Neem Core Peat Brick (5kg) – 100% Natural Superior Growing Medium

Neem Core Peat Brick (5kg) – 100% Natural Superior Growing Medium

The CP625 Neem Core Peat Brick is the professional-sized, bulk version of our premium sustainable substrate. This substantial 5kg compressed block expands to an incredible 70 liters of high-quality growing medium once hydrated. Combining the moisture-management excellence of coco peat with the botanical benefits of Neem, this medium is 100% natural and Organic/Vegan certified. It provides an ideal, soil-less environment that is naturally resistant to common pests, making it a superior choice for large-scale gardening projects, raised beds, and extensive indoor plant collections.

Best For Serious gardeners, landscapers, and "plant parents" with large collections who require a bulk, eco-friendly medium that promotes plant health while deterring soil-borne insects.

Key Features

• Exceptional Bulk Value: A single 5kg block yields approximately 70L of fluffy substrate, enough to fill several large patio planters or a standard raised garden bed.

• Natural Pest Deterrence: The integrated Neem core provides a gentle, systemic defense against soil pests like fungus gnats and root aphids without the use of harsh synthetic pesticides.

• Elite Moisture Retention: Its unique fibrous structure holds up to 8x its weight in water, significantly reducing the frequency of watering while maintaining essential oxygen levels for roots.

• Eco-Conscious & Sustainable: Made from renewable coconut husks and plant-based Neem, this medium is Vegan-friendly and a peat-bog-safe alternative to traditional moss peat.

• Optimized Aeration: Unlike heavy topsoils, this medium resists compaction, ensuring that air can always reach the root zone for faster growth and healthier plants.

Specifications

• Brand: Neem Core

• Weight: 5kg (Compressed)

• Yield: Approx. 70 Liters (Hydrated)

• Material: 100% Natural Coco Peat with Neem Core

• Certifications: Organic / Vegan Certified

Ideal For (Uses)

• Large-Scale Potting: The most cost-effective way to repot an entire indoor jungle or set up a balcony garden with high-quality, lightweight "soil."

• Raised Garden Beds: Provides a sterile, nutrient-receptive base for vegetables and flowers, ensuring they start in a pest-free environment.

• Improving Garden Soil: Use as a bulk soil conditioner to break up heavy clay or add water-holding capacity to sandy coastal soils.

• Greenhouse Propagation: An excellent medium for striking cuttings or starting bulk seeds, where moisture consistency and hygiene are paramount.

Pro Tip: Due to the size of this block, it is best to hydrate it in a large wheelbarrow or a heavy-duty storage tub. Add approximately 20–25 liters of water and allow it to sit for 30 minutes. If you don't need the full 70L at once, you can saw the dry block into smaller sections to hydrate as needed.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.