What is peat soil

Introduction to Peat Soil

Peat soil is the product of swamp development. The peat in peat soil contains incompletely decomposed plant residues, humus and minerals, and has a high content of organic matter. At the same time, peat is also the coal with the lowest degree of coalification and is the most primitive state of coal.

Peat soil composition

The peat in peat soil usually contains elements such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and manganese. It is a purely natural, pollution-free, green substance with a wide range of uses.

Characteristics of peat soil

advantage

First, the texture of peat soil is soft, flammable and breathable;

Second, peat soil combined with vermiculite and volcanic particles can increase the trace elements in the soil;

Third, peat soil is acidic, which can make acid-loving crops grow luxuriantly and achieve high yields;

Fourth, the humic acid contained in peat soil has an adsorption effect, which can increase the soil's aggregate structure. It can be used in rivers and dry fields to improve the soil.

shortcoming

Peat soil has poor water retention.

Peat soil suitable plants

Peat soil can be used for planting banyan trees and sweet olive, as well as for flowers that have high water requirements. Acid-loving flowers such as orchids can also be planted with peat soil.