Properties of peat turf: in appearance this peat is light brown in color, loose. It has a small degree of decomposition and can be used for more than one season. The acidity of the top peat is equal to pH 2.8-3.3. There are practically no nutrients in it.
Horse peat ideally passes air and at the same time keeps water, which can not be said about soil soil. This is its property is very important for the development of the root system and plant growth. Even with abundant watering in the pores, about 20% of the air will be contained, if the soil is based on peat.
Application of peat
The best substratum for growing greenhouses in plants is neutralized peat. It is ideal for growing seedlings in greenhouses, as well as for vegetables themselves. When using peat turf it will be necessary to take into account some rules, then all the plants will grow strong and healthy.
Horse peat is also used for mulching. It well strengthens the plant root system and perfectly nourishes and revitalizes the soil. And the peat can be scattered in places where poultry and animals are kept. This will purify the air and prevent many diseases.
As shown by many years of experience, plants that grow on peat substrates have significantly better nutritional and taste qualities than plants of the same variety, only grown in other substrates. They contain much more vitamin C, starch, fiber, etc.
Here are some tips for using peat:
- Necessarily after opening the package, peat should be fluffed in order to saturate the air, to give it the original volume. This can be done by sifting it, for example, through a grid.
- Withstand peat. When you fill the landing tanks, you should not immediately plant the plants. Keep them at 20 ° C for about 10-13 days, watering three times with water. Then the plants can already be planted.
- Watch for humidity, do not allow drying.