Jiffy Peat Seedling Pots 5 Inch

Overview

Not plastic nursery pots, these Jiffy pots are made of biodegradable peat and have drainage holes in the base. They are sold as seed starter pots for vegetable, herb and flower gardening, meant for transplanting.

Starting seeds in peat suits gardeners who want to move seedlings without handling bare roots, and a large pack covers a full season of starts. Missing are depth, wall thickness and the planting method, so check how the pot is meant to go into the bed.

Who it's for

A gardener raising seedlings indoors for later transplanting who wants a large count of pots. People who prefer reusable plastic, or who need the pots to come with trays, should buy those separately.

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Performance notes

Peat holds moisture and lets roots reach the surrounding soil as it breaks down. Drainage holes keep seedling roots from sitting in water, and the pot supports the seedling until transplant. How fast the pot breaks down depends on moisture and soil contact.

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