BritBerry™
Strawberry
Precision water & air balance for high-performance production.
Typical systems
COIROLOGY · BERRY ROOT-ZONE ENGINEERING
BritBerry™
Precision Substrates for Commercial Berry Production
Explore crop-specific coir substrates for strawberry, blueberry and raspberry. Match water, air and drainage to your growing system, with formulation guidance and grower trials.
- Crop-specific formulations
- Particle engineering
- Trials & technical support
WHY BRITBERRY?
The substrate beneath the crop matters.
Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries have different root architectures, crop durations, irrigation strategies and production systems.
BritBerry™ doesn't treat berry substrate as one universal formulation.
We engineer crop-specific root-zone solutions around particle structure, water availability, aeration, drainage, crop duration and the grower's production system.
Choose your berry
Select a crop to explore its root-zone needs and substrate options.
THREE CROPS. THREE SOLUTIONS.
Different crops. Different requirements. Engineered solutions.
BritBerry™
BritBerry™
Blueberry
Acidic, open & stable root zone for long-term container production.
Typical systems
BritBerry™
Raspberry
FIND YOUR BRITBERRY SYSTEM
A root zone matched to your crop.
Choose your crop, explore the priorities and discuss a system tailored to your production.
Strawberry
Balanced moisture and aeration for tabletop and gutter production.
Root-zone priorities
- Moisture balance
- Root-zone aeration
- Controlled drainage
Systems
- Grow bags
- Grow slabs
- Naked slabs
View technical guidance
Formulation options
- Adjust the balance of coco peat, fibre and chips
- Specify dimensions and substrate volume around the system
- Discuss washed, buffered and low-EC options for your programme
What to review in trials
- Compare moisture distribution and drainage after irrigation
- Review root establishment and irrigation response
- Assess substrate behaviour through the intended crop cycle
Blueberry
An acidic, open root zone designed around long-term container production.
Root-zone priorities
- Acidity strategy
- Air capacity
- Long-term stability
Systems
- Open-top containers
- Pot refill blocks
- Loose fill
View technical guidance
Formulation options
- Select coir fractions around air and moisture priorities
- Review particle distribution against container geometry
- Agree pH and EC specifications as part of the product brief
What to review in trials
- Review moisture and drainage through the container profile
- Monitor pH and EC within the agreed grower trial plan
- Assess root development and how structure changes over time
Raspberry
Rooting volume and free drainage for productive cane systems.
Root-zone priorities
- Rooting volume
- Efficient drainage
- Structural stability
Systems
- Open-top bags
- Containers
- Pot refill blocks
- Loose fill
View technical guidance
Formulation options
- Balance fibre and chips with the moisture-holding fraction
- Adapt fill volume and format to your container system
- Develop planting and drainage configurations where applicable
What to review in trials
- Review root distribution and plant establishment
- Compare drainage and irrigation behaviour
- Assess substrate stability through the intended cane programme
BRITBERRY™ PRODUCT SYSTEMS
A complete range for modern berry production.
Choose the appropriate format for your crop, growing system and infrastructure. Dimensions, substrate structure, planting positions and drainage configurations can be developed around commercial requirements.
GROW BAGS
For tabletop, gutter and protected berry production.
GROW SLABS & NAKED SLABS
For existing trough and gutter systems.
OPEN-TOP CONTAINERS
For blueberry and raspberry production.
POT REFILL BLOCKS
Compressed substrate blocks engineered around container volume.
LOOSE FILL SUBSTRATE
Available as bespoke substrate formulations.
BULK & BESPOKE FORMATS
Developed around commercial requirements.
SUBSTRATE SCIENCE
Engineering the root zone.
The physical behaviour of a substrate is determined by more than its ingredients.
Particle size, particle distribution and the balance between coco peat, fibre and chips influence water availability, air-filled porosity, drainage and structural stability.
COCO PEAT
- Water retention
- Moisture distribution
COIR FIBRE
- Structure
- Pore connectivity
- Root-zone aeration
COIR CHIPS
- Macroporosity
- Drainage
- Long-term structural stability
Fine / medium fraction→ Water distribution
Fibre network→ Root development
→ Air pathways
→ Air pathways
Coarse chips→ Macroporosity
→ Drainage
→ Drainage
How particle structure influences the root zone
WATER HOLDING
HigherLower
AIR CAPACITY
LowerHigher
DRAINAGE
SlowerFaster
STRUCTURAL STABILITY
LowerHigher
Relative conceptual representation
PARTICLE STRUCTURE OPTIONS
Tailored structures for different stages and systems.
Changing particle size and the ratio of coir components changes how the substrate behaves. BritBerry™ formulations can be selected around crop, production system, container geometry and irrigation strategy.
FINE
Fine particle structure
MEDIUM
Balanced structure
MEDIUM + FIBRE
Additional fibre for structure
COARSE
Higher air capacity and drainage
LAYERED
Fine upper structure with coarser lower structure
CUSTOM BLENDS
Tailored around crop, container and irrigation strategy
COIROLOGY SUBSTRATE SCIENCE
Crop-Specific Substrate Explorer
Explore crop-specific root-zone considerations and how coir components can be selected around your growing system.
Strawberry
Strawberry roots need readily available moisture alongside oxygen for respiration. A uniform, free-draining substrate helps manage the water–air balance around the crown and developing roots.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionMedium–high
AerationHigh
DrainageHigh
Structural stabilityMedium–high
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
50.0%Coco peat
30.0%Coir chips
20.0%Coir fibre
Balance coco peat for moisture distribution with fibre and chips for an open structure.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
A root zone developed around your strawberry system.
Discuss strawberry substratesBlueberry
Blueberries have fine roots with limited root hairs and require an acidic root zone. Consistent moisture, good aeration and controlled drainage are central to managing this sensitive root system.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionMedium–high
AerationHigh
DrainageHigh
Structural stabilityHigh
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
40.0%Coco peat
40.0%Coir chips
20.0%Coir fibre
Review the balance of coir chips and fibre for an open structure, with coco peat for moisture distribution.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
Explore your long-term container root zone.
Discuss blueberry substratesRaspberry
Raspberry roots and crowns are sensitive to waterlogging. An open, well-drained substrate with adequate rooting volume helps balance moisture supply and oxygen availability during cane growth and fruiting.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionMedium–high
AerationHigh
DrainageHigh
Structural stabilityHigh
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
40.0%Coco peat
30.0%Coir chips
30.0%Coir fibre
Consider fibre and chips for structure alongside a moisture-holding coco peat fraction.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
Structure developed around your cane programme.
Discuss raspberry substratesBlackberry
Blackberries form perennial root systems that support successive cane growth. Moisture retention and effective drainage are both important; container substrates should retain their structure through the intended production cycle.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionMedium–high
AerationHigh
DrainageHigh
Structural stabilityHigh
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
40.0%Coco peat
30.0%Coir chips
30.0%Coir fibre
Develop the balance of coco peat, fibre and chips around your container volume, irrigation strategy and intended crop duration.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
A root zone developed around your blackberry programme.
Discuss blackberry substratesSalad Vegetables
Lettuce and leafy salad crops need consistent moisture during leaf and head development. Uniform water distribution and adequate root-zone aeration help avoid dry pockets and prolonged saturation in trays or containers.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionMedium–high
AerationMedium–high
DrainageMedium–high
Structural stabilityMedium–high
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
50.0%Coco peat
30.0%Coir chips
20.0%Coir fibre
Develop the balance of coco peat, chips and fibre around the salad crop, root-zone volume and irrigation strategy.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
A root zone developed around your salad crop.
Discuss salad vegetable substratesTomatoes
Developing tomato fruit depends on a steady water supply for calcium transport. A well-aerated substrate with consistent moisture and controlled drainage supports irrigation management during flowering and fruit filling.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionMedium–high
AerationHigh
DrainageHigh
Structural stabilityHigh
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
50.0%Coco peat
30.0%Coir chips
20.0%Coir fibre
Discuss a balance of coco peat for moisture distribution and fibre or chips for air pathways, selected around slab geometry and irrigation frequency.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
Develop a root zone around your tomato system.
Discuss tomatoes substratesCucumbers
Cucumber water supply is especially important during flowering and fruit growth. The substrate should distribute moisture evenly while draining excess water, keeping oxygen available to actively growing roots.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionHigh
AerationHigh
DrainageHigh
Structural stabilityMedium–high
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
50.0%Coco peat
30.0%Coir chips
20.0%Coir fibre
Review the moisture-holding coco peat fraction alongside fibre and chips, then trial the structure within your chosen bag, slab or container.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
Match your substrate to cucumber production.
Discuss cucumbers substratesChillies
Chilli peppers are sensitive to moisture stress during flowering and fruit set. A moisture-retentive, well-drained root zone helps maintain water supply without prolonged saturation around the roots.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionMedium
AerationHigh
DrainageHigh
Structural stabilityMedium–high
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
50.0%Coco peat
30.0%Coir chips
20.0%Coir fibre
Develop the coco peat, fibre and chip balance around pot volume and irrigation strategy; refine it through crop-specific trials.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
Explore a substrate for your chilli programme.
Discuss chillies substratesPropagation
Seeds and cuttings need close contact with moist growing media while developing new roots. Fine, uniform structure should retain moisture without excluding air, with particle size matched to the propagation cell.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionHigh
AerationMedium
DrainageMedium
Structural stabilityMedium
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
68.0%Coco peat
20.0%Coir chips
12.0%Coir fibre
Consider a finer coco peat structure, with fibre and chips selected around cell size and irrigation.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
Develop a substrate for your young-plant programme.
Discuss propagation substratesOrnamentals
Ornamental species differ in root-zone pH and moisture requirements. Match water retention, air-filled pore space and structural stability to the species, pot geometry and production duration.
Root-zone considerations
Water retentionMedium
AerationMedium–high
DrainageMedium–high
Structural stabilityHigh
Recommended Particle Mix
Illustrative starting mix only — not an approved crop recommendation or product specification. Final proportions are developed through technical review and trials.
38.0%Coco peat
28.0%Coir chips
34.0%Coir fibre
Tailor the coir fractions around species, container geometry and the intended production duration.
Relative conceptual representation. These are discussion starting points, not measured values or approved formulation specifications. Requirements vary with variety, container, irrigation and growing environment.
A formulation developed around your production cycle.
Discuss ornamentals substratesFROM SPECIFICATION TO SCALE
Your crop. Your system. Our substrate.
- 01
UNDERSTAND
- Crop
- Variety
- Production system
- Irrigation
- Water quality
- 02
ENGINEER
- Particle distribution
- Coir fractions
- pH / EC strategy
- Physical structure
- 03
TRIAL
- Evaluate under commercial growing conditions.
- 04
REFINE
- Review:
- Root development
- Irrigation behaviour
- Drainage
- Substrate performance
- 05
SCALE
- Move from trial formulation to commercial production.
BRITBERRY™ GROWER TRIALS
Test. Measure. Refine. Scale.
Changing substrate is an important commercial decision.
BritBerry™ can work with growers to compare a proposed formulation against their existing substrate under commercial growing conditions.
- Root development
- Irrigation behaviour
- Drainage
- Plant establishment
- Root-zone stability
- Fruit quality
- Crop performance
COIROLOGY SUBSTRATE SCIENCE
Coirology
Substrate Science
From raw material to root-zone performance.
BritBerry™ is supported by Coirology's wider Substrate Science approach — from raw-material selection and processing through particle structure, crop-specific formulation and commercial evaluation.
Explore Substrate Science- Washed and buffered options
- pH and EC specification
- Particle classification
- Consistent quality and batch testing
- Custom formulation and sizes
- Technical advice and support
Let's engineer your berry root zone.
Whether you need a standard commercial substrate, an alternative to your existing growing media or a formulation developed around your production system, talk to Coirology about BritBerry™.
Start with your growing system.
TALK TO COIROLOGY
Start with your growing system.
Tell us about your crop, containers and irrigation. Our team can help you explore the appropriate BritBerry formulation.