Questions and Answers for Jiffy Professional Greenhouse with Plant Labels Starter Kit

A:  This is to germinate seeds.

A:  No, these pods are not very big, they probably only have a 2" circumference and can only accommodate small seedlings. There are larger pods which can be used for a tree suckling. Hope this was helpful. Good Luck!

A:  Yes, if you are starting from a seed. No, if you're starting from a root or cutting.

A:  I do not think these pods would be large enough for a tree to start. I think you will need to have a little larger pod to start the trees.

A:  It would depend on the size of the seed. An acorn would be too big where as an apple seed would be okay.

A:  Thank you for your question and yes we have many professional tree growers that start their seed in our Jiffy peat pellets. Our best to you.

A:  No. There other products better suited for trees. Unless the tree is being started from a small seed.

A:  For germination alone, coupled with a heating pad, sure can!

A:  If starting from seed, yes. Itll outgrow the pot in a few weeks but these are great for starting. If it is a fruit tree, most fruit trees need to be grafted and you cant plant a seed per se. Hope this helps. If you can email me, please do. Im happy to point you in the right direction.

A:  The pods are a little too small to use for a tree starter unless its starting from a seed such as a seed from a pine cone.

A:  Yes, the pods can be stored and used later. Keep them clean and dry. Good luck.

A:  Ive had some last several years. Being kept dry is crucial.

A:  They're just dried peat moss so the shelf life should be indefinite as long as you keep them dry. I've used some that were over 14 months old with no problem.

A:  Yes, they will be fine

A:  Thank you for your question. Shelf life of the pellets is several years, I've personally used pellets over 5 years old. Do keep dry and the pellet will expand as needed when warm water is applied. Our best to you this season.

A:  Yes but i dont think youd want to use this...depends on your goal. I always direct plant my grass seed on my lawn.

A:  Thank you for your question. Yes, you can use with pellets to establish plugs and transplant over to the lawn. Ensure to cover the pellets with soil completely and keep the area moist for a couple of weeks after transplanting. Another option we have seen when needing to fill patches in sodded lawns, is establish a stand of grass using just the tray, no pellets, and a good soil so it holds to roots when taken out of the tray. If you can direct sow the seed into the soil that is really your best and most cost effective option. If we can be of further assistance don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team at 508.285.5800. Thanks.

A:  Yes, if you only want to grow a few blades of grass at a time.

A:  For your yard? Probably not the best means for your yard...but it would start the seeds. Transplanting to your yard probably isnt practical though...

A:  We used these trays and pods to grow lemon grass and ornamental grass.

A:  If you want something to grow.

A:  Yes you buy your own seeds.

A:  Yes you have to buy your own seeds. These are great for getting an early start for the plants you want to put in the ground later. I started my tomatoes inside during the winter and planted them in the garden when it was warm enough and any freeze threat had passed.

A:  Yes you need to buy your own seeds. This does not come with any. Just the pods to plant in.

A:  Yes, you must supply your own seeds.

A:  Yes. No seeds included.

A:  Yes you have to buy your own seeds do not come with kit . The small green house works well and is easy to use with great results

A:  Yes you use whatever seeds your choose. This kit does not include seeds.

A:  Yes, we have to buy or use some seeds from fruits that we have enjoyed before.

A:  Yes you have to buy seeds

A:  Nope, it's like a plug that you can drop right into it's new home.

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A:  The roots will grow though the netting. However they don't degrade after several months being in the soil.

A:  You can kind of break up each pod a bit with your fingers. Sometimes they don't seem to break up at all in the ground. I've found a few when I winterize the garden bed.

A:  No. Just plant them as is, roots have no issue growing through the netting. Probably kill the little plant if you tried!

A:  Hi no need to remove the netting.

A:  No you plant the entire thing. They did recommend that you make a cut in the bottom netting to give the roots an easier path, but otherwise you just pop them in the ground.

A:  ES, ABSOLUTELY REMOVE THE STARTED PLANT FROM THE NETTING WHEN YOU TRANSFER TO SOIL. we failed to do so, and now beautifully healthy plants are dying. When we dug them up, their root balls were totally choked inside the netting bags. I am just now here from doing what I can to cut the bags ("staking" a knife along the line of the taproot to cut the bag in a few spots) away from half a dozen still surviving plants, hoping to save some harvest. NO, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND these to a friend. Peat pots are easier to brek apart when transferring the plant to the soil.

A:  Here in the desert, I always remove the netting. It never degrades and it wicks water away from the roots. I just trim it down the sides with small scissors being careful not to cut the roots. Then I just pull it off.

A:  Yes. If you don't remove the netting the plant's roots will remain confined and the plant will not grow properly. Some people cut the netting to allow the roots to grow through it but I think carefully removing it is better. Good luck!

A:  Tim: It's not soil. It's dehydrated compressed peat that swells into a great little germination environment for your seeds when you add water. I've used them every year to start mine. I hope that helps, Hank

A:  No. It is just peat pots. I would have look at them again But did,not see where they said organic on,them. But they do work great to start your seedlings. Just make sure after you pour the warm water in you open each small pot and loosen the peat soil inside.

A:  No

A:  the peat disc are the growing medium, its organic, peat that is

A:  The soil is sphagnum peat moss. Its lists no other ingredients.

A:  Thank you for your question. The peat is sterilized once it arrives to our plant and again before being made into a pellet. Then all pellets are kept in controlled areas until shipping so there are no opportunities for any bugs to get into it. This could have happened at the store or once the product was purchased if it was stored some time before using it thus allowing for a insect to enter/borrow. We've had a couple of reports that using peat as soil and several years pass sometimes fruit flies/gnats will nest in the peat typically due to over watering or soggy conditions. They don't cause any harm to plants or humans but just a nuisance and their life cycle is approximately 10 days. At this point it's hard for us to tell what type of insect is actually on your lettuce, it appears one has developed wings which leads us to think it is fruit flies. Due to young age of the plants we would recommend pinching these off and discarding or collect several in a bag to help identify and take to your local store or county extension agent for advice on what insecticide to use. If you need further help don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team at 508.285.5800, we apologize for the inconvenience this is causing you and do wish you our best this season.

A:  I can't see the picture it is too blurry I would just wash the leaves off. I have not had any bugs in mine. Where do you have them? If you have them in your house. Everybody's home has nats, spiders etc. Put someone kind of organic bug killer on them. Crushed hot peppers, paprika something like that. Vinegar, lemon juice.

A:  It looks like the seed casings to me. Is it like a little clam shell hanging on over the edge of the leaf? Do the dark oblong objects look like split open lettuce seeds? If it's the seed casing it should fall off as your plants grow. :-)

A:  That is unfortunate; however, in my opinion the manner in which the soil is compacted would make it hard for insect larvae to survive during packaging and shipment. They could have been hiding amongst your seeds, or if you store rain water to use, they could have been in the water. I purchased the same Greenhouse kit last year and grew seedlings for corn, green onions/scallions, collards, kale, bell peppers, tomatoes, green beans, and spinach. None of my seedlings developed bugs while in the little greenhouse. Your best bet would be to remove them by hand, your seedlings are too young for any other method of insect removal. Good Luck!!! :-)

A:  I am unsure what those are. These trays should only have peat moss in the pellets. It should also be sterile of any insects or microbes. Try asking on a gardening forum. If you feel like it might be an infested tray, contact the company asap.

A:  I took mine off when the seedlings started getting close to it, which only took a few days (sweet peas).

A:  Jordyn: I think that depends on a lot of things: what seeds you're starting and the temperature and humidity of your environment. Please let me explain. All starter kits come with relatively shallow humidity domes that have to be removed right away after your seeds sprout but they don't all sprout at the same time. And the dome keeps them from drying out. You do have to remove it before the seedlings reach the dome ceiling and curl over. They seldom recover from that. You can get a taller humidity dome from The Home Depot.com and that will give you more protected time in the starter kit. I hope that helps, Hank

A:  You should remove the dome shortly after your seedlings have sprouted.

A:  My advice is to leave the dome on until all the plants have sprouted, before transplanting them. Because I planted a large variety of vegetables, I had to remove the fastest growing plants from the tray within a few days. I left the dome on for the rest of them.

A:  I used pellet pods left from last year and they worked okay.

A:  Just take the pods out that you don't want to use and set them aside in a baggie or container so you don't expose the dirt to water.

A:  They don't expire.

A:  The pellets don't expire, and I've used pellets that were years old with no problem. Just keep them dry and out of the basement. I've had trouble with mold on peat pots stored in a basement and the pots and the pellets are made of the same stuff .

A:  As long as they stay dry, they should theoretically would have no expiration date. They are compressed dried dirt. Always plant more than you think you'll need, though so you can choose the strongest plants.

A:  Keep them moist but not saturated. Saturation can cause seeds to rot rather than germinate.

A:  You just want to make sure the pods stay damp and don't dry out.

A:  No need to water until the seeds sprout. Then prop the lid open and only water when the peat pots start to turn light brown. The instructions are included on the wrapper.

A:  I presume you are asking about watering while in the "mini green house" - I add small amounts of water when the pellets start turning light brown. That indicates enough water has evaporated that it's time to add some. Moist pellets are dark brown.

A:  Keep them moist but not saturated.