Article number: 4013320035962 View all from Aries > View more: Garden soil & Potting soil > Aries Pressed Coconut Block for Environmentally Friendly Potting Soil This coconut block provides environmentally friendly potting soil made from coconut fibres in no time, without peat and artificial fertiliser. Ideal for potted plants and houseplants, as a soil improver in the garden, for growing young plants and as a compost improver. It is important to know that this coconut block is not a fertiliser Preparation Place the coconut block in a large tub or bucket Add 6 litres of water per coconut block Let this soak for about 20 to 30 minutes. The coconut block will then take on 7 to 8 times its own volume and will have a peaty consistency. Then crumble the coconut block into a loose layer and add some more water if necessary. With 750 grams you need 9 liters of ready-to-use potting soil Contents 750 grams gives 9 liters of ready-to-use potting soil 100% coconut fibers from agriculture and forestry. Nutrients: Nitrogen (N) 422mg/l; Potassium oxide (K2O) 797mg/l Product specifications Coconut block 750 grams Item description Coconut block 750 grams Item number 4013320035962 Country of origin Germany The KOKOBLOCK is not a fertilizer. You should fertilize your plants as usual and repot them approximately every 6 months. Contents: Growing substrate with vegetable material from agriculture and forestry. Contains a lot (>80%) of organic matter; pH value: 4.7; Salt content: 644 mg/l Raw material: 100% coconut fibers from agriculture and forestry Nutrients: Nitrogen (N) 422 mg/l; Potassium oxide (K2O) 797 mg/l Environmental information about Coconut block 750 grams Pressed coconut fibre potting soil is an environmentally friendly alternative to peat. The COCONUT BLOCKS are made by a small company in Sri Lanka from leftover coconut fibres that remain after processing the fibres into ropes and mats. The use of an original waste product creates new jobs and additional sources of income for coconut farmers and small businesses. With a development premium on the export price, GEPA The Fair Trade Company supports vocational training programmes for young people in the Dambadeniya village development project.