Peat
 

Should you use peat? Are peat-free composts as good as peat-based composts? Are you, like us, tired of seeing that headline 'For Peat's Sake'? As usual, you'll easily find masses of misinformation about peat and the alternatives - but not too many facts.

This section on the issues surrounding the use of peat is divided into three main sub-sections:

  • why is peat favoured?
  • what are the nearest alternatives?
  • where is peat not to be used?
  • why not use composted green waste?
  • Test No 1: Impatiens (Bizzie Lizzies) in peat and alternatives
  • Test No 2: The Sunflower Test
  • be wary of 'multi-purpose'
  • if you want to reduce use of peat
  • getting the best results with the peat alternatives
 
 
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