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1 catalog(ue) Green propagation solutions

2 Introduction International offices Jiffy s International BV P.o. Box 13, 4780 aa, Moerdijk tel.: Fax: sales@jiffygroup.com Jiffy s of America Inc Baumhart road, lorain, Suite B, ohio tel.: Fax: prosales@jiffygroup.com over 55 years ago development and production of the first Jiffy peat pot started providing the horticultural industry with a new innovative growing container. Since then Jiffy s has kept innovating and growing, expanding its product line to the extensive array of high quality rooting products you find presented in this new international Jiffy catalogue. the horticultural industry has gone through a rapidly changing development since the first Jiffy peat pot was introduced, however Jiffypot has remained a favorable option for many growers worldwide. entering into a new era where biodegradability, recycling and environmental concerns are more and more on the minds of consumers and growers alike, the next generations of Jiffypot are sure to find a place in the horticultural industry for many years to come. to accommodate to the modern grower needs, most of today s Jiffy products are designed for use with the automation systems found in today s greenhouse environment. Jiffy autopot, carefree carrier tray systems and Preforma plug system are all systems specially developed by Jiffy and highly suitable to work in combination with automatic handling and transplanting equipment. Preforma is one of the most flexible propagation systems available in the horticultural industry and, like all other Jiffy products, distributed worldwide. Propagation substrates of the tref go standard range and the tref Smart range are also part of the delivery program of Jiffy. these quality substrates can be delivered in several packaging as well as optional transport possibilities, always fitting your needs and meeting your standards. New products have been added reflecting the customer s need for innovative renewable environmentally friendly solutions, such as coco substrates, derived from pithy tissues of coconut husks. currently Jiffy carries a full line of coco Jiffy pellets, growblocks and growbags for the hydroponic industry and the Jiffy cd for the cultivation of gerbera s and more. New products are always under development as Jiffy strives to keep adding innovative growing solutions. If you cannot find the propagation product you are looking for after you have read this catalogue or if you need more information, please visit for the latest product information. You are always welcome to contact our local sales representatives for more information or schedule a trial with one of the products presented in this catalogue. 2

3 Quality OMRI LIsted Several Jiffy products, like the growblock, growbag, Jiffypot and Jiffystrip fulfill the quality and organic conditions of omri. this is a nonprofit organization that determines which input products are allowed for use in organic production and processing. omri listed or approved products may be used on operations that are certified under the usda National organic Program. din CeRtCO COMPOstABLe CeRtIfIed Speedypot is a Jiffy product which fulfills the din certco certification for compostable products made of biodegradable materials and is made of compostable materials. certification is an integral part of an industrial recycling system. It enables compostable products to be identified by a unique mark and channeled for recovery of their constituent materials in specially developed processes. the compostability Mark thus conveys product information to waste-disposal plant operators and product image to consumers. VINçOtte OK COMPOst HOMe Jiffypot is Vinçotte ok compost HoMe certified. the ok compost HoMe certificate guarantees complete biodegradability of the pot, also at home with the consumer. certifications compostable 7P0262 VINçOtte OK BIOBAsed the Jiffy carbonlite pot is the only Jiffy product which is Vinçotte ok biobased certified. on a basis of the determined percentage of renewable raw materials the Jiffy carbonlite pot is two-star-bio-based. this means at least 40% of the raw materials are renewable. RHP the Jiffy products Jiffy cd, Jiffy-7c, growblock and growbag are all rhp certified. the rhp quality mark for substrates is issued by the Stichting rhp (rhp Foundation), the leading centre of expertise on substrates and soil-improving materials in europe, and is granted to traders, producers and importers of peat products, raw materials, potting soil mixtures and substrates. the rhp quality mark has been developed by the rhp Foundation to guarantee the products' quality throughout the entire production chain, from extraction from their source to processing by the buyer. 3 ISO 9000 ISO 14001

4 the ultimate in flexibility tailor made Plant plugs in every required tray Plug in Plug the Preforma plant plug system is today s most flexible growing system available. the grower chooses tray and substrate out of the wide range of Preforma choices available; making the custom tray-custom substrate combination a perfect fit for his/her operation. Manufactured from the highest quality substrates, held together with a unique binding agent, the Preforma plant plug is suitable to work in any highly automated greenhouse environment, without exception. Preforma Plant Plugs have become an important part of the greenhouse, vegetable, nursery, and forestry propagation industry all over the world. 4

5 the Jiffy Plug is a cost effective rooting media containing high quality substrate in a paper sleeve. this product, well known on the market as a paper plug, has been proven to be a suitable propagation media for many crops worldwide. the Jiffy Plug is available in many different plug and tray sizes and manufactured using rhp certified tref substrates. In line with Jiffy s strategy of becoming a leader in the horticultural industry prioritizing sustainability, the Jiffy Plug is also made available in a degradable paper sleeve version, making it a perfect fit with the bio-degradable and eco-friendly propagation, growing systems and Bio-substrates Jiffy is offering. No equipment expense Cost efficient alternative Quality tref substrates for added performance Pre-filled trays are made to order Regional distribution Reduce shrink and lower input costs Customized plug and tray sizes 5

6 environment friendly alternative for the plastic pot Well suited for mechanical handling saving labor costs Healthier crop 100% biodegradable OMRI Listed product Vinçotte OK Compost Home certified the Jiffy-Pot is the environment friendly alternative to the excessive use of plastic in horticulture. our pots are 100% compostable and approved for organic production. at the same time our new production method makes the pot well suited for mechanical handling. the Jiffy-autopots are specially treated to provide a smooth pot wall and equipped with a rim to allow for automatic dispensing and ease of mechanical handling in general. the Jiffypot is also available as strip and pre-packed Poly-paks and are specially designed to fit the local market. 6

7 Jiffy Speedypot is the latest generation of the shrink-wrap series in the Jiffypot family, offering a 100% biodegradable green innovative container solution to the horticultural industry. What sets the Jiffy Speedypot apart from all other containers in the industry is that, while it has all the advantages of a plastic container, being clean, strong, brightly colored, custom printable and mechanically easy to handle, it still provides you with the benefits of the proven Jiffy Pot open Wall concept. the wrap around the top of the Jiffy Speedypot is made of 100% biodegradable Pla making the pot attractive and easy to handle, with the added advantage for the end user of not having to dispose of the container, instead planting the plant, pot and label directly into the garden. the label around the rim of the Jiffy Speedypot can be custom printed providing the customer with all the needed plant, and company logo/ information, saving you the expense and labor required of an additional label. 100% Biodegradable Plant Container and label in One super healthy roots and fast establishment in any flowerbed Generic or custom labels available No disposal of pot, no disposal of label din CeRtCO Compostable certified compostable 7P0262 7

8 Lower carbon footprint than plastic pot Affordable and green alternative Recyclable suitable for 4-color printing fits most automated production systems Vinçotte OK Biobased certified using a breakthrough in biobased manufacturing technology Jiffy carbonlite products are clean, green and affordable! Made primarily from plant starches, a thousand Jiffy carbonlite pots will provide over 17 kgs. of carbon benefit, the same as removing almost 1.5 cars off the road per day! Produced with significantly less energy and almost zero petroleum-based inputs results in reduced reliance on foreign oil while improving your company s carbon footprint and green image. Jiffy carbonlite pots are 2-stars ok Biobased certified which means more than 40% of the materials used are renewable. Finally an economical-earth friendly solution, Jiffy carbonlite products are suitable for 4-color printing and if needed will fit most automated production systems. 8

9 excellent for all types of bedding plants and nursery stock, Jiffy Bump-up can save as much as 27% in labor. the pot and media in one concept, a proven Jiffy specialty, is perfect for both the professional and home and garden landscaper. the Bump-up rooting block has three holes to accept three rooted plugs. Nursery: speedy bumping-up of rooted cuttings. Jiffy Bump-up in nursery propagation will help reduce costs to the professional nursery propagator. the Bump-up rooting block version without plug holes makes it possible to insert up to three cuttings into the block for rooting. the rooted material can be Bumped-up into a 1 gallon container fast; saving time rooting and saving transplanting out of 72 plug trays. Jiffy Bump-up guarantees a fast and even growth of the cuttings in the finishing container, resulting in a uniform end product. Usable for all types of bedding plants and nursery stock Uniform end product saving labor costs saving time RHP certified 9

10 Based on the container and media in one concept Clean Cost efficient Available in many standard size trays, strips and poly-rolls Jiffy Quality Control ensures a high quality product Jiffy-7, is a proven technology based on the container and media in one principle. the Jiffy-7 pellet is used by growers around the globe for an array of different applications. Jiffy-7 is a clean and cost-effective rooting media well suited to the propagation of many different crops. the product is available in many different european and North american standard size trays, strips and poly-rolls to ensure there is a pre-loaded pellet system for almost everyone. the Jiffy-7 pellets are continuously tested and upgraded to confirm to the highest greenhouse quality standards. testing of the Jiffy-7 is carried out both internally and externally by laboratories and research stations around the world. last but not least, experiments and trials done at many of our customers, leading horticultural and nursery facilities worldwide help Jiffy to constantly upgrade and improve the Jiffy-7 pellet system, making sure Jiffy-7 remains a favorite choice for the modern plant propagator. 10

11 the Jiffy-7c is based on the proven Jiffy-7 principle of container and media in one giving the same logistical advantages. the 7c product range is entirely made out of 100% rhp coco substrate providing the plant propagator a superior aerated rooting media. Stringent quality control guarantees that the physical and chemical properties of the coco substrate are just right to provide for an optimum rooting environment. available in a wide range of pellet and tray sizes, the Jiffy-7c propagation system is the preferred option for propagation under highly stressing conditions, or for those in search of a peat free propagation solution. Based on the container and media in one concept Produced of 100% RHP coco substrates Optimum air- and water ratio 11

12 special designed for forestry Open wall Jiffy concept Healthy root development Can be planted everywhere with success the Jiffy-7 Forestry system is specially designed to give every forestry plant the best optimal start possible. the Jiffy-7 Forestry open wall container concept guarantees no deformation of roots due to the total absence of a rigid wall. Penetration of the roots through the Jiffy-7 open wall results in root-pruning, securing fast field establishment of the seedlings at the same time promoting root development close to nature s own. the difference in root system is that it will guarantee stable and high quality forests regardless of the soil condition. With the Jiffy-7 Forestry system you will be able to grow a better tree, in greater numbers, in your existing propagation facility. Jiffy-7 Forestry pellets have been used around the world resulting in hundreds of millions of Jiffy trees growing in our global forests worldwide. 12

13 Manufactured from the highest quality substrates, carefree plug offers many innovative features to the propagator. Being fully contained in a polymeric netting helps keep the greenhouse environment clean. Fast expansion and excellent root development guarantees problem-free transplanting. carefree, along with the Jiffy innovative tray system is automation ready! fast expansion Automation Ready system environmentally friendly polymeric netting Produced with the highest quality ingredients 13

14 easy rewetable stabilised substrate favorable air water ratio Recyclable and environmentally friendly Perfect in combination with Jiffy coco Growbags 100% RHP coco OMRI Listed product Manufactured out of coco substrate derived from pithy tissues of coconut husk, Jiffy growblock is a renewable, environmentally friendly substrate with no disposal issues. also available with a fully degradable netting makes growblock the only right choice for hydroponic or any other horticultural or nursery application. the Jiffy growblock, delivered as a dry plate, to be expanded into a block, offers the Jiffy container and media in one benefits as well as logistical advantages, saving transportation and storage costs. the growblocks are also suitable for most (semi-) automatic propagation methods. 14

15 Jiffy growbag is the most powerful multipurpose growing media available. Made of 100% coco substrate, the growbag is used for a broad range of crops. the product is delivered as a dry plate enclosed in plastic folio, black on the inside with a white outside layer. after rapid expansion with a water and fertilizer solution, Jiffy growbag is ready to be planted. the product can be delivered in different standard sizes, with or without pre-cut plant and drainage holes. the option of pre-drilled holes make it easier adding the drippers. three kinds of Jiffy growbags are available: Jiffy Premium growbag for an improved root development ensuring a quick start of the culture, the Jiffy 5050 growbag for specific crops like cucumber and tomatoes, and the Jiffy Hc growbag for crops which perform best in airy substrates. Multipurpose growing medium 100% RHP cocos Rapid expansion different sizes available Pre-cut plant, and drainage holes as well as predrilled dripper holes are optional OMRI Listed product 15

16 specially designed for the cultivation of Gerbera special treated coco guarantees against high Na and K values No bulky substrate necessary Jiffy coco disc is specially designed for the cultivation of gerbera providing maximum structure stability and an optimal air/water ratio. the Jiffy treated media guarantees against high Na and K values, avoids excessive conductivity while at the same time having ca and Mg readily available through the fertilizer added to the substrate. the Jiffy cd is produced of 100% coconut Husk chips, an environmental friendly and sustainable material. Optimum air/water ratio 100% RHP coco 16

17 the Jiffy rosa-line is a substrate system specially engineered for the rose grower. In close cooperation with dutch rose propagators, Jiffy rosa products have been tested and monitored many times over. Jiffy rosa-line products are all made of 100% coir according to the rhp quality standards and treated with most effective nutrients recipient. rose propagators and growers using the Jiffy rosa-line system are secured of a pest and disease free media. It offers an environmentally friendly measure for controlling and eradicating parasitic nematodes and makes water use more efficient. faster rooting Longer and stronger roots User friendly system environmental friendly growing system 100% RHP coco 17

18 Preforma Plant in a Jiffy No waste, 100% recyclable or compostable Preforma quality plugs No loose labels, always a clean presentation easy to shop and easy to use More consumer information can be placed on the label environmentally friendly Sustainable products require new manufacturing techniques if we are serious about using less input. using less plastic is very important and the new Jiffy Plant Me Plug is a novel approach to a sustainable bedding plant. designed to be pot-free, the new plug is grown in reusable greenhouse trays then is shipped to stores in a fully compostable paper and biodegradable containers. these containers are made of ecobreeze, a material which looks like plastic, however are compostable and recyclable. the container makes it easy for the customer to get the plant off the shelf. the plants are grown in customized Preforma propagation media to assure the highest quality start for your customer s garden. a colorful carton holder is part of the Jiffy Plant Me Plug concept. the use of plastic trays is not necessary anymore and the consumer can transport the bedding plants easily. a full range of plant wraps is available. Jiffy will help connect the grower to the novel packaging system, just call us to set up an appointment. 18

19 the Kindergarden Starter Plant concept is a Preforma plug, made of quality substrates, bound together with a special binder in which a quality plant is grown. these plugs are supplied in a cleverly designed paper sleeve which holds the compostable plug and serves as the plant label. the new design makes it much easier for the shopper; simply lift the plant by the label. the label no longer falls out and there are no dirty fingers from trying to pick up the net pot. It s also easier to use, now all you have to do is pop the plug out of the sleeve and plant. You will also find far more information on the sleeve label, which you can keep or recycle. No waste, everything can be recycled or composted No loose labels, always a clean presentation easy to shop and easy to use Almost all product in the starter Plant range are peat free More consumer information can be placed on the label environmentally friendly 19

20 100% biodegradable Provides excellent natural weed suppression Provides superior moisture retention Can be installed very quickly (in seconds) Ideal for slope planting Aesthetically pleasing eliminates the need for mulch bags the product is a needled, rubberized coir pad, cut into a circle, with a hole in the centre. It is a 100% natural product composed of coir fibre and natural latex. Its main function is to suppress weed growth. It can be used on the ground (for trees) or on top of grow pots. the stern of the plant/tree grows through the centre hole as depicted in the picture, the surrounding area is covered with the circular mat, weed growth is suppressed and the plant has no competition from weeds for nutrients. Moreover it reduces water loss by evaporation from the soil or growing medium, thereby reducing the need for frequent watering. Jiffy Weeder is a cost effective and superior substitute to mulch bags. 20

21 the Vitro Plug 126 is the innovative method to cultivate and to process all conceivable seed- and tissue cultures. this technique has been developed as result of a collaboration between Jiffy, Vitro Plus and Visser int. the unique grafting technique for ferns and comparable crops has been patented, making use of this plug only possible under license. Can be distributed worldwide directly from the growing chamber suitable for automation More reliable due to the easier and faster hardening off process Better and stable media resulting into a higher success rate and quality 21

22 Proven mixtures Bio-substrates available substrates for all crops RHP certified Jiffy produces a large array of mixes specially made for propagation of seeds or cuttings. Many of these propagation mixes have been developed in close cooperation with the grower resulting in grower specific mixes as well as a series of products available to all propagators propagating similar crops under similar circumstances. these proven mixtures have now been collected into the tref go series, making it possible for you to find a mix fast and easy specially made for your specific propagation needs for greenhouse or nursery crops. You can also take advantage of our long time experience in the organic horticultural sector. our Bio- Substrates (organic substrates) are supplied with the proven organic fertilizer tref-eco 11 Pl only available in tref substrates from Jiffy. 22

23 If you are unable to find your mix in the tref go series of mixes, not to worry, Jiffy also offers the tref Smart program, specially designed for those who need more than tref go. First we look into the possibility of fine tuning one of our proven tref go mixes which gives the results you are looking for, or we will make a special tref Smart mix adapted to your unique conditions resulting in your personal mix adapted to your specifications and needs securing you effortless propagation of your crop. tref go and tref Smart, our way of making sure you will always profit from our expertise in grower propagation mixes. substrates adapted to your special conditions High quality substrates substrates for all crops RHP certified 23