SwellingPeat discs and potsis a perfect solution for people sowing seeds and producing seedlings at home, even on a window sill. They provide seedlings with ideal growth conditions and there is no fear of damaging the roots during transplanting. Plants are planted together with the discs in which they grow into larger pots or permanently in the garden. Thanks to thissowing seeds at homeand preparing your own seedlings becomes child's play!
Peat pots and discs facilitate sowing seeds at home
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One of themost difficult stepsthat beginner amateur gardeners fear when producing seedlings at home isquilting and transplanting seedlingsto larger ones pots or their permanent planting. It is then easy todamage the rootsof plants, especially if we are just starting our gardening adventure and are not experienced in these activities.
Therefore, as an alternative to the traditionally used containers or multi-pots, filled with soil for sowing, I suggestpots and swelling peat ringsJiffy pots and peat rings are the most popular, but now you can buy equally good pots and discs of other brands.
Many peoplepraise them as a convenient, easy-to-use and aesthetic solutionSuch opinions can be found on our forum, in the thread: peat pots - opinions.There are many examples of using pots and rings . You can sow seeds of flowers, vegetables and herbs in them.
Jiffy peat rings. We soak them in water so that they swell, and then sow the seeds.
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Jiffyand other brands of peat rings are made of an airy and properly fertilized peat substrate. They are light and do not take up much space, so it is easy to store or move them to another place (e.g. from the house to the plot).After soaking, the discs swell, significantly enlarging their sizeThen they are ready for sowing seeds.
Sowing tomatoes in peat rings
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Peat rings do not require the use of pots and soilThe role of soil is fulfilled by the peat disc itself, providing the plant with an airy and stable substrate. By the way, we are sure that it is a sterile medium, free from any pathogens. Peat discs keep theirshape thanks to themesh coating, which decomposes over time and leaves no trace of it.Therefore, when the plants sown from seeds are ready to be transplanted into larger pots or a garden bed, they do not need to be removed from the peat disc. Without fear of damaging the roots,plants are planted together with the peat disc in which they grow
Jiffy peat potsand similar from other manufacturers have similar advantages. They differ from ordinary plastic pots in that they are completely decomposed. Plants grown in peat pots also do not need to be removed from the ground, but together with the pot can be transplanted into a larger pot or to their destination.The peat pot will soon disappear, fertilizing the soil , and before this happens, the plant's roots can freely grow through the pot.
Plant the plant into the ground without taking it out of the pot. The peat pot will decompose.
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BasicThe difference between a peat disc and a peat potis that the disc is also a substrate, and the pot, just like a regular pot, must be filled with soil for sowing.
Swelling rings and peat pots can be purchased separately but are also available in setstogether with a box and lid to help maintain adequate humidity, creating aminiature greenhouse set, ready for settings even on the window sillA full selection of such sets can be found in the shop of our guide.In the future, it is enough to buy new swelling discs or peat pots and soil for sowing to your container and lid.
Both rings and peat pots have another important advantage over ordinary plastic pots. Well,peat rings and pots are entirely made of natural and airy material , which is peat.As a result, with their entire surface, they remove excess moisture and allow air exchange. As a result, the likelihood of rotting seedlings, the formation of mold on the substrate and the development of fungal diseases is much lower than in the case of traditional plastic pots. Even if we moisten the soil with sown seeds too much, nothing bad should happen.
How to use swelling discs and peat pots?
The use of swellable peat discs is very simple:
- First, saturate the peat discs with water.
- When they swell and reach their target size, we can put seeds in them.
- While waiting for sprouting, cover the container with discs with a transparent lid, foil or glass to maintain adequate humidity.
- Remember also about the temperature appropriate for the germination of selected plants and regular irrigation.
- When the seedlings get older,they can be transplanted together with the discs, without removing them from the substrate .
Equally easy isusing peat pots . The only difference is that the pots need to be filled with soil for sowing seeds. There is no need to wait for the pots to swell, as they are sold in their final sizes.
