Re: [CH] Peat Pellets
NECM (northeast.chileman@gmail.com)
Fri, 18 Feb 2005 19:02:15 -0600
Hi Linda,
This is one of those, Less filling!/Tastes Great!, controversies. I've
used Jiffy Peat pellets & pots for years & have only praise for them.
The one drawback is they do tend to dry out quickly so maintaining
them a bit more trouble. As Charlie wrote about the netting stifiling
root growth, I've read the peat pots inhibit root growth also. Take a
look at this picture & you decide....
http://home.comcast.net/~thenortheastchileman/wsb/media/148143/site1077.jpg
Hope this helps,
NECM
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:19:12 -0500, Ces <ces@preferred.com> wrote:
> I always thought it stifled the root growth as the original netted clump was
> still there at the end of the season. I can't say if it affected the growth
> of the plant however.
>
> Charlie
> -----Original Message-----
> [mailto:owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com]On Behalf Of Linda Panter
> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 1:35 PM
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> Subject: [CH] Peat Pellets
>
> Does anyone have any experience with using peat pellets to start
> seeds?
>
> I am just starting my spring seeds, and I am using peat pellets
> in peat cups. Eventually I will move them larger and larger, etc.
> But I read somewhere (AFTER planting these!) that most growers
> don't like the pellets.
>
> Any thoughts on why?
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> Linda
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