Soil & Hardscape

Here are the most important benefits of peat moss:

• Peat moss is a highly absorbent material. It can retain water much better than other types of soils.

• Sterile medium. Peat moss provides a sterile medium, which is ideal for planting and growing your plants. It doesn’t contain any harmful chemicals, weed seeds and other bad thing you don’t want for your plants.
• Peat moss is ideal starting medium, particularly for tender, vulnerable plants that require a lot of care.

• Acidic pH features. Peat moss is slightly acidic, which means it is great for acid-loving plants.

• Compaction prevention. Peat moss is not compact, which is a great advantage over other organic materials. It is important to prevent soil compaction because such soil becomes less useful

Specification:

Degree of decomposition: H2 – H5
Organic matter: 95 – 99 weight % (dry)
Total nitrogen (N): approx. 1 weight % (dry)
Ash: 1 – 5 weight %
Water holding capacity: 45 – 55 vol. %
Exchange capacity: 100 – 150 mval / 100 g org. Matter (dry)
Volume / weight ratio: 60 – 90 g/l (dry)
Humidity: 40 – 50 % approx.