Starter coir pellets x100

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Retains moisture and provides a good environment: Coco coir is one of the most effective growing media for water retention out there. It can absorb up to 10x its weight in water, meaning the roots of your plants will never get dehydrated. There’s also a lot of growing media for roots to work through, promoting healthy root development. For larger seeds such as tomato simply drop 1 or 2 seeds into the a coir pellet. I prefer to cover these larger seeds with a sprinkling of Vermiculite. (see offer)

Germination – Once the seeds have germinated and the cotyledons have opened, it’s best to remove the plastic cover. Continue to water once daily to keep the pellets evenly moist. Environmentally safe: Although I am a fan of using sphagnum peat moss in the garden, there’s no denying the environmental concerns that peat moss poses. Coconut coir doesn’t have the same problems. Unlike peat moss, which breaks down more rapidly, it can be used more than once. It’s also a repurposed waste product from a renewable resource, unlike the peat bogs where we get our peat moss. Jiffy Peat & Coir Pellets are easy to use, only requiring re-hydration to expand to the advertised sizes. On top of being some of the smallest propagation pellets on the market.

Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. This is essential if you want your chillies to ripen by the end of the season. I've grown hundreds of thousands of plugs and plants from seed and I've condensed everything you need to know into the Step by Step planting guide below. Follow the instructions and you can't go far wrong. Much more goes into the process of making coco coir safe and optimal for horticultural use, but we’ll get into that a bit lower in the article.​ There are amazing benefits to using coconut coir in your garden. But just like any other kind of growing media, there are also some downsides to consider before you buy Benefits of Coco Coir Almost all of the coconut coir used for hydroponics is brown coir, as it’s processed even more after initial harvesting. How is Coco Coir Made?

Sow the seed – Once the pellets are fully expanded, place 2 seeds in every pellet. The planting depth can be controlled by pinching or compacting the pellet. Be sure to label the tray for identification of seedlings. Use a clear, plastic lid or plastic wrap to retain moisture. Then, they’re removed from the water bath and dried for over a year. After the drying process, which is quite extensive, the coir is organized into bales.These bales are then chopped and processed into various formats, from chips, to “croutons” to classic ground coconut coir.BUILT FOR A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE – No more harming the environment by digging up our vital peat bogs. Our environmentally friendly coir fibre is made from coconut husks, a waste by-product from the food industry for a sustainable lifestyle. Perfect for Seedlings, Cuttings, Plug Plants and more. Coco Dots netted coir pellets are perfect for starting off seeds. Each pellet is wrapped in a biodegradable net that rots away over time to minimise root disturbance. Simply place in a pot or tray with water and watch the coir expand! Provide light – Place the trays under grow lights or near a sunny window. Keep the pellets evenly moist while the seeds germinate. Adding a little water to the bottom of the tray once a day is usually sufficient. Everything in between the shell and the outer coating of the coconut seed is considered coco coir. There are two types of fibers that make up coir — brown and white. Brown coir comes from mature, ripe coconuts and is a lot stronger but less flexible. White fibers come from pre-ripe coconuts and are far more flexible but much less strong.

We are an authorised dealer for Jiffy Products. Always be aware of cheap imitations, as the results you will get from them when growing and propagating will not be the same as the genuine article. Please Note Coir Pellets are the PEAT FREE way of getting your seeds / cuttings off to the best start. Being peat-free they are better for the environment and your plants. Coir Pelletsare also easier to use (no more clearing up plastic / polystyrene pots, because the pellets simply rot down in the soil after use) and produce healthier, faster growing plants. Coir Pellets are compressed coir pellets are ideal for sowing seeds or for rooting cuttings. Add water to them and watch them swell to make the ideal growing medium (3.6cm in diameter) . Coir Pellets are supplied in environmentally friendly brown paper bags with instructions.

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Now that you understand what coco coir is, how it’s processed and made, and what to look for when buying it, you’re armed with the info you need to make a good buying decision. If that sounds like a lot to look out for…IT IS! Fortunately, you don’t have to do any of that. All you have to do is make sure that it was done, either by asking your local garden shop about the supplier’s practices or by reading below, where I’ve answered most of these questions for each type of coconut coir product I review. TheBest Coco Coir For Your Garden Made from natural renewable resources. Individual pellets are wrapped in expanding unwoven, biodegradable cloth. So what does the process of using starter coir pellets entail? The first step is to simply add the pellets into a tray, followed by water. It is recommended to use warm water, as this speeds up the absorption process. Then, add your seeds into the holes and cover lightly with the coir. The final step is to place the pellets in a sunny area where the seedlings can get enough light. We know how important your garden is to you. We've listened to our customers and introduced a new improved speedy delivery service, meaning Express deliverycomes as standard.

Starting your own plants from seed is a great way to save money when gardening. Yet dragging bags of starting soil into the house is messy. Filling seed trays is time-consuming and the sterilization needed to prevent disease is a lot of work. If only there were an easier way… Coir Discs for Seed PlantingExpand the pellets – When using coir pellets for germination of seedlings, the dry flat disc must be soaked in water. Place the pellets in a waterproof tray. Make sure the small, imprinted hole is facing up. Pour warm water over the discs and wait for them to expand. When you buy a coconut coir product, you’re really buying three types of coconut coir: fiber, the pith (or coconut peat), or the coco chips.