{"product_id":"coco-peat-block-pakistan","title":"Coco Peat Block — Compressed Cocopeat for Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompressed \u003cstrong\u003ecoco peat block\u003c\/strong\u003e — soak it in water and it swells into light, moisture-holding growing medium. One 5 kg block makes roughly 70 litres; the 1 kg block makes about 15 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0 8px;\"\u003eGrowing guide \u0026amp; FAQs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is coco peat, and why Pakistani gardeners use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoco peat (also spelled cocopeat, and sold as coconut coir or \u003cem\u003enariyal ka burada\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fine pith left over when coconut husks are processed. Compressed into a brick it stores and ships easily; add water and it expands up to eight times its packed size into a soft, dark, sponge-like medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Pakistan's climate it earns its place for one reason above all: \u003cstrong\u003eit holds water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Lahore, Karachi and Multan summers dry a pot out by afternoon. Coco peat holds many times its own weight in moisture and releases it slowly, so pots on a hot rooftop or balcony survive a missed watering. It also keeps heavy local clay soil from setting like concrete, and it drains freely so roots still get air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to soak a coco peat block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut the block in a bucket, tub or wheelbarrow bigger than you think you need — it will grow a lot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd water: roughly \u003cstrong\u003e4–5 litres per 1 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e of block. For a 5 kg block, start with about 20 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave it at least 30 minutes; overnight is better for a full 5 kg block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak up the swollen peat with your hands or a trowel. If you find dry chunks in the middle, add a little more water and wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze a fistful — it should feel like a wrung-out sponge, damp but not dripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful first-use habit: rinse the expanded peat once with clean water and let it drain before planting. Coconut husks are processed near the sea and can carry residual salts, and seedlings are the first thing to suffer from them. One rinse costs nothing and removes the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1 kg or 5 kg — which block do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 kg block (≈15 litres):\u003c\/strong\u003e seed trays, a few pots, propagation, or a first try before you commit. Fills roughly 15–20 small seedling pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 kg block (≈70 litres):\u003c\/strong\u003e the practical size for a real garden — raised beds, repotting a balcony collection, a season's worth of potting soil, or nursery use. Far cheaper per litre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to mix it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoco peat is a growing \u003cem\u003emedium\u003c\/em\u003e, not a fertiliser — on its own it holds water and air but carries almost no nutrition. Mix it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% coco peat + 30% compost. Fine texture, gentle on new roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral potting mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% coco peat + 40% garden soil or compost + 20% coarse sand or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil conditioner:\u003c\/strong\u003e dig 1 part coco peat into 3 parts heavy clay soil to open it up and hold moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a balanced fertiliser once seedlings have their first true leaves, since the peat itself will not feed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does coco peat cost in Pakistan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrices run from roughly Rs 700 to Rs 1,900 for a 5 kg block depending on grade and seller. Ours is Rs 1,500 for 5 kg and Rs 400 for 1 kg, delivered anywhere in Pakistan with cash on delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a 5 kg block make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 70 litres of expanded medium — enough to fill a 4×2 ft raised bed to a useful depth, or about 25–30 medium pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse coco peat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. After a crop, break it up, remove old roots, rinse and mix in fresh compost. Most gardeners get two to three cycles before the texture breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan plants grow in coco peat alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey can root in it, but will not thrive without added nutrition. Either mix it with compost or feed regularly with a complete fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs coco peat the same as peat moss?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Peat moss is mined from bogs and is acidic; coco peat is a renewable coconut by-product with a near-neutral pH, which suits most vegetables and flowers without correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does an unopened block last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKept dry, two years or more with no loss of quality. Store opened, expanded peat damp in a covered container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery across Pakistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship coco peat blocks nationwide from our Lahore shop — Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar and everywhere between. Cash on delivery available. Delivery is \u003cstrong\u003efree inside Lahore\u003c\/strong\u003e and Rs 250 anywhere else in Pakistan, and free on all orders over Rs 3,500. Cash on Delivery is available nationwide, and you can also pay before dispatch by JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank transfer. Buying for a nursery or farm? Message us on WhatsApp at 0333-6427336 for wholesale rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garden by Chanan Din has supplied Pakistani gardeners since 1932.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"The Garden by Chanan Din","offers":[{"title":"1 kg block","offer_id":54220175376748,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg block","offer_id":54220175409516,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9053\/5020\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_h089h8h089h8h089.jpg?v=1787087245","url":"https:\/\/thegardenpk.com\/products\/coco-peat-block-pakistan","provider":"The Garden by Chanan Din","version":"1.0","type":"link"}