Jiffy 7 Propagators

**Lumpy** · 28-02-2016, 05:01 PM

I tried those 'just add water - watch them expand and then sow your seeds' pots last year. Many of the seeds did not germinate and those that did ended up very leggy as I had to water them so often to keep them from going crispy.

It did not go well but I'm a numpty so...................

**veggiechicken** · 28-02-2016, 05:06 PM

I've never got on with those pellets either - does look neat and tidy though. Perfect for you Deano

**Deano's "Diggin It"** · 28-02-2016, 05:08 PM

Is that a "Thumbs Down" then "Lumpster"

**Greenleaves** · 28-02-2016, 05:27 PM

Tried them last year....want bother to use this year, constantly drying out and very poor germination rate

**Jungle Jane** · 28-02-2016, 05:29 PM

I've used them years ago,but they're more expensive than buying a bag of compost & reusing cell trays & pots. When you look at the content of them,you could buy a 50L block of coir for about �2 at h0me bargains.

**Deano's "Diggin It"** · 28-02-2016, 05:38 PM

Cheers! So the pot washing wasn't a waste of time then!

Always seem's the conventional way, is always the way to go!

**veggiechicken** · 28-02-2016, 06:02 PM

Why don't you buy a few of the pellets and see what you think?
You're a lot more meticulous than I am so you may be OK with them.

**Lumpy** · 28-02-2016, 06:15 PM

I agree with VC - have a go and see if they work for you.

**Lisasbolt** · 28-02-2016, 06:15 PM

Sorry i do not get on with the pellets either but the ones i have left are very good for courgettes, cucumbers etc, just for getting them started and then their roots grow out very quickly and then into their position.

**Alison** · 28-02-2016, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by Deano's "Diggin It" View Post

Cheers! So the pot washing wasn't a waste of time then!

Always seem's the conventional way, is always the way to go!

Unless you've had disease then I think that pot washing is ALWAYS a waste of time. Just knock the soil out and reuse

. Re the pellet things, I found them a big of a pain but not as bad as peat pots (which my dad used to love for his runners). I find watering a lot easier in normal pots or even newspaper ones a lot easier.

**Bigmallly** · 28-02-2016, 08:02 PM

Another thumbs down Deano for reasons already mentioned........................ Stick wi yer pots & compost.............

**skeggijon** · 28-02-2016, 08:15 PM

I tried them out last year and had reasonable germination, but they were slow compared to other seedlings after potting on.

**Ger-annie-um** · 28-02-2016, 08:38 PM

Wow......I must be really lucky, I've been using them for the past 5 years and had excellent results. I only use them for tomatoes, chillies, cucumbers etc but have had pretty much 95% come true. I get them on internet sites for a reasonable cost 200 for around �12 -�15. Not had too much of a problem with drying out. I just put a little warm water into the base every 3-4 days. I pot on as soon as I can see roots starting to penetrate the outer lining.

**Ger-annie-um** · 28-02-2016, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by Deano's "Diggin It" View Post

Hi All

The new growing n sowing season upon us!

Been doing a little research, these "Jiffy 7" coir/peat pellet Propagators?

Anyone use'd, any good?

Ordered 4 today but got phone all saying they had mixed stock n didn't have any!

They just look so tidy n organised! Any feed back much appreciated!

I could send you a few small ones if you'd like to 'try before you buy'

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