UGRO XL BASIC 70LITRE

Description

The UGro XL Basic 70 Litre coco block is a compressed, ready-to-hydrate coco coir growing medium designed for professional and serious hobby growers who need consistent, high-quality substrate in bulk. Each 70-litre block expands to fill large containers or multiple medium-sized pots, offering outstanding value per litre while delivering the reliable coco structure that plants respond to so well.

Why UGro Coco Coir Stands Out

UGro coco is washed, buffered, and graded to exacting standards. That process matters more than many growers realise. Unwashed coco contains excess sodium and potassium ions that interfere with calcium and magnesium uptake. Unbuffered coco strips calcium from your nutrient solution before it ever reaches plant roots. UGro addresses both issues at source, so you start with a medium that is genuinely ready to use.

The coco fibres in the XL Basic are graded for an open, airy structure that holds moisture evenly while maintaining the oxygen levels in the root zone that drive explosive growth. Compacted or poorly processed coco collapses over time, reducing air-filled porosity and suffocating roots. UGro’s processing prevents this. We have been stocking UGro at The Horticulture Company since its UK launch, and grower feedback has been consistently positive. It is one of the most reliable bulk coco products on the UK market.

How to Hydrate and Use the XL Basic

Hydrating the 70-litre block is straightforward. Place the compressed block in a suitable container and add water gradually — approximately 50 to 60 litres per block. The coco expands within minutes. Break it apart as it hydrates to ensure even moisture distribution throughout the block. Once hydrated, pre-charge the coco with a CalMag supplement before adding plants or seedlings. This replaces any residual calcium binding capacity in the fibres and ensures your nutrient solution goes directly to plant uptake from the first feed. The UGro XL Basic is suitable for all coco-growing styles — hand-watering, dripper systems, and flood-and-drain setups. Its consistent particle size and moisture retention make it forgiving for less experienced growers and precise enough for experts running tight nutrient programmes. At 70 litres per block, this is a genuinely economical choice for growers using larger containers or filling multiple pots per run.