Which types of vegetables are suitable?
Loose structure, good mold resistance and excellent water retention make coconut soil the ideal substrate for many types of vegetables. The peat-free natural product makes the various advantages available to those types of vegetables that are suitable for growing on the windowsill. The following table gives a representative overview of suitable and unsuitable types of vegetables for cultivation in coconut soil behind glass:
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| Suitable species | Unsuitable species |
|---|---|
| tomatoes | radish |
| Chilli, paprika | Carrots |
| cauliflower | Beetroot |
| Cucumber | peas |
| pumpkin | Beans |
| Kohlrabi | leek |
| Swiss chard | chicory |
| melon | most of the root vegetables |
Sowing in coconut soil - short instructions for beginners
Especially for the sowing In coconut soil, specialist retailers offer practical swelling tablets. During the swelling, an integrated, extremely fine network gives the coconut soil a stable pot shape. This ingenious trick saves vegetable sprouts from laborious pricking. How to properly use coconut soil for planting vegetable seeds:
- Thoroughly clean the watertight seed tray with a transparent lid
- Place the desired number of coir pellets next to each other on the bottom of the tray
- Pour lukewarm, soft water over them
- Let it soak for 5 minutes and then pour off any excess water
- Open the netting a little bit on the top
- Make a small hollow in the coconut soil with a prick stick or spoon
Sow the vegetable seeds according to the instructions on the seed bag. Cover each seed with coconut soil, depending on whether it is light or dark germination. For a good ground connection, carefully press the substrate on. Place the transparent lid on the bowl. In the bright, warm window seat, keep the coconut spring pots continuously slightly moist. Daily ventilation of the hood effectively prevents the formation of mold.
Tips
Anyone who wants to function as coconut soil Sowing soil limited, you miss out on the many advantages of the natural, environmentally friendly substrate. For Houseplants the risk of waterlogging is averted if the potting substrate is enriched with coconut soil. Leave the humus bricks in fertilized Water swell before you Potting soil and coconut soil mix in a ratio of 1: 1.