Jiffy Peat Pots | 3in Round - 22-Pack

Biodegradable Peat Pots for Direct-to-Garden Transplanting, 3in Round Value Pack

Transplanting seedlings from a plastic tray into the garden can shock roots enough to stall growth for days, right when a plant should be settling in and taking off. Jiffy Peat Pots let you skip that step: the whole pot goes into the ground with the seedling, and roots grow straight through the porous peat walls into the soil beyond.

This 22-count value pack of 3in pots suits growers starting a full batch of vegetable or flower seedlings that need more root room than a 2in pot, without paying a per-pot premium for a smaller pack.

Key Features & Benefits

• Biodegradable peat construction — made from organic peat material that breaks down naturally in soil.
• Porous walls — let roots grow through the pot and into surrounding soil before transplant day.
• Zero-shock transplanting — set the whole pot into the ground, no removing or disturbing the root ball.
• Available in multiple sizes and pack counts — match pot size to the seedling and pack count to how many you're starting.

Who Should Use This

This fits home gardeners and hobbyist growers starting seedlings that will eventually go into garden soil, especially transplant-sensitive crops like squash, melons, and cucumbers that dislike having their roots disturbed.

About Jiffy

The Jiffypot is the product that put Jiffy on the map: a biodegradable peat pot designed specifically so gardeners never have to pull a seedling out of its container. Jiffy, part of Green Garden Products, still builds these pots from the same peat formulation decades later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I plant a peat pot

Tear or loosen the pot's rim slightly so it sits level with the soil line, then set the whole pot into a planting hole and backfill around it. Water thoroughly right after planting so the peat walls stay moist and roots can push through them easily.

When should I start tearing the pot's rim

Tear or fold down the rim at transplant time, right before setting the pot in the ground, so no dry peat is left exposed above the soil line. Exposed rim above soil can wick away moisture and dry out faster than the buried portion.

Which size and pack count should I choose

Match the pot size to the seedling: smaller 2in and 3in pots suit herbs, flowers, and early-stage vegetable starts, while 4in or 5in pots suit seedlings that need more root room before transplant. Pack count is just a matter of how many seedlings you're starting at once.

Does the whole pot really break down in soil

Yes, the peat walls are fully biodegradable and break down as the growing season progresses, so roots pass through them without resistance. This is what makes peat pots useful for transplant-sensitive crops that dislike root disturbance.