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No Bill it is not coco, it soil I bought at a nursery.
I did not like how fast the soil was going hydrophobic on me.
So I used wetting agent to break the surface tension.
Surfactants / Wetting Agent
Have you ever watered your plants only to notice that the water does not seem to absorb readily into your soil? Or have you noticed that water tends to pool or puddle in some parts of the soil while other areas remain dry? These are common issues associated with the hydrophobic – or “water-repelling” – aspects of many soils. It may seem counterintuitive to think of soil repelling water, but if you’ve noticed any of the above issues, this is likely to be contributing to the cause.
What is it?
Hydrophobic soils repel water, and the water runs off the surface or simply pools and does not absorb water. It is a common problem with sandy soils, but it can affect other types of soil that are not watered regularly or are compacted. If there has been a dry spell and your plant has not been watered, you can carry out an experiment to check whether the soil is water repellent. Try pouring water on the surface of the soil. If the soil does not suck in water quickly, it may be hydrophobic.
Hydrophobic soils are caused by the decomposition of organic materials forming a waxy substance that clogs the soil particles. Hydrophobic soils are common in Australia. The hot climate and unreliable rainfall cause damage to the soil. After long periods of dry weather, the soil can become dehydrated, which exposes the hydrophobic surface that makes it difficult for water to penetrate. Luckily, this issue is easy to fix. Instead of wasting water or nutrients, you need to correct this problem with the use of a wetting agent.
Why do we need it?
Thankfully, this is one watering problem that has a very simple solution! “Wetting Agents” are natural surfactants, which are substances that lower the surface tension of water molecules, allowing them to spread more evenly and to be absorbed more efficiently. Wetting Agent also acts as an emulsifier, helping those same water molecules to carry and distribute your fertilizers and other soil additives more effectively.
I normally only do this when there is a need, about once or twice a grow. Pay attention to your soil and you will know if you need one.
Benefits of Using Wetting Agent
Adding Wetting Agent Natural Emulsifier + Surfactant to a foliar IPM or fertilizer routine has a number of benefits for your soil, including:
Increased soil absorption rate
Reduction of soil’s hydrophobic tendencies.
Reduced likelihood of liquid pooling or channeling unevenly across your soil.
Improved air-to-water ratio within your soil, ensuring adequate oxygenation for beneficial microbial development.
Improving your soil’s absorption rate ensures the entirety of your soil is optimally nourished for root development. This results in a number of benefits to plant development, including:
Plants are able to access and utilize vital nutrients most effectively, further strengthening their roots.
Strong plants are happy plants! Plants with robust root development are less stressed…
And finally, an overall reduction in plants’ stress is associated with these additional benefits to crop production:
Increased crop quantity
Improved crop quality
Increased resiliency to the elements, and
Increased protection from detrimental bacteria and invasive organisms!
Stay safe, and grow well my friends,
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That looks like a beast of a light. 
hope your well Amigo.
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