PEAT MOSS, TURBA
PEAT MOSS
PEAT forms by continious accumulation of decaying plant tissues in water logged conditions. It is a very important constituent in the production of pot plants, with acidic reaction (ph 6-6,5). It also has a very high water holding capacity.
Can be safely used in;
- Nursery plantation
- Seed plantation
- Pot transplantation
- Landscape architectural projects
- Greenhouse and ornamental plants
- Grass fields
- Mushroom production
- Nurseries
- Organic agriculture
Benefits;
- Conserves soil, increases mineral amount
- Provides well aeration of soils
- Balances soil pH
- Increases yield quality and amount
- An essential material in achieving perfect quality and design in recreation sites and gardens
- Provides efficient use of irrigation water
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COMPOSITION V/W (%)
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Total organic matter
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65-85%
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pH
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6-6,5
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EC
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0,7 dS/cm
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Total infiltration capacity
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93%
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Porosity
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88%
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Structure
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Homogenous
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Bulk Density
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0,3 gr/cm3
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Water Content
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45%
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Water buffering Capacity
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16%
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Available water content
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28%
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Total K2O
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0.28%
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Total MgO
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0.4%
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Total Fe
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0.44%
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Total Zn
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1.0ppm
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Total Cu
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1.0 ppm
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Total Mo
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None
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Heavy Metal
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None
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