Peat tablets: what are the pros, cons, how to apply

Peat tablets are presented for sale in the form of small washers of different sizes. This dry compacted peat substrate enriched by special additives against pathogenic microflora growth stimulants, various mineral elements. Therefore, cuttings and seedlings does not rot, and not ill blackleg. The tablet is packaged in a grid, so that the content it is not crumbled during use. Designed for growing any sprouts, especially for those seedlings that take root poorly after the pick, and for such a process as the cuttings.

Optimal variant for seeds that small (e.g., petunia, Fragaria) - 3 cm diameter. For vegetable seedlings - 7 centimeters. The perfect size - 4 cm. This washer is suitable for sowing seeds and rooting of petioles.

pros

Special benefits are not available, it is just ot hardened peat with added thereto growth stimulants and fungicides.

The main advantage - convenience to use. These tablets are of indefinite duration. The main thing is to keep them in a dry place. They easily can be moved from one place to another - you can put in a lighted area or a cooler. Also peat tablet may be transplanted into a pot volume without problems, while the seedlings are not removed from the grid.

At the bottom of the tablet is not available, so it is on the pallet. Therefore, you can pour a little water in the pan that will provide the plant with moisture.

Alternative peat tablets - coir.

disadvantages

The main drawback of these tablets - the high cost. In order to grow seedlings from seeds need at least 50-60 pieces. It is required to monitor the moisture content of the substrate on a regular basis. Do not allow drying. Food for the plant is only enough for a while, and then require feeding.

How to apply

Tablets are watered with warm water and wait until they swell. Cylinder height is increased 7 times. The diameter remains the same. Then drained excess water, and the resulting "cups" are ready. They are put on pallets. Next, the seeds are planted. In that case, if the seeds are small, you can use a toothpick. Watering seedlings should be defended only with water.

In this article, we discussed how you can use peat tabletochki, their advantages and disadvantages.

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