Peat-Free Jiffy Growbags Help Soilless Fruit and Vegetable Growers Reach Higher Yields Sustainably

The Jiffy Growbag is the most powerful multipurpose growing medium available on the market for commercial fruit and vegetable growers today. More and more operators are turning to Jiffy Growbags because they promote optimal root growth, allow for better space management, reduce disease issues–all while being easy to use and better for the environment.

The Sustainability of Jiffy Growbags

Jiffy Growbags’ are completely peat-free and utilize certified, 100% organic coco coir substrate from our own production facilities in Sri Lanka. This substrate is composed of the pithy tissues of coconut husks. It is a renewable, environmentally friendly option with no disposability issues.

Growbags contain the ideal water-to-air ratio for root development, which helps growers achieve up to 90% in water savings.

As of June 2024, Growbags are now enhanced with 20% recycled plastic–without compromising on crop yield or safety–making this the ideal option for eco-friendly growers who don’t want to sacrifice quality. Our immediate next goal is a significant one: to elevate the recycled plastic content in our growbags to 40% by 2025.

Growbags are also delivered dried and compressed for reduced shipping, storage, and handling.

Easy-to-Use and Customizable Solutions For Growers

The grow bags are easy to re-water. Plus, the content of your bags can be adjusted to your crop and/or climate.

Jiffy’s Growbags come in two formats: regular and EasyFill. Each can be filled with our standard Jiffy Essence substrate or premium Jiffy Finesse substrate.

Jiffy Finesse Substrate

Jiffy Finesse is our premium range option for Growbags. Guaranteed low in sodium and chloride levels thanks to our RHP-certified production process, Jiffy Growbags come ready to use. Jiffy Finesse bags are triple-washed: once to rinse the raw coir material, the second to treat with a water-soluble calcium fertilizer, and the third to lower the EC to acceptable RHP levels. Best for sweet peppers, soft fruit cultivated in high-tech growing systems, and other demanding crops.

Jiffy Essence Substrate

Jiffy Essence Growbags are the perfect budget choice. They are delivered ready to be rinsed and treated by the end-user. These are ISO-certified, OMRI-listed and suitable options for USDA-certified organic products. Jiffy Essence is recommended for tomatoes, cut flowers, hemp, etc.

Both Jiffy Finesse and Jiffy Essence are:

– A terrific match for young plants propagated with Growblocks and Preforma

– Highly successful in drip irrigation gutters or beds

– Customizable in size and planting holes

Additionally, the air-water ratio can be manipulated by varying the percentage of husk chips and coir pith. Here are three of our Growbags standard substrate recipe options:

Jiffy Husk Chips Growbag

Husk Chips Growbags contain 100% husk chips. These bags are most popular in moderate climates for crops which prefer heavy irrigation. Thanks to their very high air content (44%) when saturated with water, they maintain optimal oxygen levels in the root zone. Your crop will thrive right up to the end of the season.

Jiffy 50-50 Growbag

Our 50-50 Growbags contain a special combination of 50% coco pith and 50% husk chips, mixed for the best possible results. The substrate has a very high water-holding capacity, which makes it perfect for use in hotter climates. If you’re growing strawberries, you need Jiffy 50-50s.

Jiffy High Yield Growbag

Jiffy High Yield Growbags have two layers. The top layer is coco pith, which stimulates

root development and kickstarts growth. The bottom layer is an airy substrate made

of husk chips. This ensures optimal oxygen diffusion in the root zone, thanks to its high air content. The plant's roots seek the fine top portion of the Growbag.

Ease of Use and Disease Prevention

Growbags are extremely easy to use. They are lightweight and portable, which make them easy to transport and set up–even in tight spaces–to help you maximize your production capacity. They are pre-filled with plant, dripper, and drain holes. Some Growbags, like our Jiffy EasyFill, come pre-filled and simplify the planting process. Their design allows for easy and quick transplanting to save time and labor costs.

Growbags’ porous material allows excess water to escape easily, which is critical for producing disease-free, contaminant-free food crops. They are also manufactured in an ISO 22000-certified production location. Growbags create a barrier between plants and their environment, which helps minimize the risk of spreading soil-borne diseases. This isolation is particularly valuable in organic or sustainable farming systems, where the use of chemical pesticides is restricted.

JIffy’s Plant-Cycle Recommendation

Using Jiffy products from seed to harvest is how commercial fruit and vegetable growers around the world keep consistent quality throughout the production cycle.

For seed germination, we advise using Jiffy-7 plugs. Once germinated, the young plants can be propagated in Jiffy Growblocks. The Growblocks can then be placed on top of the Growbag.

With a consistent product quality throughout the entire range, we guarantee a successful cultivation with the highest yields. Together, we can feed and beautify the world.

Let’s work together

Jiffy is a leading global supplier of premium growing media and solution thinking. We aim to serve you, our customers in plant propagation and cultivation, to achieve better results with fewer worries. We do this by continually improving, innovating, and working toward our common goals, based on scientific research, teamwork, and decades of experience. Let’s develop sustainable plant growing solutions together: Let’s start today!


Kyle Freedman

Segment Manager CEA

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919-240-3359

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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.

Peat-free solution

The Jiffy Growbag has unbeatable rooting characteristics. Made of 100% RHP Foundation Certified coco substrates our bags fit every crop. Together with our coco growblocks they deliver a sustainable all-in-one high yield solution.