We all see the pictures on social media of oceans filled with plastic harming the planet. There is a general trend – plastic is an unpopular material. When looking to food products, customers seem to be willing to pay higher prices for higher standards, when food is for instance produced ecologically. It will cost a little bit more than the regular plastic pots, but we think that the customer will be ready to pay a small premium. This spring we will do some orders in some selected shops in Scandinavia and Germany, to find out how the pots hold up in the shops and to see how the customers react. But we also aim for the eatable plants and herbs." “We will put the pots in the market for the spring and bedding plants, that seems to be the most obvious use for it. This spring the new All Nature concept will be put in several trials in garden centers and shops. In development Jiffy cooperated with three Danish growers: Trekanten, Tvillingegården and Fashion Flowers. Jiffypots are available in more than 30 sizes and designs. In this case a 12 cm Jiffypot was selected in combination with a 6 hole tray. The All Nature tray is made from recycled cardboard making the total concept produced in 100% natural materials. In order to find a complete concept, it is important to have a connection between the grower and the outlet side." It’s not always easy for them to get the right price for the products. They want to differentiate themselves from the rest of the market. “There is a positive interest in these new pots also from the growers side. "We started the process this fall with the support and connection between growers, retailers and garden centers", says Axel. In order to communicate the obvious advantages of the Jiffypot to the market FloraCup has created the All Nature concept. The roots penetrate through the pot wall and therefore the pot should not be removed before planting. The fact that the consumer don’t have to remove the pot when transplanting also has the advantages that the rooting of the plant will remain safe and healthy into the ground. Only when the customer places the pot in the ground, the process of composting starts and the roots find their ways in the ground. The nursery has a stable pot to work with in potting machines, and the customer can bring the pot home safely. Consumers should be able to recognize and appreciate that the plants are grown in 100% natural pot, however we also need to assure that the pot is stable and free from algae when put on display in the shops. In order to keep the pots stable and clean, also at the point of sales, the plants should not stand to close together on the growing tables. "An example is how much to water the plants. Working closely together with the growers is a key issue. "Thereby the pots will repel water in the first part of the growing process and handling in potting machines and other automation has become possible similar to other conventional pots. We added a natural wax to the mix of soil and paper", he explains. "So we use a formula that slows down the process of soaking up water. “The problem with traditional paper pots is that they soak up water too much, which make them difficult for production", Axel Hallum of FloraCup says. Once new roots appear, transplant cuttings into larger containers using a Jiffy Potting Mix that best suits your new plants.The well-known paper pot producer Jiffy has developed a new flowerpot that is 100 percent natural. Place Jiffy-Pots, Jiffy-Strips, and/or Jiffy Greenhouses on a Jiffy-Gro Heat Mat for optimal temperature (70-80 degrees F). Make small hole in the center of the mix and place the cutting, Pack mix firmly around stem and water. Dampen the mix with water to prepare for planting cuttings. Fill Jiffy-Pots, Jiffy-Strips, and/or Jiffy Greenhouses with Jiffy Natural & Organic Seed Starting Mix. use a supplemental fertilizer approximately two weeks after planting. Our peanut butter spread even maintains its smooth, creamy texture with no stirring required. Transplant into Jiffy Transplant products using one plant per pot, or transplant outside following spacing requirements on Your Ferry-Morse, or Lilly Miller Seed Packets. Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter with Honey is That Jif’ing Good, making it perfect for a variety of recipes from simple sandwiches to delightful baked goods, dolloped on celery, or just on its own straight from the jar. After seedlings have developed a true set of leaves, keep one seedling per pot or cell by using scissors to remove the weaker plants. If in Jiffy Greenhouse, remove the dome once germination is present. At first Sign Of germination, remove the seedlings from the heat mat to prevent stretching. Place Jiffy-Pots, Jiffy-Strips, and/or Jiffy Greenhouses on a jiffy-Gro Heat Mat for best germination and optimal temperature (70 to 80 degrees F). Water thoroughly - enough Rater so it just seeps out of bottom of pot or cell. Place 2 or 3 seeds per pot or cell, cover with a thin layer of mix. Dampen the mix with water to prepare for planting of your seeds. Fill Jiffy-Pots, Jiffy-Strips, and/or Jiffy Greenhouses with Jiffy Natural & Organic Seed Starting Mix 2.
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