Normally you think of a given species having a reasonably compact native habitat but coconuts are an exception. Their native habitat is all tropical beaches, as they can float viably in the oceans for several years until they wash up onto another beach. So, it shouldn't be too surprising if they were generally contaminated by salt. Tim -----Original Message----- From: pbs [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Arnold Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 1:38 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] Coco Coir My understanding was that the salt made its way into the coir during the processing. Some thoroughly wash the coir prior to use. Arnold Sent from my iPhone