Coir pellets

svalli · February 29, 2008

I started first pepper seeds today. Just before moving I purcased more seed starting pellets from Wal-Mart and did not pay attention what they were made of. These pellets are Burpee brand and now when I expanded them I noticed that they are not made out of peat like the Jiffy ones; these are made out of coir. The coir pellets did not expand as much as the peat ones and seem to be kinda loose with paper like material around it.

Has anyone used these before? I like using the Jiffy peat pellets, because I do not have to make a such mess inside.I wonder how the coir will hold together and how well does it keep moist. I have used coir in potting mix, but have not started seeds in pure coir.

February 29, 2008	#1
svalli Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vaasa, Finland, latitude N 63° Posts: 838	Coir pellets I started first pepper seeds today. Just before moving I purcased more seed starting pellets from Wal-Mart and did not pay attention what they were made of. These pellets are Burpee brand and now when I expanded them I noticed that they are not made out of peat like the Jiffy ones; these are made out of coir. The coir pellets did not expand as much as the peat ones and seem to be kinda loose with paper like material around it. Has anyone used these before? I like using the Jiffy peat pellets, because I do not have to make a such mess inside.I wonder how the coir will hold together and how well does it keep moist. I have used coir in potting mix, but have not started seeds in pure coir. __________________ "I only want to live in peace, plant potatoes and dream." - Moomin-troll by Tove Jansson