How to desalinate coconut brick
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Coconut brick is a cost-effective planting material, but because it contains salt, using it directly is not conducive to plant growth. So, how to desalinate coconut brick properly? In fact, there are no shortcuts for desalination, only a step-by-step process.
We know that salt is soluble in water. We soak the purchased coconut brick in a basin, rub and wash it with our hands continuously, then let it sit for 20 minutes and pour off the water on top, as the expanded coconut brick is very light, be careful not to pour it away.
When the water is mostly drained, scoop out the coconut brick with your hands, squeeze out the water in the basin, then place the squeezed coconut bran in another basin. Finally, we will find something like sand at the bottom of the basin, which is recommended to be discarded. Then continue to wash the scooped coconut brick with water, repeating the process 2-3 times before it can be used.
About coconut brick desalination, it is necessary for the editor to discuss with flower enthusiasts.
Firstly, the desalination process is troublesome and results in a considerable loss of coconut brick. But is it really necessary to desalinate? The editor's personal experience is that it is necessary.
The editor planted two pots of green vines with coconut brick, one without desalination and directly planted after soaking, which is now wilted. The other one was desalted three times before planting and is now doing well.
However, some flower enthusiasts say that they did not desalinate and their plants are still fine. This can only be attributed to good luck or good selection, choosing coconut brick that is reliably desalted (some say it is desalted on platforms like Taobao, but desalination has costs, we can imagine for ourselves how it can be standardized and qualified for complete desalination). If the coconut brick purchased is not strictly desalted or not properly desalted, you will know the consequences of not desalinating.
The above is the full content on how to desalinate coconut brick, hoping it can help you. Also, I hope everyone comes to see more green plant and flower experience and common sense!