Skanda Coco Peat Block Expands to 5kg of Cocopeat Powder Resistant to bacterial and fungal growth. Coconut coir pith is very slow to disintegrate; it only begins to break down when it is 10 years old, long term benefits. Release nutrient to plants for extended periods of time (healthy root development). Easy to use! Just put your compressed Coco Peat brick in a container, add 4 quarts of warm water and let it sit until the water is absorbed, fluff it up and you are ready to use Coco Peat! Great bedding material for worm bins! It's actually good for them and increases worm growth by 25%. Reviews