Washed & Buffered Cocos is the latest coconut fiber substrate that Atami has launched on the market.

Imagine a 100% pure coconut substrate, with no added fertilizers, so you have total freedom and control. That's what makes Washed & Buffered Cocos so versatile and ideal for experienced farmers. This substrate is made with high quality coconut fiber, washed and buffered to give you the best. Furthermore, we can consider Washed & Buffered Cocos a very clean substrate in terms of electrical conductivity. It reaches 0.2 – 0.3 mS/cm, which is lower than most tap water!

This means that the substrate is like a blank canvas. Excellent if you want to have total control and the possibility of customizing the nutritional and electrical conductivity values of your crop according to your preferences and needs.

But as you know, with great power comes great responsibility. You will have to be careful, start applying fertilizers from the beginning and check the electrical conductivity. Additionally, coconut substrates do not have as much pH buffering and nutrient retention capacity compared to peat substrates. This makes them need more control, both good and bad. However, the pH of this substrate is ideal for growing, so check it to make sure it stays that way.

It also highlights its great water retention capacity, which is one of the main characteristics of coconut fiber as a growing medium. This, combined with its light and airy structure, makes this substrate an ideal water/air balance.

Buffering is the secret sauce that makes the difference. Coconut fibers naturally contain higher concentrations of sodium and potassium, which are positively charged ions. This phenomenon is due to the proximity of the coconut tree to the salty shores. If coconut fibers are not properly buffered and washed, they will retain potassium and sodium. Knowing that too much sodium is toxic to plants, you can imagine this is not a good thing.

When nutrient solutions are provided with stronger positively charged ions, such as calcium and magnesium, these ions push sodium and potassium into the nutrient solution, causing an imbalance. In other words, the absence of buffering causes an excess of sodium and potassium and a shortage of calcium and magnesium, creating growth problems and even deficiencies in your crop.

But then cushioning comes into play and saves your crops from this problem. How does this work? By cushioning the coconut fiber, Atami treats it to pre-replace sodium and potassium ions with calcium and magnesium. So, when you add a nutrient solution to buffered coconut fiber, calcium and magnesium ions remain in the medium, available to nourish your plants. No more worries about excesses or deficiencies – just thriving, happy greenery!

Now that you understand the magic of Washed & Buffered Cocos, when should you choose it? The answer is simple: as long as you want to start your nutrition regimen from the beginning!

Its low electrical conductivity ensures that you have complete control over your plant's nutrition from the beginning. With electrical conductivity as low as 0.2-0.3 mS/cm, the grower has the power to customize their plant's diet.

Additionally, this substrate has all the advantages of growing in coconut (exceptional water retention capabilities while maintaining optimal aeration for plant roots), making it a natural choice for coconut enthusiasts.

All this makes it a very versatile option, ideal for growing different types of plants, with growing styles for all tastes. Furthermore, thanks to its structure and the fact that it is not fertilized, it is an ideal substrate for the germination of seeds, rooting of cuttings and plants with an immature root system.

The key feature of washed and buffered coconuts is that it is unfertilized.

To get the most out of this substrate it is necessary to add fertilizer from the beginning. Otherwise, the plants will begin to show deficiencies and will not grow properly. It is important to use specific fertilizers for coconut fiber, and even complement them with calcium and magnesium additives such as CalMag to ensure that this substrate allows your plants to reach their maximum potential.

As for watering, just make sure it dries out a bit before watering. As we've already mentioned, coconut has great moisture retention, so you'll need to adjust your watering to its drying rate, but don't let it dry out completely!

Your plants deserve the best and Washed & Buffered Cocos provides exactly that. This substrate encapsulates all the benefits of coconut fiber and more. With Atami's commitment to quality, you know you are getting a 100% natural, washed and buffered coconut fiber substrate, with no added fertilizers, that will be the perfect base for your plants to thrive.

Try Washed & Buffered Cocos and witness the results yourself. Your plants will respond with lush and abundant harvests.