Seed Peat Pellets

August 23, 2018

Soilless seedling peat pellets, also known as seed plugs, are an easy seeding option. These are compressed dry disks of peat, plus a small amount of fertilizer, wrapped in a biodegradable film.

Compressed seed plugs in a seed-starting tray.
PC: Leslie F. Halleck

When you use pellets, seed plugs, or soil blocks, allow the seedling to grow in the small casing until the roots hit the edge of the netting or newspaper, then transplant it to a larger container.

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