i get Canna Coco, right out of the bag and into my pots. It has excelent drainage but also retains water and nutrients better than any other planting medium. The only crappy thing is you have to find a certified dealer, and only a few growshops are willing to go through the hassle to bring them in. talk to your grow shop dealer, let him know your interest in coco, if he has it he'll be very passionate about, if not he'll have a good alternative.