Peat Moss

Peat Moss – Natural Water and Nutrient Buffer

Organic Soil Amendment for Water Retention and Porosity

Peat Moss is a highly organic material harvested from peat bogs, renowned for its exceptional water-holding capacity and light texture. When incorporated into garden soil or potting mixes, it acts like a sponge, helping media retain moisture and nutrients that would otherwise drain away quickly. It is commonly used as a base component in almost all seed-starting and potting soil formulations.

Key Benefits

• Dramatically increases the water-holding capacity of any growing medium.
• Improves the porosity and structure of heavy soils, aiding root penetration.
• Naturally sterile and free from weed seeds and pathogens, ideal for propagation.
• Can buffer and hold onto essential nutrients for plant access.

Composition & Specs

• Material: Decomposed organic matter (Sphagnum moss).
• Typical pH: Naturally acidic (4.0-5.0).
• Application: Potting mixes, seed starting, soil conditioning, flower beds.

Usage Tips

• Must be thoroughly moistened before mixing into soil, as dry peat is hydrophobic.
• Mix with lime or dolomite to raise the pH level for most plants.
• Combine with perlite for a balanced, well-draining seed-starting mix.

Peat Moss is a cost-effective, high-performance base material for almost all soil-based growing endeavors.