Re: [CH] Jiffy pots (was Growing)

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I am finding that "Jiffy" has become a comon name for all kinds of
growing trays.Are you just saying beware of the peat moss jiffy trays or
all?
M


"Parkhurst, Scott Contractor" wrote:

> > 32 Jiffy pots nicely fill one 10 gal aquarium.  :)
>
> >I've plexi lids cut for the tops of the tanks to hold heat and
> > moisture in, but then can let out (moisture) as necessary.
>
>   Watch out for those Jiffy pots.  I won't use them after last
> year's experience.  They aren't worth the hassle of watching
> the moisture like a hawk.  They soak up moisture from the
> soil, and mine had mold grow on the outside.  Cutting back
> on watering to keep the mold in check meant that the plants
> started to wilt.  The mold was easy enough to wipe away,
> but it kept coming back.  If the seedlings get root bound,
> you have to water more often, exacerbating the problem.
> Then I lost the supposed benefit of putting the plants pot-and-
> all into the ground because I didn't want to put unidentified
> mold into the garden.  They are not worth the hassle.
>
> And, no, a fan circulating air didn't help in the least.
>
> Scott... not a fan of Jiffy pots in... KCK

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