Coir vs Peat in a Sub-Irrigated Planter (SIP): Three Weeks In

Friday

Planted on April 1, 2010. Photo taken April 22.

At left, collards in 70%coir/30% perlite. On the right, 70%peat/30%perlite.

We're wondering if the coir mixture is wicking at all. After a heavy rain, the coir SIP perked up, but the plants in the peat mixture continue to outpace it.

Stay tuned for further updates...
Bruce is testing other blends of coir+peat. For now, I'm extending our peat/perlite potting mix (on its third year) with a percentage of coir for current plantings...but not going the all-coir route.

 

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