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Water Holding Capacity of Coco Coir Grow Bags

When speaking with growers we’re often asked about the various specification metrics used to describe our coco coir grow bags. One of the most important, and the basis for further measurements, is water holding capacity (WHC). By the end of this article growers will have a working understanding of what WHC is, how it’s measured, […]

Volumetric Water Content of Coco Coir Grow Bags

When speaking with growers we’re often asked about the various specification metrics used to describe our coco coir grow bags. One of the most important for crop steering is volumetric water content (VWC). By the end of this article growers will have a working understanding of what VWC is, how it is measured, and its […]

“Consistent, Quality Coco Coir Through Experience”

“Quality and consistency through our experience with coco coir” An Interview With Shan Halamba, CEO of Riococo: (Originally Featured in the June 10, 2022 Issue of MMJDaily.) As we approach the second half of 2022, growers continue to face issues maintaining a steady supply of the materials necessary for efficient cannabis production. Chief among the […]

Lignin Content in Coco Coir

Media Lignin Content Matters Cannabis cultivators charged with developing facility operating procedures are having to choose between countless types of soilless substrates. Those who have made the wide choice to grow in coco coir are seeing an ever-growing range of coco coir options. The ramifications of this choice cannot be understated and it’s not just […]

Air Filled Porosity of Coco Coir Grow Bags

When speaking with growers we’re often asked about the various specification metrics used to describe our coco coir grow bags. One of the most important for root health is air filed porosity (AFP). By the end of this article growers will have a working understanding of what AFP is, how it is measured, and its […]

Steady growth and business expansion during the pandemic

Shan Halamba, Riococo: “Steady growth and business expansion during the pandemic” For most companies, 2021 was a difficult year. The COVID-19 pandemic has put stress on every link in the supply chain. Many manufacturers have been unable to source the raw materials necessary for production. Those fortunate enough to maintain their material sources have seen […]

Quality and consistency through experience

Shan Halamba, CEO Riococo: “Quality and consistency through experience” As we approach the second half of 2022, growers continue to face issues maintaining a steady supply of the materials necessary for efficient cannabis production. Chief among the inconsistently supplied materials area are substrates, namely coconut coir. Numerous players in the coir market are continuously coming […]

CBOP Propagation Plugs: A Closer Look

Chrissy Stephenson gives a closer look at our popular CBOP propagation plugs In a recent study (link) comparing stonewool, soil, and Riococo CBOP propagation plugs, the Cornell Hemp School of Integrative Plant Science found “Cuttings stuck in coco coir had the most successfully rooted cuttings, based on visual assessment of root vigor scoring.” Available in commercial bulk cases […]

Coir Hydroponics Nutrients Coir Fiber Retains Water and Drains Well

Future-minded cannabis cultivation professionals are adopting eco-friendly practices by using hydroponic nutrients and coconut coir fiber as their preferred growing method. The recreational marijuana market is becomes increasingly competitive year after year. Commercial growers are finding themselves under constant pressure to increase yields while reducing overhead, all while turning crops around as quickly and efficiently […]

Top 4 Reasons to Grow Cannabis In Coco Coir- RIOCOCO

An organic and naturally occurring product manufactured from mature coconut husks, coir substrate (or coco coir) is mainly used as a growing media or soilless substrate for horticulture applications. Because it is a coarse material obtained from the husk surrounding the coconut seed, coco coir is renewable and environment-friendly. Also, the coir substrate is suitable […]

RIOCOCO Coconut Coir Bricks: You’re Still Using Perlite?

Coco coir bricks are in extensive use by cultivators worldwide – and not only for hydroponic cannabis production. RIOCOCO coco coir chip bricks are produced from mature coconut husks, byproducts of the palm industry. This sustainable resource is 100% organic, biodegradable, carbon-neutral, and is ideal for both organic, conventional and hydroponic agriculture. This efficient plant […]

Coco Peat Hydroponics

High water holding capacity, balanced pH, low EC, good drainage, less shrinkage and retaining physical properties for a longer period are some of the factors for which cultivators like coco peat hydroponics. Coco peat is good to retain nutrients against buffer supply and leaching. Moreover, it is not only superior to peat but also has […]

Strategies for Enhancing Terpene Profiles in Cannabis

Terpenes are volatile organic compounds that give cannabis plants and their products a wide range of flavors, scents, and medicinal properties. These are compounds that occur in nature and are found in the essential oils of many plants, including the marijuana plant, and are fundamental to the way the plant impacts our senses and physiology. […]