What is peat soil and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

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1. What soil is it?

2. Advantages and Disadvantages

3. How to distinguish

Peat soil, also called peat soil, refers to soil that has accumulated and settled in mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes, etc. The peat layer contains many incompletely decomposed plants. Peat soil is mainly taken from swamp peatlands and sphagnum peatlands. It is suitable for growing flowers, but it is a non-renewable resource. The advantage of peat soil is that it is rich in nutrients and has a strong ability to retain water and fertilizer. The disadvantage is that over time, it will cause soil compaction and damage the growing environment.

1. What is soil?

Peat soil is also called peat soil, which refers to the soil accumulated and precipitated in mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes, etc. This type of soil Because of long-term stagnant water, many plants are incompletely decomposed, thus forming a peat layer. Peat soil is mainly taken from swamp peatlands, and also Sphagnum peatlands. Peat soil is suitable for growing flowers, but this soil is a non-renewable resource.

2. Advantages and Disadvantages

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1. Advantages: Peat soil has many advantages. This soil contains sufficient nutrients and rich humus, which can provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of plants, and has a strong ability to retain water and fertilizer, reducing the The rate at which water is lost also prevents the soil from becoming infertile.

2. Disadvantages: Using peat soil not only has advantages, but also has many disadvantages. If used for too long, it will cause soil hardening, affecting normal growth. In the long run, plants may weaken. die. And from an environmental perspective, extensive development will destroy the growing environment.

3. How to distinguish

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There are good and bad peat soils, and you need to distinguish between good ones when buying. For peat soil of the same specifications, choose a relatively light one. Such soil contains leaves, flowers, grass, etc., and is rich in humus. You can also feel it with your hands. If you can squeeze it tightly and loosen it quickly, this kind of soil is better.

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