ripening.
Atami's current coco grow guide uses a nutrient-solution pH of approximately 5.5-6.0. EC and nutrient strength should be adapted according to crop stage, source water and plant response.
Cocos Substrate vs Washed & Buffered Cocos
Although the names are similar, these are two different Atami coco substrates.
Atami B'cuzz Cocos Substrate is lightly fertilised and has an EC of 0.80-1.00. It contains enough initial nutrition for approximately the first week of growth.
Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos contains no added fertiliser and has an EC below 0.3. It is intended for growers who want to take control of nutrition from the very beginning.
Cocos Substrate therefore provides a more immediately prepared starting medium, while Washed & Buffered Cocos provides a lower-EC blank canvas for growers who want complete control over the initial feed.
Cocos Substrate vs High Porosity Cocos
Standard Cocos Substrate should also be distinguished from Atami High Porosity Cocos.
High Porosity Cocos combines prepared coco with 30% perlite to create additional air space and faster drainage. Standard Cocos Substrate does not contain this added perlite.
Standard Cocos Substrate therefore provides the characteristic water-retention and aeration properties of prepared coco fibre, while High Porosity Cocos is intended for growers specifically seeking increased porosity and drainage.
50L coco substrate for professional horticulture
The 50L bag is suitable for individual container production as well as larger nursery and controlled-environment growing operations.
Each pallet contains 70 x 50L bags, providing a total nominal substrate volume of 3,500 litres per pallet.
The consistent, prepared nature of the substrate makes it suitable for growers who need a repeatable coco growing medium across larger numbers of containers or successive crop batches.
Atami B'cuzz Cocos Substrate 50L product details
| Brand | Atami |
|---|---|
| Range | B'cuzz |
| Product | Cocos Substrate |
| Product type | Coco coir growing substrate |
| Bag size | 50L |
| Growing medium | Prepared coco fibre |
| Coco preparation | Ripened, washed & buffered |
| Fertilisation | Lightly fertilised |
| Initial nutrition | Approximately the first week of the growth cycle |
| EC | 0.80-1.00 |
| Key characteristics | Water retention, aeration & strong root-zone structure |
| Recommended ongoing nutrition | Coco-specific liquid fertiliser & appropriate stimulators |
| Atami coco pH guidance | Approximately 5.5-6.0 for the nutrient solution |
| Outer case quantity | 1 x 50L bag |
| Pallet quantity | 70 x 50L bags |
| Total nominal volume per pallet | 3,500L |
Atami B'cuzz Cocos Substrate 50L FAQs
What is Atami B'cuzz Cocos Substrate?
It is a prepared coco coir growing medium made from high-quality ripened, washed and buffered coco fibres. It is lightly fertilised and designed to combine good water retention with an airy root-zone structure.
Is Atami Cocos Substrate pre-fertilised?
Yes. Cocos Substrate is lightly fertilised. Atami states that it contains sufficient nutrition for approximately the first week of the growth cycle.
What is the EC of Atami Cocos Substrate?
Atami specifies an EC of 0.80-1.00 for Cocos Substrate.
Is Atami Cocos Substrate washed and buffered?
Yes. Atami describes the coco fibres as ripened, washed and buffered before they are supplied as the finished substrate.
When should I start feeding plants in Atami Cocos Substrate?
The substrate contains initial nutrition for approximately the first week. After this initial period, Atami recommends introducing appropriate liquid fertilisers and stimulators according to the requirements of the crop.
Does coco coir hold water well?
Yes. Coco fibre has excellent water-retention characteristics while maintaining a relatively light and airy physical structure around the roots.
Is Atami Cocos Substrate good for root development?
Yes. Its combination of moisture retention and an open structure helps maintain both water and oxygen within the root zone, supporting healthy root development.
Should I use a coco-specific nutrient with this substrate?
A coco-specific feeding programme is recommended for ongoing cultivation because coco behaves differently from conventional soil and peat-based growing media. Atami produces B'cuzz Coco A&B specifically for coco cultivation.
What pH should I use when growing in Atami coco?
Atami's current coco feeding guide uses a nutrient-solution pH of approximately 5.5-6.0.
Is Cocos Substrate the same as Atami Washed & Buffered Cocos?
No. Cocos Substrate is lightly fertilised with an EC of 0.80-1.00. Washed & Buffered Cocos contains no added fertiliser and has an EC below 0.3, giving growers control of nutrition from the start.
Does Atami Cocos Substrate contain perlite?
Standard Cocos Substrate does not use the 30% perlite formulation found in Atami High Porosity Cocos. Growers specifically wanting additional drainage and air space should consider the High Porosity version.
Is Atami Cocos Substrate suitable for commercial horticulture?
Yes. The 50L format and prepared, consistent nature of the substrate make it suitable for nurseries, controlled-environment horticulture and larger-scale container production as well as hobby cultivation.
How many 50L bags are on a pallet?
A full pallet contains 70 x 50L bags, providing a total nominal substrate volume of 3,500 litres.
£6.08
Unit price per£6.08
Unit price perAtami Bi Grow Mix 50L is a medium-fertilised peat and coco fibre growing substrate that combines excellent moisture retention with an open, aerated root-zone structure for balanced plant development.
Developed to sit between Atami Janeco-Light-Mix and the more heavily fertilised Kilomix, Bi Grow Mix provides growers with a versatile middle ground. It contains sufficient starter nutrition to support plants through their initial development while still allowing the grower to introduce liquid fertiliser as crop demand increases.
The substrate combines peat with approximately 20% coco fibres and chips. The coco component creates additional air spaces within the growing medium while helping the substrate retain moisture effectively, producing a forgiving balance between water availability and root-zone aeration.
With an EC of 1.25-1.50, Bi Grow Mix is classified by Atami as a medium-fertilised substrate. Plants can root directly into the mix from the initial stage and continue developing before additional liquid nutrition is introduced according to plant size, pot volume and crop requirements.
Supplied in a professional 50L bag, Bi Grow Mix is suitable for a wide range of container-grown crops and is available from Creation Horticulture individually or in full pallets of 70 x 50L bags.
Why choose Atami Bi Grow Mix?
What is Atami Bi Grow Mix suitable for?
Bi Grow Mix is designed as a versatile growing substrate for growers who want more initial nutrition than a light mix without moving to a heavily fertilised growing medium.
Atami positions it as a medium-fertilised substrate. Plants can root directly into the mix during their initial stage and then continue developing as the established starter nutrition supports early growth.
This makes Bi Grow Mix suitable for a broad range of container-grown flowering plants, ornamentals, vegetables and other productive crops where a balance between nutrient availability, moisture retention and root-zone aeration is desirable.
The combination of peat and coco also makes the substrate relatively forgiving. It retains moisture effectively while the coco fibres and chips contribute additional air spaces, helping growers maintain a more balanced root environment.
Why combine peat and coco fibre?
Peat and coco have complementary physical characteristics, which is the principle behind Atami Bi Grow Mix. Rather than relying entirely on one material, the substrate combines them to provide a balance between moisture retention and aeration.
The peat component provides the main body of the growing medium and helps maintain consistent moisture around the root zone. The approximately 20% coco fibre and chip content introduces additional air spaces into the substrate.
This produces a growing medium that can retain useful moisture without becoming unnecessarily compact when managed correctly. Roots require both water and oxygen, so maintaining this balance is an important part of healthy root-zone management.
Atami specifically highlights Bi Grow Mix as being relatively airy while retaining water well, making it a practical choice for growers who want a forgiving substrate with straightforward irrigation management.
Medium fertilisation for controlled feeding
Atami classifies Bi Grow Mix as medium fertilised. This places it between Janeco-Light-Mix, which has a relatively light nutrient charge, and Kilomix, which is designed as a heavily fertilised substrate.
Nutrients are incorporated into Bi Grow Mix to cover the crop's initial period of development. This means additional fertiliser does not automatically need to be applied immediately after planting.
Once the plant has progressed beyond this initial period, Atami recommends introducing liquid fertiliser for optimum results. The correct timing depends on factors including plant number, plant size, container volume, crop type and growing conditions.
This approach gives growers a useful balance: enough nutrition to establish the crop while retaining the ability to control subsequent feeding according to actual plant demand.
How to use Atami Bi Grow Mix
Fill the chosen container with Bi Grow Mix without excessively compressing the substrate. Maintaining its natural structure helps preserve the air spaces created by the peat and coco fibre blend.
Plant or transplant into the substrate and water thoroughly enough to establish even moisture throughout the root zone. Allow normal drainage and then manage subsequent irrigation according to plant size, container volume, environmental conditions and moisture use.
Because Bi Grow Mix already contains starter nutrition, avoid automatically applying a strong fertiliser programme immediately after planting. Monitor plant development and introduce liquid nutrition once the initial nutrient supply is no longer sufficient for the crop.
The exact point at which additional feeding becomes necessary will vary. Larger plants in smaller containers may use the available nutrition more rapidly than smaller plants growing in a larger volume of substrate.
Avoid allowing the substrate to remain permanently saturated. Although Bi Grow Mix has good moisture-retention properties, irrigation should still allow sufficient air to remain within the root zone.
Bi Grow Mix vs Janeco-Light-Mix and Kilomix
Atami offers the three substrates at different fertilisation levels, allowing growers to select a mix according to the amount of initial nutrition and feeding control required.
Janeco-Light-Mix is the lightly fertilised option. It uses peat and perlite and is particularly suitable for seedlings, cuttings and growers who want maximum control over subsequent nutrition.
Bi Grow Mix is the medium-fertilised option. Its peat and coco fibre composition provides good moisture retention and an aerated structure while supplying a moderate level of starter nutrition.
Kilomix is the heavily fertilised option. It is designed for more demanding plants and growers looking for a nutrient-rich substrate from the beginning.
Bi Grow Mix therefore provides the middle ground for growers who want more initial nutrition than a light mix while retaining greater control than a heavily fertilised substrate.
Atami Bi Grow Mix 50L product details
| Brand | Atami |
|---|---|
| Product | Bi Grow Mix |
| Product type | Medium-fertilised growing substrate |
| Size | 50L |
| Base materials | Peat & coco fibre |
| Coco content | Approximately 20% coco fibres & chips |
| Fertilisation level | Medium |
| EC | 1.25-1.50 |
| Structure | Moisture-retentive & aerated |
| Initial nutrition | Starter nutrition included |
| Additional feeding | Introduce liquid fertiliser after the initial feeding period according to crop requirements |
| Suitable for | Balanced & prolonged growth across a wide range of container-grown crops |
| Outer case quantity | 1 x 50L bag |
| Pallet quantity | 70 x 50L bags |
Atami Bi Grow Mix 50L FAQs
What is Atami Bi Grow Mix?
Atami Bi Grow Mix is a medium-fertilised peat and coco fibre growing substrate designed to provide a balance of moisture retention, root-zone aeration and initial plant nutrition.
What is Atami Bi Grow Mix made from?
Bi Grow Mix combines peat with coco fibre. Atami's detailed product information specifies approximately 20% coco fibres and chips, which create additional air spaces within the growing medium.
What is the EC of Atami Bi Grow Mix?
Atami specifies an EC of 1.25-1.50 for Bi Grow Mix, reflecting its medium level of initial fertilisation.
Is Atami Bi Grow Mix pre-fertilised?
Yes. Bi Grow Mix contains starter nutrition and is classified by Atami as a medium-fertilised substrate. This initial nutrient charge is designed to support plants during their early development.
Do I need to feed plants immediately in Bi Grow Mix?
Not necessarily. The substrate already contains nutrients for the initial growing period. Additional liquid fertiliser should be introduced as the crop begins to use the available nutrition, with timing adjusted to plant size, container volume and crop demand.
Does Bi Grow Mix contain coco coir?
Yes. Bi Grow Mix contains approximately 20% coco fibres and chips. The coco component helps create additional air spaces while contributing to the substrate's moisture-management characteristics.
Does Atami Bi Grow Mix contain perlite?
Atami's current specification describes Bi Grow Mix as a peat and coco fibre substrate. Unlike Janeco-Light-Mix and Kilomix, which Atami specifically describes as peat and perlite substrates, coco fibre provides the additional aeration in Bi Grow Mix.
Is Bi Grow Mix suitable for young plants?
Atami states that plants can root directly into Bi Grow Mix from their initial stage. Its medium fertilisation level provides more starter nutrition than Janeco-Light-Mix, so particularly nutrient-sensitive seedlings or cuttings may still be better suited to a lighter mix.
What is the difference between Atami Bi Grow Mix and Janeco-Light-Mix?
Janeco-Light-Mix is a lightly fertilised peat and perlite substrate designed to give growers greater control over feeding. Bi Grow Mix combines peat and coco fibre and has a medium fertilisation level, providing more initial nutrition and strong moisture retention.
What is the difference between Atami Bi Grow Mix and Kilomix?
Bi Grow Mix is medium fertilised and combines peat with coco fibre. Kilomix is heavily fertilised, uses peat and perlite and is intended for demanding plants or growers wanting a much richer nutrient supply from the start.
Does Bi Grow Mix retain water well?
Yes. Atami specifically highlights the substrate's good moisture retention. Its peat and coco fibre blend combines moisture-holding capacity with an aerated structure around the root zone.
Is Bi Grow Mix good for hand watering?
Yes. Its combination of moisture retention and aeration makes Bi Grow Mix particularly practical for hand-watered container crops, where the grower wants a forgiving substrate between irrigation events.
Can Atami Bi Grow Mix be used for a full crop cycle?
Yes. Plants can continue growing in Bi Grow Mix throughout their crop cycle, but the initial nutrient charge will eventually be used. Introduce an appropriate liquid nutrient programme as crop demand increases.
Is Atami Bi Grow Mix suitable for professional horticulture?
Yes. The 50L format is suitable for nurseries, professional growers and larger container-growing operations as well as smaller-scale cultivation. Its medium nutrient charge gives growers a useful balance between initial nutrition and subsequent feeding control.
How many 50L bags of Atami Bi Grow Mix are on a pallet?
A full pallet contains 70 x 50L bags of Atami Bi Grow Mix.
