PEAT MIXTURES
Peat mixtures are ecologically pure organic substances with unique fertile properties.
Peat mixtures are made by mixing sapric peat with sand, loam and other components in varying proportions. The method of application is similar to application of sapric peat. The choice of mixture should be made based on the existing soil conditions. For example, peat and sand mixture should be used for clay soils, peat and loam mixture should be applied for sandy soils.
Peat mixtures is an excellent tool for:
— Formation of soil structure: introduction of peat is the best way to improve soil characteristics: porosity, density, air capacity, water holding capacity, microbiological and nutrient properties of soils.
— Increase of soil fertility: organic and mineral components of peat mixtures have a positive effect on yield. Added to soil, a peat mixture gradually releases its nutrients, making them available to plants and microorganisms. At the same time, having a high absorption capacity, peat mixtures prevent the leaching of nutrients by precipitation.
— Soil improvement: prevents accumulation of heavy metals and other harmful substances in crops, weakens the impact of pesticides.
These unique properties are explained by the fact that peat mixtures contain specific proportions of:
— fibric peat
— sapric peat
— lime
— near bottom sand (sapropel)
— dolomitic powder
Peat mixtures improve soil quality due to their composition and have the following properties:
— Save water
— Aerate clay soils
— Bind sandy soils
— Reduce leaching
— Protect the soil
— Improve compost quality
— Emit CO2, which is very important when growing plants in greenhouses