WHAT IS PEAT MOSS?__________ Peat moss is formed when living material and moss decompose in peat bogs. They are formed 12,000 years ago in high latitudes and accumulates slowly at the rate of about a millimetre per year. It is different to compost gardeners make in their backyard as most of the peat moss decomposed without the presence of air, slowing the rate of decomposition. It does not contain harmful microorganisms or weed seeds unlike poorly processed compost. It is ideal for planting fruits and vegetables that are acid loving such as strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes and revitalising garden lawns. It is cost effective as it does not break down easily, lasting several years. Peat moss is highly absorbent so it is ideal for numerous garden uses such as creating fertile soil and speeding up plant growth. It is best used as soil mix or as a hydroponic growing medium and it is a good practice to add a bit of peat moss to any starting mix.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?__________ Moisture retentionHighly absorbent material and can retain water much better than other types of soils. This is a great agent to include in your garden soil and also makes a great place for seed starting and as mixes with other growing materials.
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Sterile mediumOur mix is easy to work with as it provides a sterile medium, which is ideal for healthy plants and speeding up growth. It does not contain any harmful chemicals, weed seeds and other bad materials. This makes the material perfect as a starting medium for young and vulnerable plants which are susceptible to the surrounding environment and require lots of tender loving care.
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| Acidic pH featuresSlightly acidic, which is great for acid-loving plants, fruits and vegetables. Some examples are camellias, strawberries, blueberries, pieris, heathers, azaleas and tomatoes. If your garden soil is not acidic, add a bit of our mix to make your acid-loving plants thrive and speed up growth.
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| Compaction preventionPrevents compaction as compared to other materials and is especially important in promoting useful soil. Compaction reduces water absorption and makes it hard to create space for water and air to pass through and stagnate plant growth. Peat moss is helpful because it easily re-hydrates and makes the growing mix drain better and one application can prevent soil compaction for years.
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| Soil conditioningMix softens the soil structure and improves the drainage for clay and heavy soils that get compact easily. For sandy soil, our mix helps retain moisture and nutrients for plant roots. It is often applied with the ratio 2:1. Two parts of soil per one part of our mix.
Keep in mind that it changes the pH level of the soil so measure and watch out if the pH level drifts too much.
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LABORATORY TESTED COMPOSITION__________ PEAT MOSS
Particle Size
Btw 2.38 mm and 0.849 mm
Water Holding capacity
68-72 %
Air Space
20-26 %
Dry Bulk density (g/l)
62-70
Moisture
45 -55 %
pH
3.5 - 3.8 | Electrical conductivity (µS/cm)
70 -120
Organic matter content 98 - 99 %
Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)
(meq/100 g) 100 - 150
Carbon / Nitrogen ratio
48-54
Ash Content
0.8 - 2 %
Nitrogen
0.8-1.0 %
Phosphorus
0.01-0.03 %
Potassium
0.01-0.2 %
Magnesium
0.1-0.2 %
Calcium
0.1-0.25 % |
GOOD TO KNOW__________ Peat moss will not ruin the fertility of your soil as it does not contain all the nutrients plants need to grow. Its nutrient content is not absolutely zero as it has some beneficial microorganisms and minerals. However, it is best practice to use more than just peat moss to make your plants grow strong and healthy.
As much as acidic features of peat moss can be great for some plants, these can also be a disadvantage if you want to grow plants that are alkaline-loving. If you wish to grow plants that like alkaline soil, it is better to add lime.
PACKAGING AND WEIGHT__________ Please note that the contents has been repackaged into smaller bags. May be compressed for postage purposes. Please note our bags are packed by machine and will have +/- 100g of content. If you have problems please do not panic just contact us and we will resolve it with you.
SHIPPING__________ We guarantee next business day ship out. Please note that product will be shipped by either Sendle choice of couriers or with Auspost. It may take 1-3 days for Metro locations. For areas outside of Metro areas it should not take longer than 2 weeks. When an order is purchased on friday, the next business day delivery will be on a monday provided it is not a public holiday. If you have any other questions just message us here and we will try out best to help you resolve any shipping problems.
RETURN POLICY__________
You have 10 days to return product if they aren't up to your standard. No questions asked! To qualify, the product has to be unopened and in perfect condition. Buyer has to pay for return postage. Please message us to get a return address.
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