Starter coir pellets x100

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Another added bonus to the coir pellets is that they allow for proper air circulation, even if there is too much water. Proper aeration is incredibly important for plants, since it allows for optimal growing conditions. It helps to prevent root rot and compacted soil, and the roots have an easier time in the uptake of water. 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. 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 This range of Jiffy pellets are manufactured from peat, carefully harvested from bogs. They are are subject to stringent controls to ensure minimal environmental impact. Extra Deep Peat Pellets If you enjoy raising your plants from seed but hate the hassle, you might want to try coir pellets. For germination of seeds, pellets are an easy, fast, and clean method. When compared to peat pellets, coir discs for seed planting are an eco-friendly option.

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. Mixes can be expensive: Garden suppliers know that coco coir can be annoying to work with sometimes, so they’ve started to offer coconut coir mixes. This saves a lot of time but is pretty expensive — and making your own mix isn’t too difficult. Types of Coco Coir After the coir is separated from the coconuts, it’s stored in piles for a few years. This puts it at risk for pathogens due to the natural pH of coco coir. Most producers that experience this will chemically sterilize the coir so it’s ready for use in your garden. This also has its risks — it can prematurely break down the fibers and peat. My first experience of using coco coir was with a cheap brand and led to iron and calcium deficiencies in our long trailing petunia plants and also a high pH number which I discovered after testing the soil. 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.​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.

Provide nutrients – By the time the seedlings have their second or third set of true leaves, the roots are usually penetrating the netting. For tall, healthy transplants, it’s best to either fertilize at this time or plant the seedlings, pellet and all, in a small pot.By this stage an unheated greenhouse should suffice. This is obviously dependent on the weather. Chillies don’t like the cold and shouldn’t be left unprotected if the temperature is going to go down below 10ºC. In the summer months, hardier annuum chillies can be placed outside in a sheltered spot or on a warm patio. Acclimatize them slowly, bringing them in at night for the first week or whenever the temperature threatens to drop. Chinense varieties prefer the shelter of a greenhouse.

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. Good quality manufacturers should thoroughly flush the coco coir. If gardeners wish to use it as a growing medium, it should also be treated with a calcium, magnesium and iron solution, so the salts don’t create nutrient deficiencies in the plants, this process is called buffering. May need additional supplementation: You may find your plants short on calcium and magnesium when using coconut coir, so supplementing with “Cal-Mag” may be necessary. Other fertilizers will be necessary as well since coir has low NPK levels. Coconut waste products can be used to make many dozens of different items, from hanging basket liners to doormats, rope and even animal bedding material.Growing chillies from seed is fairly easy as long as you have a warm, light nursery for them. The key to success is to start early enough.