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The success of sowing is determined not only by the gardener's own experience, but also by the materials and tools used in the process. Today, there are many ways not only to increase sowing success, but also to make the work easier. Let's take a look at the most common ones together.
Ice Cream Tub
I'm probably not speaking just for myself when I say that a favourite sowing medium for many gardeners is an ice cream tub! Fortunately, today you don't have to run to the shop for ice cream to sow your favourite vegetables and herbs. For this purpose, seed trays are used. These containers of various sizes are usually already equipped with drainage holes, so there's no need to make your own. Another plus is that some seed trays are already sold with lids and work as mini greenhouses.
Peat Takes Centre Stage
Jiffy, or peat pellets/tablets, are made from compressed peat or basalt fibre. Peat is a natural material. It occurs in all substrates and forms their main component. They first found use among large-scale growers. Their advantage lies primarily in their storability. When transplanting, there's no risk of damaging the roots of germinated plants. The roots are fully grown through the entire jiffy and its casing, and after transplanting, the tablet decomposes and the plant continues to grow without restriction. They're therefore suitable for plants sensitive to pricking out. You can also use them for vegetative propagation – cuttings. And what are they recommended for? They're suitable for pre-growing cucumbers, courgettes, melons, peppers or tomatoes.
And the negatives? None! Even the purchase price can't ruin the gardener's wallet!
Peat pots and jiffy, what's the difference between them? Plants germinated in jiffies need to be transplanted. Peat pots can be the next place for their growth. These pots, in addition to the main component – peat, also contain balanced pH and calcium. Their undeniable advantage is that in these pots (if you get one large enough) you can grow the seedlings to a size suitable for transplanting to the final location. Plants grown in these pots suffer no shock when transplanted to the garden, and their establishment rate is 99.9%.
Greenhouse in the Living Room?
A propagator or greenhouse in the living room no longer surprises anyone. They can be found in various sizes and designs. Almost all of them already have ventilation openings, so there's no need to ventilate the seedlings several times a day and awkwardly remove and replace various seed tray covers, which often don't retain moisture effectively. Just turn and it ventilates itself! Thanks to their versatility, they're a popular tool for all growers. You can place both substrate and peat tablets in them. Mini greenhouses and mini propagators are incubators for seedlings that don't cost much and look effective and neat compared to various "homemade" solutions.
If you're into growing as a hobby, I definitely recommend trying out at least these handy tools! They'll undoubtedly make your work easier and take the worry out of sowing.