{"product_id":"plant-magic-coco-brick","title":"Plant Magic Coco Brick – 9L Compressed Coco Coir, Box of 24","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact Coco Bricks That Expand Into Clean, Ready-to-Use Substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Magic Coco Brick\u003c\/strong\u003e is dehydrated \u003cstrong\u003ecoco coir\u003c\/strong\u003e pressed into a light, compact brick that expands to roughly \u003cstrong\u003e9 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e of growing medium once soaked. The coir comes from India's leading producer of premium-grade coir and is \u003cstrong\u003etreated with a calcium-magnesium solution\u003c\/strong\u003e to strip out excess salts and lower its EC. It is free from pathogens, odours, roots and the other debris often found in cheaper coco, and because it is \u003cstrong\u003enot heat-treated\u003c\/strong\u003e, the naturally occurring beneficial fungus \u003cstrong\u003eTrichoderma\u003c\/strong\u003e is left in place around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 9 L per brick\u003c\/strong\u003e — soak it and it expands into ready-to-use coco substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium-magnesium treated\u003c\/strong\u003e — excess salts removed and the EC lowered before you start feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot heat-treated\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps the natural Trichoderma that colonises the root zone and crowds out pathogens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean coir\u003c\/strong\u003e — free from pathogens, odours, roots and other impurities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir and water in balance\u003c\/strong\u003e — drains freely and holds moisture without waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact to store and carry\u003c\/strong\u003e — far lighter and smaller than bagged, ready-hydrated coco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeavy Bags, Salty Coir and Waterlogged Roots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady-hydrated bags are heavy to carry into a grow room, and unbuffered coir arrives loaded with sodium and potassium that lock up calcium and magnesium, so plants show \u003cstrong\u003enutrient deficiencies\u003c\/strong\u003e however well they are fed. Soil, on the other hand, stays wet and short of air, which slows \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e. A buffered coco brick fixes all three: it stores in a cupboard, starts clean and low in salts, and the light texture keeps oxygen around the roots so they stay healthy and grow fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak first:\u003c\/strong\u003e put each brick in a large bucket or tub and add plenty of water; it swells to about \u003cstrong\u003e9 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e within minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak it up:\u003c\/strong\u003e crumble any compressed lumps until the coir is loose and evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Magic advise thoroughly soaking the bricks first, then adding \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Magic Coco A\u0026amp;B at 2–4 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e of substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot up:\u003c\/strong\u003e fill pots loosely, without packing the coir down, so air stays in the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed for coco:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a coco-specific base nutrient from then on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e dehydrated, compressed coco coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 9 litres per brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBricks per box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 (about 216 litres of substrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e buffered with a calcium-magnesium solution to remove excess salts and lower EC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e none — naturally occurring Trichoderma retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e free from pathogens, odours, roots and impurities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e premium-grade coir from India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e pots, containers and coco-based hand-watered or drip systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Magic (UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIs the coir already buffered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Plant Magic treat it with a calcium-magnesium solution to remove excess salts and lower the EC, so it is ready to plant into once it has been soaked and charged with nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much substrate does a box make?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eEach brick expands to about 9 litres, so a box of 24 makes roughly 216 litres of coco substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat should I feed it with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eUse a coco-specific base nutrient. Plant Magic recommend their Coco A\u0026amp;B at 2–4 ml per litre of substrate when you first charge the soaked coir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plant-magic-coco-ab\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/nutrients-1l-plant-magic-coco-ab-40044613599447.webp?v=1773254801\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Plant Magic Coco A\u0026amp;B\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003ePlant Magic Coco A\u0026amp;B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eThe base feed Plant Magic pair with these bricks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plant-magic-root-stimulant\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/nutrients-5l-plant-magic-root-stimulant-40044633293015.webp?v=1773252702\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Plant Magic Root Stimulant\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003ePlant Magic Root Stimulant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eGets new roots moving into fresh coco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plant Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53930903208202,"sku":"HYD-PLA2-001-01","price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/plant-magic-coco-brick-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792280350","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/plant-magic-coco-brick","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}