Growing substrates

Buy coco fiber substrate – the clean, peat-free foundation for your growing needs. Pre-dried, lightweight, fast-expanding, and versatile – ideal for vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants on windowsills, balconies, or in the garden.

Coconut fiber substrate – optimal basis for plant cultivation

SAFLAX's pre-dried coco fiber substrate is a versatile, peat-free medium for growing vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants. It's lightweight, structurally stable, easy to handle, and expands within minutes with the addition of water – ideal for pots, multi-pot trays, seed boxes, and raised beds.

Why use coco substrate for growing?

• Peat-free & resource-saving: based on renewable coconut fibers.
• Uniform structure: loose pores for good air and water circulation.
• Clean application: compactly pressed, low dust, quickly ready for use.
• Universal: for sowing, pricking out, cuttings and as an additive to soil.

Formats & Sizes

In our shop, you'll find coco soil in various forms—from compact expanding tablets and expanding bricks to larger blocks for entire seasonal projects. Choose the format that best suits your pot size, seed quantity, and location.

Application – how to prepare coco substrate

1. Add water: Place the brick/block in a container and pour warm water over it until the fibers swell completely.
2. Loosen: loosen evenly with your hand or a small rake.
3. Sowing: Lightly press the substrate, sow seeds according to the variety instructions, water carefully.
4. Care: Keep evenly moist, but not wet; avoid waterlogging.

sparingly later with mature compost, perlite, or organic fertilizer . A nutrient-poor, loose medium is usually sufficient for the germination phase.

Areas of application

• Sowing & pricking out: even, fine-crumbly base.
• Propagation by cuttings: airy structure for rooting.
• Additive: improves drainage and structure in potting soils.
• Urban gardening: easy handling on balconies and terraces.

SAFLAX's commitment to quality

As a family-run seed manufacturer, we focus on reliable, consistent quality in our substrates. Our products are carefully packaged and prepared for typical growing applications. This provides you with a practical, peat-free solution for the early growing phase.

Buy coco fiber substrate online at SAFLAX

Discover compact, fast-expanding coco substrate in convenient sizes – perfect for windowsills, balconies, or garden projects. Select, prepare, and start sowing right away.

Frequently asked questions about coconut fiber substrate

What is coco substrate made of?

Made from processed, dried coconut fibers. It is peat-free and characterized by a loose, airy texture.

Is coco substrate suitable for sowing?

Yes. The fine structure provides good conditions during the germination phase and is suitable as a growing medium for many crops.

How do I prepare pressed bricks?

Pour warm water over it, wait until it has completely swelled and then loosen the substrate.

Do I need additional fertilizer?

A nutrient-poor medium is often sufficient for the germination phase. Later, depending on the crop and cultivation duration, organic fertilizer can be added.

Can I mix coco with other soil?

Yes, coco substrate can be combined well with compost, perlite or potting soil to optimize structure and water balance.

Which containers is it suitable for?

For pots, multi-pot trays, growing boxes, raised beds or as an additive in plant pots.