FloraFlex QuickFill Bags – 2 Gallon Bag (Case of 20)

The FloraFlex QuickFill Bag (2 Gallon, Case of 20, SKU 5324CASE20) is a pre-filled organic coco coir grow bag engineered for high-volume drip-irrigated cultivation. Each bag arrives pre-drilled with a center hole sized for a 40|40 plug and two side holes for Micro Dripper stakes, so growers can set out an entire row, plug in the irrigation, and expand the substrate in a single pass. The coco peat blend is super washed (EC < 0.6), CDFA and OMRI certified organic, batch-tested for heavy metals, and tested to ASTM D5511 for enhanced landfill biodegradation.

FloraFlex QuickFill Bag Specifications

Specifications below are drawn from the FloraFlex brand product page for the 2 Gallon QuickFill 60% WHC bag and from the DS Urban Farm supplier listing (SKU 5324CASE20). Attribute data not published on either source is noted as not specified.

Specification	Value
SKU	5324CASE20
Brand	FloraFlex
Case quantity	20 bags per case
Bag capacity	2 gallons (approx. 7.57 L)
Growing medium	Coco peat blend, pre-filled
Water holding capacity	60% WHC
EC level	< 0.6 (Dutch Method 1:1.5)
Washing	Super washed
Certifications	CDFA Certified Organic; OMRI Certified Organic
Quality testing	Heavy metals small-batch testing; laser-printed batch number per case
Biodegradation	Enhanced landfill biodegradation (ASTM D5511 tested)
Pre-drilled holes	1 center hole (40|40 plug) + 2 side holes (Micro Dripper stakes)
Recommended irrigation	FloraFlex 2-Way Micro Dripper Assembly (0.3 gph per stake)

Why Choose FloraFlex QuickFill Bags

The points below describe the engineered design choices behind the FloraFlex QuickFill format and what they mean in practical terms for commercial coco coir cultivators. All claims are grounded in the FloraFlex brand product page and the supplier description.

• Pre-filled and pre-drilled saves significant setup labor. Each bag arrives already filled with a measured volume of coco peat blend and pre-drilled with one center hole sized for a 40|40 plug or small clone and two smaller holes positioned for Micro Dripper stakes. For a grower setting up dozens or hundreds of plants per cycle, this eliminates the labor of measuring coco into individual bags, packing it to consistent density, and manually punching planting and emitter holes. Setup time per row drops to the minutes required to lay out the bags and insert the drip stakes.
• 60% water holding capacity is a known, repeatable starting point. The bags are engineered to reach 60% WHC after a controlled saturation pass (2 to 2.5 hours per the FloraFlex setup instructions). For irrigation programmers, having a known WHC starting point means the substrate moisture curve is predictable across the entire crop. Each bag in the case behaves the same way under the same drip schedule, which is the underlying value proposition for high-density commercial cultivation where heterogeneity between plants compounds across the room.
• Super washed, low-EC coco needs no pre-rinse. The coco peat blend is super washed and ships at EC < 0.6 measured by the Dutch Method 1:1.5 ratio. Unprocessed coco coir typically requires extensive buffering and rinsing to remove sodium and bring EC into a usable range; an EC under 0.6 is already well below the threshold that would interfere with a nutrient program, so growers can move straight to their week-1 feed schedule without a rinse step.
• OMRI and CDFA certified organic for compliance and consistency. The substrate carries both OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute) and CDFA (California Department of Food and Agriculture) organic certifications. For licensed cannabis operations, certified organic farms, and any program subject to input audits, having documented certification on the substrate input is a regulatory and traceability advantage. Each case carries a laser-printed batch number that ties back to FloraFlex’s small-batch heavy metals testing program.
• ASTM D5511 enhanced landfill biodegradation. The bag material is tested under ASTM D5511 (a standard test method for anaerobic biodegradation of plastic materials under high-solids landfill conditions), which addresses one of the documented end-of-cycle concerns with disposable poly grow bag formats. The substrate itself (coco coir) is naturally compostable.
• Designed around FloraFlex’s own drip ecosystem. The hole placement and bag geometry are engineered to integrate with FloraFlex’s 2-Way Micro Dripper Assembly (0.3 gph per stake) and 40|40 Incubator Plug. Growers already invested in the FloraFlex irrigation system get a bag that drops in without modification; growers using a different drip platform may need to confirm stake compatibility before deploying.

Best Uses for the 2 Gallon QuickFill Format

Use cases below reflect FloraFlex’s stated commercial positioning for the QuickFill line and standard horticultural practice for 2-gallon coco coir containers under drip irrigation.

• High-density commercial cannabis cultivation. The 2-gallon container size is a common production-stage choice for SOG (sea of green) and other high-density commercial cannabis programs, particularly those running short vegetative phases and tight flowering canopies. The pre-drilled center hole accepts a 40|40 plug or small clone directly, which fits well into a clone-to-finish workflow where rooted cuttings move from a propagation tray straight into the production bag. A case of 20 covers a meaningful portion of a single bench or row in a multi-tier facility.
• Coco-based vegetable and herb production under drip. For greenhouse vegetable producers running coco coir substrate with drip irrigation, the 2-gallon QuickFill provides enough root zone for crops such as lettuce, basil, kale, and other compact-canopy vegetables that finish within a single short cycle. The standardized substrate behavior across all 20 bags simplifies feed program design.
• Drop-in upgrade for grows already using FloraFlex Micro Drippers. Facilities that already run FloraFlex 2-Way Micro Dripper Assemblies on other substrate formats can switch to the QuickFill bag as a labor-reduction step without changing their irrigation hardware. The bag’s hole spacing is engineered to receive two existing 0.3 gph stakes per bag with no modification.
• Tight-turn production cycles where setup speed matters. The QuickFill format trades a higher per-bag cost (relative to filling bulk coco into empty bags) for setup speed. For operations that turn rooms multiple times per year, the labor saved on substrate prep can be the deciding factor — particularly in facilities where the bottleneck is labor hours rather than substrate cost.
• Workflows that combine QuickFill with a finishing-stage container. Some growers use the QuickFill 2-gallon for the early vegetative or short-cycle portion of the program and transplant to a larger container for the finishing phase. For a fabric finishing container that integrates with coco programs, the Smart Pot 3 Gallon is a small step up in volume; for full-cycle 1-plant programs, the Smart Pot 20 Gallon is a common terminal container choice in coco-based commercial cultivation.
• Operations that require documented organic substrate inputs. Certified organic farms and compliance-driven cannabis programs benefit from substrate inputs that carry OMRI and CDFA certification with traceable batch testing. The QuickFill’s laser-printed batch number per case gives auditors a paper trail back to FloraFlex’s heavy metals testing program.

QuickFill Standard vs QuickFill O2 Bags

FloraFlex sells the 2-gallon QuickFill in two related but distinct formats: the standard QuickFill (60% WHC, this product, sold in case-of-20) and the newer QuickFill O2 (oxygen-enhanced, sold primarily on pallet through distribution). The comparison below is based on the FloraFlex brand product pages for both formats.

Wrap construction: The standard QuickFill is wrapped in a single-layer film that retains the coco coir during shipping and handling. The QuickFill O2 adds a black breathable mesh wrap around the coco core, which is engineered to allow direct air exchange with the substrate from the outside surface. The mesh is the defining feature of the O2 product.

Root zone behavior: The standard QuickFill behaves like a conventional poly-wrapped coco bag: roots develop inside the substrate volume and reach the bag wall, where they have limited air exposure and may begin to circle if the cycle runs long. The O2 mesh wrap is designed to air-prune roots that reach the outer surface, encouraging a denser fibrous root mass similar to a fabric container, while keeping the convenience of a pre-filled coco format. For shorter production cycles where roots don’t fully fill the volume, this difference is less pronounced.

Pack format: The standard QuickFill 2-gallon is available in a case-of-20 format, which is the practical purchase size for small-to-mid commercial operations or for trial deployments before scaling up. The QuickFill O2 is distributed primarily in pallet quantities (e.g., 690-count or 1,380-count pallets), which are appropriate for large-scale commercial buyers but impractical for a single-room or small-facility purchase.

Setup workflow: Both formats use the same hole pattern and integrate with the FloraFlex 2-Way Micro Dripper system. Setup steps are identical; the O2 simply adds the breathable wrap as an external feature.

Summary: The standard QuickFill case-of-20 is the right format for operations testing the QuickFill workflow, running smaller commercial rooms, or buying in case quantities for inventory flexibility. The QuickFill O2 is the right format for large-scale operations buying by the pallet that specifically want the air-pruning benefit of the breathable wrap. The two products address different buyer profiles rather than being direct substitutes.

Compatibility & Operating Range

Compatibility notes below reflect the FloraFlex documented setup instructions and the standard operating range for coco coir substrate under drip irrigation.

• Irrigation system compatibility: The two side holes are sized and positioned for the FloraFlex 2-Way Micro Dripper Assembly at 0.3 gph per stake. Other drip platforms with similarly sized stakes may work, but compatibility should be verified before committing a full case. The bag is not designed for ebb-and-flow or deep water culture systems; it is a drip-substrate format.
• Propagation plug compatibility: The center hole is sized for a 40|40 plug (a 40mm x 40mm rockwool or peat propagation cube) or a small rooted clone. FloraFlex’s documented workflow uses their Incubator Plug, which is inserted into the center hole at 1/2 expansion (after the bag has partially hydrated). Other plug formats in the 40mm range should fit; substantially larger transplants will not seat correctly without enlarging the hole.
• Nutrient program compatibility: The coco peat blend is super washed and ships at EC < 0.6, which is compatible with virtually any nutrient program a coco grower would run. FloraFlex’s documented week-1 veg formula is V1:V2:Root Drip at 5g:5g:5 mL per gallon; growers using other nutrient lines should follow their manufacturer’s coco coir feed schedule. The substrate buffers nutrients well, which is standard behavior for coco coir.
• Environmental range: The substrate is designed for indoor controlled-environment cultivation and greenhouse use. The coco coir does not have a specific operating temperature range beyond the requirements of the crop itself; ambient conditions appropriate for the plant are appropriate for the bag. The bag material is intended for single-cycle use within a controlled growing environment, not for multi-year outdoor exposure.
• Storage compatibility: Unopened bags can be stored in their case under dry conditions before use. The OMRI and CDFA certifications and batch number remain valid as long as the substrate is stored consistent with the product packaging. For container storage compatibility, the Gamma Seal Lid for 3.5 and 5 Gallon Buckets is a useful accessory for storing partial cases or related dry inputs in airtight conditions on the same bench.
• Crop compatibility: The 2-gallon volume is appropriate for high-density commercial cannabis programs, short-cycle vegetable and herb crops, and propagation-to-production workflows where a 2-gallon bag is the production-stage container. Crops requiring substantially more root volume (large fruiting tomato plants run to full maturity, multi-month indeterminate crops) will likely need a larger container.

Usage Guidelines

The guidance below covers reservoir prep, hydration, transplant timing, runoff management, and end-of-cycle handling for the FloraFlex QuickFill 2-gallon bag in a commercial drip-irrigated context.

Reservoir preparation: Per FloraFlex’s documented setup, prepare the irrigation reservoir using a week-1 veg formula prior to the first saturation pass. FloraFlex’s reference formula is V1:V2:Root Drip at 5g:5g:5 mL per gallon, but growers using other nutrient lines should mix their own coco coir week-1 feed at the appropriate rate. Confirm pH is in the 5.8 to 6.0 target range for coco before running the first irrigation pass.

Layout and stake insertion: Lay the QuickFill bags out on the bench, tray, or production surface in the final row spacing for the crop. Insert one Micro Dripper stake into each of the two pre-drilled side holes per bag. Confirm each stake is fully seated and that the supply tubing reaches the manifold without strain. Stakes can be inserted before or after the first saturation pass depending on workflow.

Initial saturation pass: Turn on the irrigation system and run for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the bags reach 60% water holding capacity. The bags are engineered to hydrate at a predictable rate under standard 0.3 gph emitters; growers running faster or slower emitter rates should adjust irrigation duration accordingly. Hydration is complete when the coco coir has expanded to fill the bag and the center hole is ready to receive a plug.

Transplant timing: Per the FloraFlex setup, insert the Incubator Plug or rooted clone into the pre-drilled center hole when the coco coir reaches roughly 1/2 expansion (partway through the saturation pass). Push coco coir from around the hole over the top of the plug to cover the cube and improve root-to-substrate contact. Timing transplant to the 1/2-expansion point puts the plug into a substrate that is already actively expanding around the root zone, which encourages root-to-coco contact during the first 24 hours.

Irrigation scheduling after transplant: Coco coir substrate at 60% WHC is the documented starting point for FloraFlex’s crop steering programs (see their 2 Gallon QuickFill Crop Steering Guide referenced on the brand product page). Standard commercial coco programs run multiple short drip cycles per day under high-light conditions, with target runoff fractions of 15 to 30 percent to prevent salt accumulation. Adjust frequency to substrate moisture sensors, crop canopy size, ambient temperature, and vapor pressure deficit.

Batch number tracking: Each case carries a laser-printed batch number that ties back to FloraFlex’s small-batch heavy metals testing program. For compliance-driven operations (licensed cannabis facilities, certified organic farms), record the batch number against the room or row deployment for audit traceability.

End-of-cycle handling: At the end of the crop cycle, remove plants from the bags, empty the spent coco coir for composting or disposal (coco coir is naturally compostable), and dispose of the bag material consistent with local regulations for agricultural plastic film waste. The bag material is tested under ASTM D5511 for enhanced landfill biodegradation but is not a home-compostable material.

How to Set Up FloraFlex QuickFill Bags Step by Step

The steps below follow the FloraFlex-documented setup procedure for the QuickFill 2-gallon bag with the 2-Way Micro Dripper Assembly. Adjust feed formula and irrigation timing to match your specific crop and nutrient program.

1. Prepare the irrigation reservoir. Mix the week-1 veg feed in your reservoir. FloraFlex’s reference formula is V1:V2:Root Drip at 5g:5g:5 mL per gallon; growers using other nutrient lines should follow their own coco coir week-1 schedule. Confirm pH is in the 5.8 to 6.0 range before connecting to the manifold.
2. Lay out the QuickFill bags. Place each bag on the bench, tray, or production surface in the final position and spacing planned for the crop. Confirm bags sit flat with the pre-drilled holes facing up and accessible. A case of 20 will set out 20 stations; map row layout before unpacking the case so the bags do not need to be moved once filled.
3. Insert the Micro Dripper stakes. Place one FloraFlex 2-Way Micro Dripper stake (0.3 gph per stake) into each of the two pre-drilled side holes on every bag. Confirm each stake is fully seated and that the supply line reaches the manifold without kinks or strain.
4. Run the initial saturation pass. Turn on the drip system. Run for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until each bag reaches 60% water holding capacity. The coco coir will visibly expand as it hydrates; bags will plump up and the center hole will become accessible for the next step.
5. Transplant at 1/2 expansion. When the coco coir reaches roughly 1/2 expansion (typically partway through the saturation pass), insert a FloraFlex Incubator Plug or a small rooted clone into the pre-drilled center hole of each bag. Push the surrounding coco coir over the top of the plug to cover the cube and improve root-to-substrate contact. Timing this step to the 1/2-expansion point places the plug into a substrate that is actively swelling around the root zone.
6. Complete the saturation pass. Continue running the irrigation system until each bag reaches the full 60% WHC target. Confirm visually that no bag has dry spots or under-hydrated zones; minor adjustments can be made by hand-watering any outliers.
7. Switch to production irrigation schedule. Once all bags are at 60% WHC with transplants seated, switch the irrigation controller to the production drip schedule for your crop. For commercial coco programs, this typically means multiple short drip cycles per day with a 15 to 30 percent runoff target to prevent salt accumulation.
8. Log the batch number. Record the laser-printed batch number from the case label against the room or row deployment. For compliance-driven operations, this batch number ties back to FloraFlex’s heavy metals testing program and is the traceability reference for audit purposes. For complementary substrate options in a multi-stage program, the Pro-Mix HP Mycorrhizae is a perlite-based soilless mix that some growers use in different stages of the same facility.

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