Canna Cocoa as substrate

pagan queen · 12-03-2013, 03:48 PM

Has anyone heard of this?

Here's a bit about it, sounds good for a substrate.
http://www.canna-uk.com/coco_slabs

And here's where you can buy it.
http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/1-x-...b-1m-238-p.asp

EJ · 15-03-2013, 10:40 AM

I wish we could get it in that quantity at that price here in the states...

It is also called coconut coir.

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Originally Posted by pagan queen

Has anyone heard of this?

Here's a bit about it, sounds good for a substrate.
http://www.canna-uk.com/coco_slabs

And here's where you can buy it.
http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/1-x-...b-1m-238-p.asp

TillyTortoise · 15-03-2013, 11:10 AM

"Furthermore, they contain a special mould (Trichoderma), which can protect the plant against soil diseases."

What does that mean?

Merlin M · 15-03-2013, 11:12 AM

Not sure Ross, but I do know that plants use moulds and fungus to survive (the really fine roots are usualy a fungus not plant roots...) so wonder if it is something like that...

pagan queen · 15-03-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by EJ

I wish we could get it in that quantity at that price here in the states...

It is also called coconut coir.

So It's the same stuff then Ed? I did wonder. Is it lighter, in weight, than topsoil? I want to stack my vivs and want to make them as light as possible, top soil is heavy.

EJ · 15-03-2013, 11:27 AM

It can be dusty if not kept moist but I know alot of tortoise keepers who use the stuff.

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Originally Posted by pagan queen

So It's the same stuff then Ed? I did wonder. Is it lighter, in weight, than topsoil? I want to stack my vivs and want to make them as light as possible, top soil is heavy.

TillyTortoise · 15-03-2013, 11:28 AM

Just looked up Trichoderma, looks like its in all soils so its obviously not going to make difference.

"Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that is present in all soils, where they are the most prevalent culturable fungi. Many species in this genus can be characterized as opportunistic avirulent plant symbionts"

This stuff looks better than the coir often available, as it doesn't have the strands of fibre, i'll have to get some and try it out

pagan queen · 15-03-2013, 11:40 AM

The postage is a bit pricey but then it is a large item and heavy. The other advantage is, when it's finished you can spread it on the garden as a soil improver, unlike topsoil that is just dirt and just fills up the garden.
I'm going to give it a go too.

Leo's_Ma · 23-03-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pagan queen

Has anyone heard of this?

Here's a bit about it, sounds good for a substrate.
http://www.canna-uk.com/coco_slabs

And here's where you can buy it.
http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/1-x-...b-1m-238-p.asp

Have you received your canna substrate yet pagan queen? Is it any good?

pagan queen · 23-03-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo's_Ma

Have you received your canna substrate yet pagan queen? Is it any good?

Only ordered it yesterday, had to wait for payday. I'll let you know what it's like when it arrives.

I found this place is the cheapest including postage.
http://www.southcoasthydroponics.co.uk/

12-03-2013, 03:48 PM	#1
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	Canna Cocoa as substrate Has anyone heard of this? Here's a bit about it, sounds good for a substrate. http://www.canna-uk.com/coco_slabs And here's where you can buy it. http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/1-x-...b-1m-238-p.asp __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband Last edited by pagan queen; 13-03-2013 at 06:20 PM.

15-03-2013, 11:10 AM	#3
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	"Furthermore, they contain a special mould (Trichoderma), which can protect the plant against soil diseases." What does that mean? __________________ Ross

15-03-2013, 11:28 AM	#7
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	Just looked up Trichoderma, looks like its in all soils so its obviously not going to make difference. "Trichoderma is a genus of fungi that is present in all soils, where they are the most prevalent culturable fungi. Many species in this genus can be characterized as opportunistic avirulent plant symbionts" This stuff looks better than the coir often available, as it doesn't have the strands of fibre, i'll have to get some and try it out __________________ Ross

15-03-2013, 11:40 AM	#8
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	The postage is a bit pricey but then it is a large item and heavy. The other advantage is, when it's finished you can spread it on the garden as a soil improver, unlike topsoil that is just dirt and just fills up the garden. I'm going to give it a go too. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband Last edited by pagan queen; 15-03-2013 at 04:14 PM.

15-03-2013, 11:12 AM	#4
Merlin M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,186	Not sure Ross, but I do know that plants use moulds and fungus to survive (the really fine roots are usualy a fungus not plant roots...) so wonder if it is something like that...

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