Jiffy Box of Pressed Peat 24mm – 1000 Pellets for Cuttings and Germination

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly are the 24 mm Jiffy pressed peat pellets?

  They are propagation pellets made of coco fibre that serve as a medium for sowing seeds and rooting cuttings. The outer mesh that gives them their shape is biodegradable and the roots pass straight through it. It is a proven rooting system that has shown its effectiveness over many years.

• How do you prepare the Jiffy pellets before planting?

  Soak them so they take up plenty of water and then squeeze them out completely with your hands until they are barely damp. Then reshape them so they get their cylindrical form back and they are ready. This step is key: a waterlogged Jiffy does not root as well.

• How do I water them over the following days?

  Moisten them with a sprayer whenever they need it, and add a root stimulator once the plants have come up. Never use a hose, because you run the risk of waterlogging the medium and drowning the young roots.

• Which kind of grower is the box right for?

  It is particularly suited to large-scale growers who prepare lots of cuttings or sow large numbers of seeds. Buying the boxed format means you always have units available and the investment works out far better value than buying them one by one.

• Do they reduce transplant stress?

  Yes, that is one of their big advantages: they remove the plant's stress at the moment of transplanting because there is no need to handle the root. As the outer mesh is biodegradable and the roots pass through it easily, the whole pellet goes into the next medium.

• What does the open wall concept Jiffy talks about mean?

  It is the principle this system is based on: the wrapper lets air through, which promotes healthier development of the root system. Combined with the coco fibre, you get a good balance between air and water around the root.