Absorb vs Adsorb
Quentin it is basic chemistry for a good coco/peat cec explanation check out gratefulheads coco guide in the coco forum or just read some of the links posted by CC somewhere between pages 1-25 in this thread.
A lot of people tune into this thread and do not read the first 50 pages where just about every myth is debunked and the basic organic chemistry/growing method is explained and then some....Read it come back and if you still got questions shoot some pm's. I would say post page 100 most posts are either regurgitated info or only add good info, but not absolutely necessary. CC and Co were very thorough pages 1-75.
Thank you~
..and thank Sam for explaining this stuff on layman's terms.
Macken Fracken!