Jiffy – Rockwool Cube Tray x77
- Ideal for cuttings and seedlings which prefer a peat free environment
- Complete with a seedling hole in the top to accommodate jiffy pellets or seedlings alike
- The hole is approx 25mm in diameter
- Also good at limiting the need to damage the root system
- Can be potted on easily as it allows the roots to grow through its sides.
Overview
This tray of Jiffy Rockwool Cubes is essential for all your seedling needs. They are ideal for transporting seeds, seedlings and young plants. They have been designed to be used in propagators and will help to ensure your plants thrive.
Usage:
Soak the tray of Jiffy cubes with pH adjusted plain water and place it in the bottom of a propagator. Choose healthy shoots with thick stems from which to take your cuttings and make the last cut with a sterile scalpel. Dip the cut end into a rooting gel such as Clonex and then place the end of the cutting into one of the rooting plugs. When you have finished taking your cuttings, put the lid on your propagator and move to a mild environment under your propagation light. Keep the rooting plugs moist and mist your cuttings 2-3 times a day. After a few days, gradually open up the ventilation slots on the lid of your propagator to reduce humidity.
Conversions: 1 Teaspoon = 5mL | 1 Tablespoon = 15 mL | 1 Ounce = 30mL | 1 Cup = 240 mL
The Science
Definition – What does Seed Propagation mean?
Seed propagation is the method of plant propagation (multiplying, reproducing, or breeding new plants) that is done through the use of seeds. Plants that produce seeds are called spermatophytes.
Seeds are made up of three separate parts, and when a seed matures in an optimal environment, it will germinate and actively grow. Seed propagation occurs naturally but can be done intentionally by gardeners and farmers.
GTP Hydro Explains Seed Propagation
Seed propagation is how many plants naturally reproduce. Additionally, farmers and gardeners can take advantage of seed propagation by obtaining seeds from plants they wish to propagate or grow. Many gardeners will often save and grow ornamental plants and crops from seeds, especially if the plant has many desirable characteristics. This is because seeds carry the genetic information of the parent plant, and will, therefore, retain many of the same characteristics of the parent plant.
In seed propagation, seeds can be germinated and planted in individual containers or starter plugs until they form seedlings. These seedlings can then be transferred to larger containers, or planted in beds or fields. In addition, seeds can be sown directly into the ground and allowed to grow. Additionally, seeds can be gathered from parent plants, or they can be purchased at many different retailers.
As an alternative to seed propagation, gardeners can also propagate plants via plant cuttings (taking clones), grafting, or plant tissues, depending in their skillset, range of equipment they have available, and the plants they are wishing to propagate.
Testimonials
Carl Davy:
“I got this kit to help grow some exotic chillies. It’s easy to set up, and even easyer to put the seeds in! So little mess compared to the usual potting methods with loose compost. I saw a High germination success rate with about 75% of all the chillies germinating.”
Mr. Cobb:
“excellent germination rate for my super hot chillis”
“Great starter kit with everything you need. I was very successful propagating seeds for the first time“
About Jiffy
Jiffy is a brand by 1 of the UK’s largest hydroponic suppliers; HydroGarden.
Jiffy is a range of products designed for growing.
From HydroGardens website:
HydroGarden is a company that is dedicated to challenging conventional thinking by using its available resources and developing new technologies to help drive positive change within the hydroponics industry. We want to help educate our consumers and provide a range of innovative products that meet the needs and requirements of the hydroponics market. Our goal is to be innovative, positive and commercial.
About HydroGarden
HydroGarden has been supplying specialist Hydroponic equipment to the trade since February 1996. We have become a leader in the market and regularly supply products and services to retailers within the UK and abroad, as well as to an ever-increasing number of commercial growers and research organisations. As we do not supply direct to the public we are able to focus on providing the reseller with a service and product range unequalled in the market. We are a customer orientated company with a mission to bring innovative and high-quality products to the market.
HydroGarden not only distributes world leading brands but we also manufacture our own range of products, giving you the greatest opportunity to source the best hydroponic and horticultural products in the world. Our range of added value services and marketing initiatives give our clients the edge in an expanding and increasingly competitive market.
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