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Pelemix™ Open Tops

Introducing our premium coco coir compressed open tops. The ultimate solution for hydroponics and horticulturists seeking a versatile, sustainable, and highly effective growing medium.

Made from 100% natural coconut husks, our coco coir open tops are expertly compressed into convenient, easy-to-handle blocks, ensuring maximum space efficiency and ease of use.

Pelemix coco coir open tops is available in both extra washed (organic) or treated with calcium nitrate (Buffered). These options provides the flexibility for those wanting to grow organically or treated for lower EC levels.

The compressed coco coir blocks come in either plastic bags or bio-degradable cloth bags giving flexibility with your growing methods and eco-friendly disposability.

Pallets available for delivery within 7-10 business days with container orders 3-4 months in advance.

Pelemix™ Grow Bags

Pelemix grow bags provide the ideal solution for growing vegetables above ground or in trough systems. Grow bags are available up to 120 cm (48 inch) long and 10 cm (4 inch) to 40 cm (16 inch) wide. The grow bag’s plastic wrapped bag can be custom ordered with planting holes, drainage slits, and drilled holes for dripper stakes to spec.

Rockwool Replacement: Our coco coir grow bags provide an eco-friendly renewable solution providing peace of mind for environmental disposal practices.

Our regionally placed district sales managers and grower specialist are available for free consultation & quotes.

Grow Bags are coco coir compressed slabs, wrapped in white or black polyethylene bags depending on growing conditions. The grow bags wrapping can be custom ordered with planting holes, drainage slits, and drilled holes for irrigation stakes.

Pelemix grow bags can be ordered in natural washed (NW), extra washed (EW) or treated (TR) options depending on crop varieties.

Pelemix™ 3B Blueberry Blend

3B Blueberry Blend is a multi-drain open top blend specifically made for Blueberries, and other soft berries. Created by combining the ideal volume of specially formulated coco-coir blend in an innovatively designed open top bag.

Benefits that 3B blueberry blend provides include:

  • Higher yield compared to growing in the ground
  • Water & nutrient savings from irrigation not leaching into the ground.
  • Earlier harvest due to quicker fruit development
  • More plants per hectare and portability
  • Introduce new varieties quicker.
  • No more pots, save money and free up space.

Our regionally placed grower specialist are available for free consultation to convert to growing above ground and in high tunnels.

3B open tops are scientifically designed with 3 seperate layers of coco coir providing the ideal combination for high yielding results.

Top Layer: Air content capacity of 40%-45%
Middle Layer: Air content capacity of 35%-40%
Bottom Layer: Air content capacity of 80%

Depending on preference, orders can be requested bottom-up to promote early root development.

Pelemix™ Grow Blocks

Pelemix coir blocks are 100% natural organic renewable growing media, made from the fibrous husk of coconut shells processed into compact compressed form. Size & weight: 5kg / 11 lbs. blocks, 30x30x10 cm, 12”x12”x4” ( ~ 9 liters when compressed). After water hydration yielding 65-70 liters, or up to 2.5 cu of loose coir.

Pallets available for delivery within 7-10 business days, with container orders 3-4 months in advance.

Available in natural washed, extra washed and treated “buffered”.

*Buffered products are not OMRI listed

Sunshine® Advanced Mix #4 Growing Mix

OMRI Listed for organic gardening, Sunshine® Advanced Mix #4 is recommended for indoor growing. This myco-active mix retains moisture while providing improved root aeration and drainage. This product contains RESiLIENCE®, which may improve resistance to wilting. Quantities are sold in loosefill bags. You should start your own feed program within 7 days of planting or seedling emergence.