Pete Moss vs. Coco Fiber for Square Foot Gardening

We do some Square Foot Gardening, but we don't use the Pete Moss that is recommended in Mel's formula because Pete is not a ...

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "Pete Moss vs. Coco Fiber for Square Foot Gardening" by Blossom Flower Delivery

Key insights about video Pete Moss vs. Coco Fiber for Square Foot Gardening

💡 The key formula for our unique system includes a high-grade cocoa fiber mix.

💡 I initially didn't like the idea of using cocoa fiber instead of peat, but it turned out to be a better choice because peat is not a renewable resource.

💡 It took us over two years to find the right cocoa fiber, which is low dust, has a high density, and comes from Sri Lanka.

💡 The cocoa fiber we use has a neutral pH and rehydrates similarly to polymers.

💡 We will show you how to rehydrate a cocoa block in just a few moments.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 The video is about the substrates used in their unique system.

00:08 Mixing bins are needed for the process.

00:12 A high-grade cocoa fiber mix is required.

00:16 The speaker used Mel Bartholomew's three-part mix, which consisted of vermiculite and compost.

00:24 The speaker listened to advice not to use peat because it is not a renewable resource.

00:58 They had to go on a journey to learn about cocoa fiber to find the right kind.

01:16 The cocoa fiber they use is from Sri Lanka and is low dust and high density fiber from a coco host.

01:20 The cocoa fiber has a neutral pH and rehydrates like polymers.

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Q&A

What substrates do you use with your unique system?

We use a high grade cocoa fiber mix from Sri Lanka.

What is the key formula number one?

The key formula number one is a mixture of vermiculite and compost.

Why should I not use peat?

Peat is not a renewable resource, so it is better to avoid using it.

Where does the cocoa fiber used come from?

The cocoa fiber used in our system comes from Sri Lanka.

How long does it take for the cocoa fiber to rehydrate?

The cocoa fiber rehydrates quickly, similar to polymers.