Expand 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. 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.

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. First, they need to remove the coir from the coconuts. This is done by soaking the husks in water to loosen and soften them. This is either done in tidal waters or freshwater. If done in tidal waters, the coconut coir will take up a large amount of salt, which will need to be flushed out by the manufacturer at a later stage. 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 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.

Jiffy-7 – The Original

SO EASY AND CONVENIENT – No more fiddling with loose compost and many pots! Each 36mm round pellet contains enough growing medium to get your plants started. Just place the amount of pellets you need in a waterproof container, add warm water and leave it until liquid is absorbed and the pellets have swelled and are damp. You are then ready to fill your pellets with seeds and cuttings. 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) 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. 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. Coir Pellets Growers who use jiffy often comment that their seedlings and cuttings will start sprouting after 2 days. A product of the extensive testing that jiffy products have been through.

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.

Jiffy Grow Blocks | Organic Coir (Peat Free) Seed Propagation

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. To guarantee the high quality standard of our products, we certify our product portfolio for organic use, biodegradability, quality, uniformity, etc. This way we help you to meet the requirements your products need in the field for organic production, sustainability, biodegradability and quality. 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. 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.