Perennials

Grasses

Safe and easy transplantation

It is no wonder ornamental grasses are more and more popular with consumers. They provide interesting plant borders year-round. Propagation is normally by division or tissue culture. The plantlets are raised in small containers under glass or in tunnels. Jiffy’s media for this stage of grasses production include our flexible Preforma Plugs and biodegradable Pots. Both make transplantation safe and easy.

Broad portfolio of growing media

Grasses are usually matured on outdoor container fields, or indoors on ebb and flow tables. Choose from the growing media that best suits your favored cultivation and irrigation methods. For example, your crop will need stronger or weaker levels of capillary action depending on how they are grown. We can help you select or customize the right production media for your grasses.

Attractive coloring and vertical growth

We advise a substrate rich in organic matter, calcium, and trace elements. It should also have good water-holding properties. Ornamental grasses need relatively high levels of fertilizer and a pH of 5.5 to 6. Volcanic sand or pumice can be added for their silicon content. This will give your grasses attractive coloring and vertical growth thanks to their strong cell walls.

Jiffy’s best fitting solutions for growing grasses

All-in-one high yield solution

The Jiffy Growblock is the number one choice for all cut-flower and vegetable growers using hydroponic systems, greenhouses or other nursery applications. And thanks to air-pruning, better temperature control, and versatility, Jiffy Growblocks create healthier, stronger plants.

The compostable classic

Jiffy Pots Original are 100% “home-compostable and approved for organic production. No chemicals are used during the manufacture of Jiffy Pots, which makes them the number-one choice for food crops.

Fast germination

Jiffy Pellets are an open-wall, net container and medium all in one. It is easy to work with, economical to ship. They are available as bulk pellets for loading yourself, but also pre-loaded into global tray standards or on a poly-roll. Available in Peat, Coco and mix substrates.