(this was originally posted in the general forum but I'm reposting it here. Apologies to anyone who has opened and read the same post twice).
Hi all
Are jiffy pellets a good choice for germinating?
Yesterday I posted a request for help on the use of jiffy pellets, and although I got some good help I'm still in 2 minds on whether to go with jiffy pellets or paper towels. I serched the forums but didn't find the definitive answer.
Some 'rules' for this debate:
1. Let's assume we will grow in soil.
2. Let's assume we will pre-soak seeds for 24 hours in a cup of water.
3. Let's assume that using paper towels is a good, tried and tested method.
4. Let's remember what is good about jiffy pellets - namely that they offer a good way of transferring the sprouting seeds to soil with a minimum of touching (and possibly damaging) the seeds.
So, I'm not looking for people to call it for either towels or pellets. Towels work, that's not in question. What I want is a DEFINITIVE VERDICT about pellets - are they a good choice? Or do they give problems? Will the seed grow into the pellet ok, or have problems? Is all that peat ok for the sprouting seed? After transferring to soil does the pellet retain too much water which can cause rot? etc etc...
Anyone who has experience (good or bad) of using pellets, or have heard stories of pellet use are invited to share it here.
thanx 2 all in advance
Hi all
Are jiffy pellets a good choice for germinating?
Yesterday I posted a request for help on the use of jiffy pellets, and although I got some good help I'm still in 2 minds on whether to go with jiffy pellets or paper towels. I serched the forums but didn't find the definitive answer.
Some 'rules' for this debate:
1. Let's assume we will grow in soil.
2. Let's assume we will pre-soak seeds for 24 hours in a cup of water.
3. Let's assume that using paper towels is a good, tried and tested method.
4. Let's remember what is good about jiffy pellets - namely that they offer a good way of transferring the sprouting seeds to soil with a minimum of touching (and possibly damaging) the seeds.
So, I'm not looking for people to call it for either towels or pellets. Towels work, that's not in question. What I want is a DEFINITIVE VERDICT about pellets - are they a good choice? Or do they give problems? Will the seed grow into the pellet ok, or have problems? Is all that peat ok for the sprouting seed? After transferring to soil does the pellet retain too much water which can cause rot? etc etc...
Anyone who has experience (good or bad) of using pellets, or have heard stories of pellet use are invited to share it here.
thanx 2 all in advance