peat pellets (Hydrated)

[Lisasbolt]

I have seen on youtube loads of people using these. i bought some and have had mixed results.
Some grow.
But from my last batch, planted over a week and half ago, nothing out of 100 or so have popped up, i think i am putting the correct amount of water in, they stay damp but not water logged, but seem to be going slightly green. in a cold frame so nice and warm.

Any clues, should i give up as convenience wise they would be great.

Oh, growing different toms, peppers (i know take longer)
Fennel, different herbs, kohl rabi. Cucamelons, Nothing in 10 days and i normally have a lot shooting up, in my normal cells

Thanks

[arpoet]

Sorry, you've lost me. Am I having a senior moment?

[Fleurisa]

They are commonly known as Jiffy-7 peat pellets. I haven't used them. What temperatures will you get over winter in Almeria?

[Lisasbolt]

Sorry i am talking about dehydrated peat pellets. I have a lot but nothing seems to be growing in them this time around. So i do not know if it is worth my while trying again

Lisa

[Bigmallly]

Forgive me if I'm wrong but I think Lisa is referring to Jiffy Pellets.

Snap.

[Lisasbolt]

Yes i am, i did not realise that they were called jiffy, thought that was the bag they were sent in

Winter never goes below 10, normally high teens, but bought a polytunnel last week so should have tom's etc all year.

[veggiechicken]

I think we're all talking about the same things - Jiffy-7®
I've never had much success with Jiffy pellets. I don't use them anymore.

[alldigging]

I've used some and tbh most of them went green and nothing else grew. The chard did REALLY well in them but then it'll grow it you selotape it to the window and ignore it. OK, almost.

[teakdesk]

Stopped using them as they go green and often rotted and collapsed before being potted on. They also have the reputation of going dry when potted on, even though the surrounding compost is wet.

[PyreneesPlot]

I don't know how they compare to peat, but I use coir pellets with success for most brassicas, corn, celery, chillies, tomatoes, aubergines, peppers. Sometimes things have to be potted on, but usually only when the conditions are not warm enough outside. The pellet must be burried or they do dry out.