Peatmass
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- Peat moss is the dark brown fibrous product of sphagnum moss and other organic materials that decompose in peat bogs over thousands of years.
- It doesn’t really decompose because peat moss is so anaerobic and this process takes very slowly.
- The decomposition process happens without the presence of air, which slows the development rate. It only gains less than one millimeter in depth each year.
- One day, the producers show up. They drain the bog, dig the peat moss layers.
- They process it, get it dried, package it in a bag, and sell it to the gardening stores.
Benefits of Peat Moss
- Cleanliness
You will love this characteristic the most if you know that lots of growing materials, especially organic ones are not really clean. With peat moss, you’ll find it easy to work with. And if you happen to drop some wet mosses, just pick it up, get it dried, or sweep it up. - Sterile
One of the best features of peat moss is its sterility. It doesn’t have any bacteria, fungus, harmful chemicals, and no weed seeds. This makes the material perfect for seedlings, which are quite vulnerable to the surrounding environment. - Moisture retention
Peat moss can absorb and retain water very well. This makes a great place for seed starting and as the mixes with other growing materials. - Availability
It is handy to find peat moss in most of the garden stores or nurseries in the US. - Acidic
Most of peat moss low in pH from 3.5 to 6 on average depending on the source of the peat moss is mined. It is very suitable for acid-craving plants such as strawberries, blueberries. - Does not compact
Even though peat moss absorbs water well, it does not compact, unlike soil. The problem with compaction is that it makes it hard to create any space for the water and the air to pass through. By introducing peat moss to any compact material, the compaction problem is solved and makes the growing mix drain better.