For growers who want full control of their nutrient program without sacrificing aeration and drainage, a well-designed coco-perlite blend is essential. Royal Gold Coco & Perlite 70-30 Mix elevates the category – offering best-in-class coco fiber paired with a specialty perlite for dependability, performance, and consistency.

If you’re working with hydroponics, propagation, sensitive crops, or succulents, this 70-30 blend gives you precision without complexity.

What Is Coco & Perlite 70-30?

Royal Gold Coco & Perlite 70-30 is a soilless high-porosity growing medium formulated from:

  • 70% premium coco fiber
  • 30% custom-spec perlite

It arrives loose, clean, and ready to use right out of the bag. Simply fill, plant, and water in with your nutrient solution.

This blend is engineered for superior root development, predictable moisture/air balance, and optimized drainage.

Why Growers Choose Royal Gold’s 70-30 Blend

Premium Coco + Perlite Combination

Royal Gold begins with its in-house, hydro-grade coco fiber – then blends it with a custom perlite spec to deliver reliable structure, drainage, and porosity.

This partnership provides:

  • Excellent aeration
  • Faster dry-back times
  • Reduced risk of root rot
  • Better nutrient delivery
  • Strong root development

Rinsed + Buffered In-House

The mix is:

  • Thoroughly washed + rinsed
  • Buffered for balance
  • Produced at Royal Gold’s own facilities

The result? Greater stability and less guesswork for the grower.

Independent Lab Verification

Every batch is tested by our in-house, third party certified lab to ensure:

  • Cleanliness
  • Proper buffering
  • Optimal salt + nutrient balance

That means consistent quality, every time.

Where the 70-30 Mix Excels

The high-porosity structure makes this mix ideal for:
✔ Propagation
✔ Hydroponics
✔ Containers + grow bags
✔ Sensitive & delicate plants
✔ Succulents & cacti
✔ Soilless gardens & Crop-Steering

It’s a perfect fit for growers who want high oxygen levels at the root zone and full control over their nutrient delivery.

Ingredients

 • Coco Fiber
• Perlite

How to Use Royal Gold 70-30 Mix

General Use

  1. Open the bag
  2. Loosely fill your container of choice
  3. Plant directly into the medium
  4. Cover gently around the plant
  5. Water in using a comprehensive nutrient solution

Because this is a high-porosity, soilless medium, fertilizer must be applied to supply nutrients.

Watering + Irrigation Notes

  • Frequency varies based on crop, container size, environment, and dry-back preferences
  • Avoid over-watering
  • If minimal/no runoff occurs, reduce fertilizer strength by ⅓–½
  • Compatible with hydroponic, organic, or mineral nutrient systems

This mix gives you flexibility to adjust based on your crop and environment.

Why Grow in 70-30 Instead of Pure Coco?

FeaturePure CocoCoco & Perlite 70-30
AerationHighHighest
DrainageGoodExcellent
Dry-back SpeedModerateFaster
Root Zone OxygenStrongMaximum
Best ForVersatile useHydroponics, sensitive plants, succulents

The perlite increases porosity and oxygenation – helping fast-growing and sensitive crops thrive.

Who Is This Mix Best For?

Growers who want:
✔ Strong, vigorous roots
✔ Fast nutrient uptake
✔ Quick dry-back cycles
✔ Maximum control over feeding

This makes the 70-30 blend especially attractive to hydroponic growers and precision-focused cultivators.

FAQ

Does this contain nutrients?
No – nutrient delivery is fully controlled by the grower.

Do I need runoff?
Yes – aim for some runoff. If none occurs, reduce fertilizer solution concentration by ⅓–½.

Can I use this outside?
Absolutely. It works in indoor, greenhouse, or outdoor environments.

Is it buffered?
Yes – fully rinsed + buffered in-house for consistency and plant performance.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re propagating delicate seedlings, maintaining succulents, or dialing in hydroponic precision, Royal Gold Coco & Perlite 70-30 Mix provides the high-porosity foundation your plants need to thrive.

Clean, consistent, and independently lab-tested, this blend offers total nutrient control alongside the structure and airflow roots love.

Give your plants The Gold Standard in Gardening® — grow with Royal Gold.

A bag of Royal Gold Coco and Perlite 70/30 mix in a garden center.

Royal Gold Coco & Perlite 70-30 Mix: High-Porosity Control for Precision Growing