How to Use Peat Pellets for Tomato Transplants: And Peppers Too!

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[@evanstyduhar1296]

Hi Gary, Just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped planning for my first from-seed garden IMMENSELY. I literally just got on youtube with the intention to look up how to transplant tomatoes from Jiffy pellets, and here it was! Amazing stuff, thank you so much for your effort!

[@dkulikowski]

Thank you Gary. You always give us very good information. Excellent for new gardeners. Your onions are looking great. Mine are only 1/2 your size, started on January 25. I always look forward to your videos. You inspire a lot of people to grow gardens. Great job, well done.

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Thanks. Appreciated, I hope to help people enjoy their gardens. Please visit My Seed Shop: www.therustedgarden.com

[@thedestroyer3879]

@@MyFirstVegetableGarden is it ol to use a 45w white full spectrum led grow light?

[@ay3k92]

My peat pellets grow white mold on the top layer every time I used cinnamon powder and it didn't prevent it , but my seedlings are growing my question is : are these pellets save to plant in the garden or should I throw them away and start over?

[@AsilandNefer]

Thank you for a easy to follow instructions!

[@COYOTE165A]

Thanks so much Gary Great info for a guy just learning about planting starting Seeds etc

[@michaelwall795]

Hi Gary, do I need to feed these with food at any point before I transplant them?

[@ezrahann3438]

Is 42mm diameter ok?

[@mandy81841]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. This is my first year gardening and I am going to be growing tomatoes and cucumbers. When transplanting do we cut and remove the mesh around the pellet completely or just cut it slightly to allow the roots to grow when transplanting? Thank you again!

[@s1228t]

I have a question... do we water the pallets after we put the seed in?

[@COYOTE165A]

Those Pans are the Muffin Pans you can buy them at any Dollar store also Thanks for sharing etc.

[@Kerrigan2010]

Thank you. My first year starting from seeds. Appreciate the info :)

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

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[@johnboymcdan6786]

Use hot/warm water, they expand faster!

[@allanpennington]

I only have the intermediate size Jiffy-7, I assume I can still start the tom seeds in these but do a step into a 90x90mm plastic pot before putting them into the garden bed. I will be using a polytunnel for my toms, can I go from under lights indoors directly to the tunnel after 8 weeks, or do I have to do a few hours a day outside first? I was worried about the cold nights. I am in NZ Zone 9b and it is now spring, although last frost date is 19 Nov, but some people put their toms outside on Labour Day which is 24 Oct.

[@RoseOatley]

So once they grow leaves, I can plant them outside?

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

To keep growing in the peat pellets? Once the germinate you can put them outside to keep growing until they are like 4 inches tall or more. That is when they would be planted in the ground. Bring them in if the nights go into the 40's. Please visit my seed and garden shop www.therustedgarden.com for all your seeds, seed starting needs, neem & peppermint oil and more. Thanks!

[@RoseOatley]

Gary Pilarchik - thanks! I will go check it out

[@channonburt2372]

Thank you. I went on the jiffy website to find out if I should plant them in the little paper/fiber thing..I was on that website forever and never found the info I was looking for about THEIR product! So..Thank you!

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[@johnreed9596]

Hi Gary. I could only find 42 mm diameter peat pellets on burpee, and spoke with jiffy and they don't have either. Whee do you get the 45 x 95 mm peat pellets for tomatoes. Thank you!

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

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[@carolineokutuga726]

Thanks Gary!

[@brucecook502]

I have a question. I am about to start growing chili peppers, and I was watching other video tutorials for how to properly germinate the seeds, and another fella said that while germinating, they must be in a warm environment, but hidden from any light until they sprout. Now I am confused because you, as well as the last 2 videos made by others say that they have to be exposed to some kind of light, as well as stay warm. I'm going to use those jiffy pellets to germinate my chili pepper seeds. Should I have them exposed to light, or stay in a warm dark room? If they need light, will they germinate properly if I have them indoors exposed to artificial light in my house, or does it have to be sunlight? Thanks much :-)

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

No need to hide them IMO. But warmer the better. That is the key. Not exposed to light to germinate. 99% of seed germinate in darkness but when they break the surface, I am saying they need to be hit by intense light quickly so they dont become tall and leggy and spindly. It is about germinating and finding light fast. I now have an Amazon Influencer's Storefront. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is free to use and anything you buy may be eligible. Just use my... The Rusted Garden link at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden anytime you shop. I have garden items broken into categories.

[@jameshelms5510]

I didn’t see the deep peat pellets in your store, so I had to order them the with a standard Amazon order.

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Thanks for trying, I dont have peat pellets there. Just the trays. Have a great year. Please visit my seed and garden shop www.therustedgarden.com for all your seeds, seed starting needs, neem & peppermint oil and more. Thanks!

[@devendrasoni820]

What would you prefer, peat pallets or the coir pallets ?

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

I like the core.

[@devendrasoni820]

Thanks.. Is there any specific reason ?

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Not really as for the pellets, i like coir. The seem to hold up a bit better. I like peat for straight starting mix and container mix. But you really can use either with no noticable difference.

[@313grower]

Dude, you ROCK !!!

[@menemme]

ive been using jiffy disks for some time now but as you said there has to be enough room in the pellet for them to last 6 to 8 weeks. i cant find jiffys that big....what exactly are you using ?

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

I ordered them in bulk 1000. 50 mm x 95 mm. I made seed starting kits for my shop on-line. Search the web for peat pellets with that size.Please visit my seed shop: www.therustedgarden.com

[@factsdontmatter7664]

Would it make more sense to use a 4 inch pot to start tomatoes since they grow so fast?

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Yeah you can use larger pots. If you arent planting a lot or have the space start with a larger pot and it saves you work.

[@lennapelayo8678]

Is it safe to use rain water for the seed pallets when I seed the pallets with tomatoes and Chili Peppers thanks,Gary...

[@0x52]

It is indeed safe. Actually, it's preferred by use rain water as your tap water may be chlorinated, be at a skewed pH level or contain trace minerals that are too harsh for your baby sprouts :)

[@KSea7]

I live in DC Zone 7 I believe. Can I sit my lettuce I plan to start in pellets outside to germinate also? I am a first time gardener and my first try turned out very leggy.

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Yep. Bring them out during the day and inside at night. They works well. I am doing a video on that soon.Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com

[@ciarasherrianne]

What category are these under in your seed shop? I didn't see them.

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

They are now listed under Products. Thanks. I didnt set a link Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed and Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/

[@ThePezzy12345]

Thanks for the video. Appreciate the info. Can you maybe do a video using those cheap $5 Jiffy greenhouses (with their peat pellets) you can get at Home Depot or Menards? I would love to hear your take on those and a review of their product.

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

LOL. I dont like them. Too small. I would rather just use the plastic cells. That is why I made a kit with the bigger pellets.

[@lilski88]

hi gary, i am wondering, can you leave seedlings in these peat pellets for longer than 8 weeks? how much longer could they go before they have to be transplanted, and if I have to transplant, what is the next appropriate size? 1 gallon?

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Peat is tough as the roots grow into them and out of them. When the roots are coming out they are ready to transplant. 1 gallon is plenty. Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for all your gardening needs at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications. Thanks

[@s1228t]

Very informative video

[@dyscea]

Thanks for the pellet size tip. I suspected as much for tomatoes. Good to hear it verified :)

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Glad to help.

[@Keasbeysknight]

Stupid things i learned in this video vs others.... probably because its common sense, but no one talks about how to water them after they get started or dry out or frequency, makes sense to let them wick it back in and just keep a little in the bottom of the tray, but no one says it. I know this is many years old but i just started mine, i live in utah and its only been steady not freezing weather for a couple weeks. once mine need sunshine, should i just put them outdoors asap?

[@Dabigez829]

What type of dirt are you using, I can't read the bag on the table.

[@QuzieSuzieQ]

Rick Buisson the bag on the table is actually diatomaceous earth. Not soil but crawling insect killer.

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Those of Jiffy Pellets. Please visit My Seed Shop: www.therustedgarden.com

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Yep was used on another video.

[@jazzjackson7423]

Can you start a pumpkin in there

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

No I recommend a larger container. They start but its good to have more root space for growth. Please visit my seed and garden shop www.therustedgarden.com for all your seeds, seed starting needs, neem & peppermint oil and more. Thanks!

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[@davidtheiss7108]

You da man. 👍

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks👍🏽

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[@daleziefflie8453]

Have grown Pepers and Tomatoes in the smaller pellet for years. .Put in garden at 4 weeks and they have grown every year.Why is that

[@MyFirstVegetableGarden]

Why have the grown?***Please visit my seed and garden shop at www.therustedgarden.com/ I currently have a sale on for 43 packs of seeds (tomatoes, peppers, cool weather crops) for well under $1 a pack. Plus a ton of other stuff. Thanks!

[@kenmorley2339]

As far as I am concerned peat pellets are rubbish . I tried them but have no confidence in them .

[@hLo0202]

Hi, I have 3 tomato seedlings in a peat pellet, I'm planning to transfer them over to a larger container soon. Should I open up the peat pellet and separate the 3 plants in to different containers or just plant the whole pellet into a single container?