Jiffy pots

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Freek, a Dutch grower, explains the different benefits of propagating Aloë Vera in Jiffy Preforma Plugs. The video explains his process.

This story is about growing with an organic mindset, and about the transition from plastic- to Jiffy Pots.

The first Jiffy Pot trials in China proved the biodegradable plant pot offers many advantages over plastic containers. As shown in the featured video, benefits include no disposibility issues and very strong rooting. The trial was run by Beijing Vocational College of Agriculture, with tech support by Ruixue Global.

Soil and water are the two most crucial resources for feeding the world’s expanding population. For this reason, more people may be able to be fed with fewer resources by adopting the practice of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). The Global controlled environment agriculture substrate market is projected to witness a Y-o-Y growth of 15.1% in…

By reducing exposure to the chemicals used in traditional agriculture and controlling the quality of water and plant nutrients, hydroponics can help to improve food safety. To guarantee food safety, you need to effectively control the emergence and spread of pathogens that can cause disease in your crops. Hydroponics, which is a soil-less method of…

Coco products for Africa Camel Thorn Horticulture is South Africa’s main importer of Jiffy products. Based out of Johannesburg, it offers coco growing media and peat products, all with Jiffy’s certifications and guarantees. The Jiffy range already includes seedling pellets, compostable pots, growbags, microgreen trays and planks, Preforma plugs, growblocks and it’s expanding all the…

Outbreaks of foodborne illnesses such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. Coli can spell significant harm for consumers. But tackling food safety in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) space in no way falls solely on growers’ shoulders. It is important that all participants in the produce supply chain work together to ensure consumer safety. Jiffy Group…

The practice of hydroponics has emerged as an innovative solution for growing vegetables and herbs. With a focus on efficiency, it saves space, water and resources, while ensuring quality production with healthier and more abundant harvests. In this regard, Jiffy's hydroponic pots have emerged as an outstanding choice for farmers and growers looking to optimize…

In this video, we visit a grower in Belgium (Dataflor) who has successfully implemented Jiffy Pots for a new Bio-line in his automated strawberry production. He explains how the Jiffy Pots work with the potting machine, and how it helps him to offer a product he is proud of.

Producing biodegradable pots since 1953 Jiffy is very proud to announce 70 years of Jiffy Pots. Yes, we’ve been producing the biodegradable plant pots ever since 1953, long before sustainability became a hot topic. The remarkable journey actually started in 1943, when two Norwegians, Leif Koxvold and Odd Melvold, embarked on an entrepreneurial venture. Initially,…

Jiffy Group will display our growing solutions and engage in education and networking at the Canadian Greenhouse Conference at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Oct. 4-5, 2023. Come say hello at Booth #505, where we will help you discover how you can incorporate our products to streamline your operation, utilizing automation while…

The nutritional content and versatility of blueberries are some of the reasons why growing this fruit is a great option. Blueberry plants are perennial shrubs that are generally well adapted to the environmental and seasonal conditions of the northern hemisphere. However, there are varieties developed to withstand tropical climates and produce good yields. In this…

Growers are familiar with various types of containers when growing, and the rise of various compostable pots in the industry marks an important advancement in sustainable horticulture. The significance of this shift is multifold. Not only do compostable pots reduce landfill waste, but they also contribute to better quality of the plants. In doing so,…

Offering high-quality, sustainably grown lettuces is not only beneficial for the environment but can also be a competitive advantage for agricultural businesses. In today's world, where health and sustainability concerns are constantly growing, consumers increasingly value fresh and healthy produce that is responsibly produced. Therefore, in this article, we will explore the key recommendations for…

Amiens is a large, expanding city in the north of France. Aiming to become a greener, more sustainable city, an inspiring sustainable landscaping project was initiated.