jiffy pellets

[Mr. Clandestine]

yes they tend to dry out very quickly even after just sitting under the lights while you're at work they can dry out til they're almost crispy...it is fun watching them pop up though after you soak them lol

Granted, that is one cool thing about them! :jointsmile: I've never used anything else for my clones, they work very well for that purpose since in the early stages the pellets are kept at 100% humidity. They never completely dry out then. Still, I'm leaning more towards Rapid Rooters now after hearing so many good things about them.

thanks guys so your saying that if i use em before i plant them in teh ground i should cut off the netting?

I would. The netting seems to hinder the roots ability to poke their way through the sides sometimes. I've actually done side-by-side comparisons with clones, and the one without the netting had more a more abundant root system right off the bat. All of the Jiffy Pellets I've ever used actually held together well enough for me to cut the netting off right away, without suffering any ill effects. The peat holds together pretty well without it. Just remember to squeeze some of that excess water out of them when you first plant the seeds. That first soaking REALLY saturates the pellets.