Ferti-lome Sphagnum Peat Moss is an excellent soil amendment because
of its capacity to retain water, aerate the soil and it is completely natural.
All of Ferti-lome’s Sphagnum Peat Moss packages carry the OMRI(Organic Material Review Institute) logo, which indicates that they are approved for use in organic production. Completely natural and organic, Sphagnum Peat Moss is the answer to both compact and loose soil conditions. All soils can benefit from the addition of Sphagnum Peat Moss. Sphagnum Peat Moss is also used in compost bins to enhance decomposition and reduce odor. OMRI listed 95% organic matter it’s the ultimate source of organic matter for all your landscaping projects.
Ferti-lome Sphagnum Peat Moss is recommended because of the following qualities:
- It adds body to light and sandy soil
- It aerates heavy and clay soil.
- It protects the soil from drying out and hardening.
- It reduces the possibility of erosion
- It facilitates hoeing.
- It reduces the loss of fertilizer by leaching.
- It saves water.
This brown peat has a medium particle size. It is rich in organic matter and is very suitable for growers who formulate their own blends of media for flats and market packs. Gesneriads growers also prefer this peat. It is also very suitable for bedding plant producers.
COMPONENTS:
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss 100%
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
pH Range: 3.0 – 4.5 (S.M.E)
Electrical Conductivity: 0.1 - 1.0 mmhos/cm (S.M.E) S.M.E. Nutrient Analysis: results in ppm (mg/L)
