What is peat soil

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Peat soil refers to flower cultivation soil with peat as the main component, and peat is formed by the accumulation of various plants in the swamp over the years after their death. There are not only a large amount of plant residues, but also high organic matter such as humic acid, cellulose, and lignin. Its advantages are sufficient nutrients and strong water and fertilizer retention; its disadvantage is that it is easy to harden.

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Introduction

Peat soil refers to flower cultivation soil prepared with "peat" as the main ingredient, and peat is made from the death of various plants in the swamp. It is formed by accumulation and changes over the years and is mostly distributed in low-lying lands in cold and humid areas.

Ingredients

Peat soil not only contains a large amount of plant residues, but also contains higher organic matter such as humic acid, cellulose, and lignin.

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Advantages

Firstly, peat soil has sufficient nutrients and its texture is soft and breathable;

Secondly, peat soil has strong water and fertilizer retention capabilities and is disease-free. Spores and eggs;

Third, peat soil can be used as a soil conditioner.

Disadvantages

First, if you use peat soil alone to plant plants, the soil will become compacted over time, making it difficult for the roots of the plants to breathe. Moreover, water leaks directly from the bottom of the pot when gluing, and the plants will die of drought in the long term;

Secondly, the mining of peat soil will destroy the wetland, which is not conducive to the protection of the ecological environment.

Applicable plants

When used as soil for potted flowers, peat soil should be mixed and used. It can also be used to cultivate succulents, camellias, azaleas and other plants.

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