{"product_id":"washed-coco-peat-block-3-5kg","title":"Washed Coco Peat 3.5 kg — Low-Salt Cocopeat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashed, low-salt coco peat block\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinsed to remove the sea salts that scorch young roots. One 3.5 kg block expands into roughly 50 litres of ready-to-plant growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0 8px;\"\u003eGrowing guide \u0026amp; FAQs\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy washed coco peat matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut husks are soaked and processed near the coast, so untreated coco peat carries sodium and potassium salts from seawater. In a mature plant you may never notice. In seed trays and cuttings you will: leaf tips brown, growth stalls, and germination drops for no visible reason. It is the single most common cause of cocopeat disappointing a first-time user.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis block is \u003cstrong\u003ewashed with fresh water before compression\u003c\/strong\u003e to flush those salts out. You can soak it and plant straight into it — no extra rinsing cycle, no guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWashed 3.5 kg vs our standard block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis washed block (3.5 kg, ≈50 litres):\u003c\/strong\u003e for seed starting, cuttings, seedling trays, hydroponics and anything delicate. Costs a little more per litre; worth it where germination matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard block (1 kg \u0026amp; 5 kg):\u003c\/strong\u003e the economical choice for bulk soil conditioning, raised beds and established plants, where a rinse before use is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare the block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the block in a bucket or tub with room to expand — it roughly quadruples in bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd about \u003cstrong\u003e15 litres of water\u003c\/strong\u003e and leave it 30 minutes to an hour. Overnight does no harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak the swollen peat apart with your hands or a trowel until no dry lumps remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze a handful. Damp like a wrung-out sponge is right; dripping means too much water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it straight away, or store it damp in a covered container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to mix it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoco peat holds water and air but almost no nutrition, so it works as a base rather than a complete soil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% washed coco peat + 30% sieved compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings and propagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% coco peat + 50% coarse sand or perlite for sharp drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotting mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40% coco peat + 40% compost or garden soil + 20% sand or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin feeding a balanced fertiliser once seedlings show their first true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a 3.5 kg washed block make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 50 litres of expanded medium — enough for roughly 150–200 seedling cells, or 15–20 medium pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need to rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It has already been washed. A quick rinse does no harm if you prefer, but it is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs washed coco peat worth the extra cost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor seeds, cuttings and hydroponics, yes — salt damage at the seedling stage is invisible until it is too late. For filling beds and conditioning soil, our standard block does the same job for less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, two to three cycles. Break it up, pick out old roots, rinse and refresh with compost between crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs coco peat pH neutral?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoco peat sits close to neutral (around pH 5.8–6.8), which suits most vegetables, herbs and flowers without correction — unlike acidic peat moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery across Pakistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped nationwide from our Lahore shop — Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar and beyond. 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. Nursery or farm quantities? WhatsApp 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":"Default Title","offer_id":54220185338220,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9053\/5020\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_qu29szqu29szqu29.jpg?v=1787087882","url":"https:\/\/thegardenpk.com\/products\/washed-coco-peat-block-3-5kg","provider":"The Garden by Chanan Din","version":"1.0","type":"link"}