{"product_id":"sustrato-de-fibra-de-coco","title":"Coconut fiber substrate","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrowing plants, seedlings, or hydroponic operations in a Caribbean climate demands a substrate that retains moisture without compacting and resists the rapid decomposition of tropical weather. This coconut fiber substrate—also called \u003cstrong\u003ecoco coir\u003c\/strong\u003e, coconut dust, or coconut soil—is supplied by Gardese in dehydrated compressed blocks, in two grades (fine Pith 0-6 mm and coarse Chips 12-18 mm), designed for professional nurseries, hydroponics, seedbeds, residential gardening, and premium substrate mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior moisture retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e coconut fiber retains several times its weight in water without losing structure, which reduces irrigation frequency and maintains consistent moisture at the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal root aeration:\u003c\/strong\u003e the porous structure prevents the waterlogging and compaction that peats suffer over time, keeping oxygen available for root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e the natural range facilitates nutrient absorption in most crops without requiring chemical correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInert and clean substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e free of pathogens, weed seeds, and pests, which prevents cross-contamination in professional seedbeds and commercial plant production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural biological control:\u003c\/strong\u003e coco coir acts as a barrier against plant pathogenic fungi, reducing the incidence of damping-off and root diseases in seedbeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Gardese origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e a product derived from coconut husks, a renewable resource and agricultural byproduct, which sets a serious environmental alternative apart from peats extracted from bogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications and typical uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeedbeds and professional germination in nurseries, where a sterile and humid environment is critical for uniform germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHydroponic crops: the Chips version works as an inert medium for drip irrigation and NFT systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubstrate mixes for pots, planters, and urban gardens combined with humus, compost, or topsoil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulching or organic ground cover in gardens: the Chips version works as a biodegradable alternative to perlite and vermiculite to improve aeration in large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeds and bedding for reptile and amphibian terrariums due to its hygroscopic capacity and structural stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inexpensive coconut fiber fails at two points: the block may carry residual salts from the extraction process (which damages sensitive crops if not rinsed) and the dust particle size is irregular (which causes premature compaction). Gardese works with blocks from controlled sources, washed to lower salt content, with humidity stabilized at the factory and granulometric separation between Pith and Chips, which sets a professional cultivation fiber apart from a generic bag that can ruin an entire seedbed through excess salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #F3F6F3; padding: clamp(14px, 4vw, 18px); margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555555; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006902;\"\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical:\u003c\/strong\u003e coco coir, horticultural coconut fiber, pressed coconut substrate, coconut dust, coconut chips, coconut growing medium.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn DR and Caribbean:\u003c\/strong\u003e coconut fiber, coconut dust, coconut soil, coco coir.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIn other countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e coco coir (USA), coconut coir (USA), fibra de coco (LATAM), turba de coco (ES), peat de coco (MX).\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GARDESE","offers":[{"title":"Medium [Pith 0 - 6 mm (0 - 0.24 in)] \/ 5-block pressed bag [25 kg (55 lb) total]","offer_id":52169871720776,"sku":"222455","price":17100.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium [Pith 0 - 6 mm (0 - 0.24 in)] \/ Pallet of 240 pressed blocks [1200 kg (2646 lb) total]","offer_id":52274567151944,"sku":"124124","price":147000.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coarse [Chips 12 - 18 mm (0.5 - 0.7 in)] \/ 5-block pressed bag [25 kg (55 lb) total]","offer_id":52302135722312,"sku":"234600","price":17400.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Coarse [Chips 12 - 18 mm (0.5 - 0.7 in)] \/ Pallet of 240 pressed blocks [1200 kg (2646 lb) total]","offer_id":52302135755080,"sku":"632410","price":149400.0,"currency_code":"DOP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/9751\/2776\/files\/sustrato-fibra-de-coco-plantas-jardineria-rd.png?v=1771869902","url":"https:\/\/dodom.com\/en\/products\/coconut-fiber-substrate","provider":"Dodom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}