The horticultural industry is at a turning point. Around the world, growers are under increasing pressure to reduce their reliance on peat and switch to more sustainable alternatives. At Jiffy, we understand that making this transition can feel like a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be. With over a decade of research, development, and customer trials, Jiffy has created a full range of peat-free solutions designed to deliver reliable results while reducing environmental impact.
From propagation to cultivation, Jiffy’s peat-free options offer consistency, performance, and sustainability. Here’s a closer look at how these solutions can help you grow.
Jiffy Growbags: Performance Without Peat
Jiffy Growbags have always been 100% peat-free. Made from RHP-certified coir, they come in two formats:
- Finesse Growbags – contain extra-washed, buffered coir, ready to use with just water and fertilizer.
- Essence Growbags – delivered untreated so growers can rinse and condition according to their own specifications.
Both Finesse and Essence are available in multiple recipes with optional planting, dripper, and drainage holes. Unlike inert substrates, coir naturally buffers water and nutrients, creating a healthy rootzone with optimal aeration and permeability.
Jiffy Growblocks: Compact and Powerful
Jiffy Growblocks are another peat-free innovation. Made from extra-washed, buffered coir with added nutrients, they provide growers with high performance in a compact form. Their space-saving design makes them ideal for indoor crops like tomatoes, peppers, and salad greens.
Surrounded by industrially compostable PLA netting, Growblocks are sustainable from start to finish. They expand quickly in water, are easy to handle, and help growers achieve close to 100% success rates. Organic options are also available for environmentally conscious production.
Jiffy Pots: The Original, Reinvented Peat-Free
Since the 1950s, Jiffy Pots have been a trusted choice for growers worldwide. Today, our new peat-free Jiffy Pots carry this legacy forward with even more sustainable benefits:
- Made entirely from renewable, plant-based materials
- 100% plastic-free and certified biodegradable
- Excellent air flow and drainage, perfect for robotic greenhouses
- Strong and durable for indoor and outdoor crops
These pots are highly suited for young plants, trees, herbs, vegetables, soft fruits, and even wine grapes. They’re efficient, sustainable, and a no-nonsense option for modern horticulture.
Jiffy-7C Pellets: Compact, Clean, and Efficient
For decades, Jiffy Pellets have been synonymous with easy and reliable propagation. Now available as peat-free Jiffy-7C Pellets, they combine convenience with sustainability.
Made from RHP-certified coir and enclosed in compostable PLA netting, Jiffy-7Cs save space, reduce shipping costs, and expand quickly in water. Their design fits multiple tray combinations, making them versatile for different growing systems.
These pellets excel in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), helping keep recirculation systems clean while ensuring excellent drainage and aeration. By enabling earlier transplanting and shipping, Jiffy-7Cs boost efficiency and reduce sticking times.
Jiffy Preforma: Flexible Peat-Free Plugs
Jiffy Preforma plugs are a flexible, high-performance solution for cuttings, seeds, and tissue culture. Manufactured in the Netherlands, these peat-free plugs maintain 35% air-filled porosity throughout the growth cycle, which is critical for strong and uniform root development.
Preforma plugs are ready to use—no blending, fertilizing, or watering needed. Their stable structure won’t block irrigation systems, and they integrate seamlessly with grading and transplanting equipment. Growers can even customize plug trays to match their setup.
The results? Faster sticking times (up to 20% reduction), uniform crops, and unbeatable success rates.
Jiffy Substrates: Tailored Peat-Free Mixes
Switching to peat-free substrates can seem daunting, but Jiffy makes it simple. Our peat-free mixes are carefully blended from high-quality coco products, wood fibers, pine bark, minerals, compost, and clays. With decades of in-house research and testing, plus extensive customer trials, Jiffy ensures that growers never have to compromise on quality.
Key benefits of Jiffy peat-free substrates:
- Unmatched air-filled porosity, drainage, and stability
- Tailored EC and pH levels to crop requirements
- Easy fertilization and irrigation
- Long shelf life and enhanced food safety
Our experts work closely with growers to guide them through the transition, providing advice on fertilization and irrigation schedules to optimize success.
Why Choose Jiffy for Your Peat-Free Journey
- Proven expertise: Over 10 years of peat-free development and customer trials
- Certified quality: RHP-certified, plastic-free, OMRI-listed, and ISO-22000 food safety-certified production
- Sustainable innovation: Renewable, biodegradable, and carbon-lite solutions for every crop stage
- Global reliability: A trusted partner for professional growers worldwide
Partnering for a Peat-Free Future
At Jiffy, we believe that sustainability and performance go hand in hand. From propagation pellets to growbags and substrates, our peat-free solutions are designed to support growers in producing high-quality crops profitably and responsibly.
Transitioning to peat-free is not just about compliance—it’s about building a more sustainable future for horticulture. With Jiffy, you don’t have to choose between performance and responsibility. You can have both.