# Question about coco **URL:** \ **Category:** Indoor Growing\ **Created:** [May 20, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793 "2021-05-20T19:48:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/1 "2021-05-20T19:48:14Z")
Which of these is the best choice? ![20210520_152440](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/0/a/6/0a617c3b3c91e03fca6331b396c23e2d2fd9cdad.jpeg) Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![PurpNGold74](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/purpngold74/32/533767_2.png) [@PurpNGold74](https://ilgmforum.com/u/PurpNGold74)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/2 "2021-05-20T19:51:32Z")
Not a coco grower but all three look pretty decent. Is cyco amended with microbe life? ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 7:52pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/3 "2021-05-20T19:52:59Z")
I believe the middle one does. ---
**Author:** ![PurpNGold74](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/purpngold74/32/533767_2.png) [@PurpNGold74](https://ilgmforum.com/u/PurpNGold74)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/4 "2021-05-20T19:58:42Z")
I look for ‘natural amendments’ like meals, ew castings, etc etc. Then i look for healthy mykos and microbes herds. And avoid ALL TIME RELEASE FERTS. ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:00pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/5 "2021-05-20T20:00:43Z")
I’m use to using FF and Promix. Been reading all the stuff on coco. Was thinking I was going to try it out on my next attempt. ---
**Author:** ![Sincitytoker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sincitytoker/32/507802_2.png) [@Sincitytoker](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Sincitytoker)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:06pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/6 "2021-05-20T20:06:53Z")
Canna coco ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/7 "2021-05-20T20:11:37Z")
This? ![Screenshot_20210520-161011_Chrome](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/a/a/5/aa55e5d70bc1b8abda9bbb27609cf69ba15ceffe.jpeg) My other shop has it. ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:14pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/8 "2021-05-20T20:14:03Z")
Think 3 bags will fill 5 5s? ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/9 "2021-05-20T20:33:56Z")
You can also get it in compressed bricks - rehydrate and good to go This is from HTG Supply ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/d/6/6/d66ab86810806d27417c706464791fe2e0500361.jpeg) If wanting to grow in coco, check out CocoforCannabis. Loads of info I have not used canna yet. I have 4x 40L packages waiting for next run. I have used GrowIt brand bricks from Hydrofarm. I am pleased with it. Using it in an autopot Here it is. Almost a week into flower. ![IMG_0025](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/2/3/8/238c229dbf0167c2170888908f43e2040f0f4953.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/10 "2021-05-20T20:39:19Z")
Is there a difference between the brick and the bagged. Other than having to prep the brick? ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:39pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/11 "2021-05-20T20:39:52Z")
And those look very nice. Thank you guys for the help. ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/12 "2021-05-20T20:48:07Z")
Cannagardening said this "After several years of development and testing, CANNA has succeeded in producing a coco brick that is the exact same high quality medium that CANNA is known for but in a compressed form and one that truly makes a difference. " ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/13 "2021-05-20T20:51:22Z")
Sold on the brick. How many will I need for 5 5s? Thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/14 "2021-05-20T20:53:06Z")
I wasn’t planning on using perlite. Just straight coca. Less watering, correct? ---
**Author:** ![Watt-Sun](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/watt-sun/32/193796_2.png) [@Watt-Sun](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Watt-Sun)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 9:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/15 "2021-05-20T21:02:54Z")
I use the Canna. 1 bag mixed with 30% perlite fills 3 five gallon pots ---
**Author:** ![Sincitytoker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sincitytoker/32/507802_2.png) [@Sincitytoker](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Sincitytoker)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 9:26pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/16 "2021-05-20T21:26:09Z")
Yes that’s it I just converted over to coco and you do have to water everyday but my results also a 180 from soil as far as plants. ---
**Author:** ![Sincitytoker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sincitytoker/32/507802_2.png) [@Sincitytoker](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Sincitytoker)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 9:27pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/17 "2021-05-20T21:27:11Z")
> [@Shirkules](#): > > Sold on the brick It’s the same as the loose stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 11:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/18 "2021-05-20T23:48:46Z")
Thank you all for the input. I’m definitely going with coco on the next try. Just wanted to start off right this time. Much appreciated ---
**Author:** ![beardless](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/beardless/32/275814_2.png) [@beardless](https://ilgmforum.com/u/beardless)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/19 "2021-05-21T00:10:01Z")
> [@Shirkules](#): > > I wasn’t planning on using perlite. Just straight coca. I am between 40 - 50% perlite. But I am also using an autopot. This plant is also in coco and is in a sub-irrigation planter (SIP - buckets). I think of it as a manual autopot. @Watt-Sun are you hand watering your plants in coco? ![IMG_0001](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/e/6/1/e618757f5ad6de3d25ac1291185c9666c70931d8.jpeg) ![IMG_0002](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/2/3/1239be1d5a102bd0b3ba09c6269782f4b137c973.jpeg) I also have four purple haze growing in 5 gallon SIPs. I am using a peat mix in these rather than coco. Photo before they were defoliated yesterday ![IMG_0007](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/1/5/1/151add23f257e6c5f544abd560d075ab5fb2662c.jpeg) After defoliation. They look a little beat up because some of the mains needed to be bent and placed under the wire cage. They look totally unfazed by it today. ![IMG_0026](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/original/4X/b/e/c/beca13a5bc53acf8dc8c50fae192206ab263662c.jpeg) Just showing these as a possible alternative. I believe using the coco for cannabis 50/50 mix of coco and perlite, 10L of coco is used per five gallons. I am not sure if many grow in straight coco. If watering frequency is an issue maybe using vermiculite would be an option to consider. It retains a lot of water and provides Silica while providing much needed aeration. ---
**Author:** ![Shirkules](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shirkules/32/601805_2.png) [@Shirkules](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shirkules)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2021, 12:21am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793/20 "2021-05-21T00:21:33Z")
@beardless thank you. Nice looking plants. Thanks for sharing [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/question-about-coco/67793.md?page=2)