Compost or peat
Karl Kimpton2/3/04 4:22
Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. Some composts include peat in varying degrees with equally varying degrees of loam and fertiliser and some do not include peat at all. But they're peat-free compost. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Compost or peat
In article ww21c.2120$vY.1411@newsfe1-win, Karl Kimpton
writes Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. Peat: natural product, basically decomposed plant remains that builds up in acidic bog areas. Highly endangered habitat in the UK, so avoid using it. Compost: a) decomposed plant remains produced by the gardener in his/her own compost heap b) made up mixture used for planting. Commercially available composts include those based on soil (eg John Innes formulas), soilless composts, usually based on peat, and peat-free composts based on coir or bark chippings. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Compost or peat
Karl Kimpton2/3/04 4:22
Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. Some composts include peat in varying degrees with equally varying degrees of loam and fertiliser and some do not include peat at all. But they're peat-free compost. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Compost or peat
In article ww21c.2120$vY.1411@newsfe1-win, Karl Kimpton
writes Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. Peat: natural product, basically decomposed plant remains that builds up in acidic bog areas. Highly endangered habitat in the UK, so avoid using it. Compost: a) decomposed plant remains produced by the gardener in his/her own compost heap b) made up mixture used for planting. Commercially available composts include those based on soil (eg John Innes formulas), soilless composts, usually based on peat, and peat-free composts based on coir or bark chippings. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Compost or peat
"Karl Kimpton" wrote in message news:ww21c.2120$vY.1411@newsfe1-win... Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. AFAIK peat (although burning well on the right kind of fire) does not contain much in the way of nutrients. It improves soil, giving it water retention and a more open structure (good for both clay and sandy soils). It is used to bulk out composts (which should also contain a balance of nutrients to feed plants). Not recommended to plant into a bale of Irish Peat (or even Irish Pete). You can get loam based composts (John Innes 1,2,3) or compost based on other organic fibre e.g. coir. The demand for peat is outstripping supply, leading to a loss of natural habitats. Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. HTH Dave R |
Compost or peat
"Karl Kimpton" wrote in message news:ww21c.2120$vY.1411@newsfe1-win... Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. AFAIK peat (although burning well on the right kind of fire) does not contain much in the way of nutrients. It improves soil, giving it water retention and a more open structure (good for both clay and sandy soils). It is used to bulk out composts (which should also contain a balance of nutrients to feed plants). Not recommended to plant into a bale of Irish Peat (or even Irish Pete). You can get loam based composts (John Innes 1,2,3) or compost based on other organic fibre e.g. coir. The demand for peat is outstripping supply, leading to a loss of natural habitats. Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. HTH Dave R |
Compost or peat
Karl Kimpton2/3/04 4:22
Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. Some composts include peat in varying degrees with equally varying degrees of loam and fertiliser and some do not include peat at all. But they're peat-free compost. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Compost or peat
In article ww21c.2120$vY.1411@newsfe1-win, Karl Kimpton
writes Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. Peat: natural product, basically decomposed plant remains that builds up in acidic bog areas. Highly endangered habitat in the UK, so avoid using it. Compost: a) decomposed plant remains produced by the gardener in his/her own compost heap b) made up mixture used for planting. Commercially available composts include those based on soil (eg John Innes formulas), soilless composts, usually based on peat, and peat-free composts based on coir or bark chippings. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Compost or peat
Karl Kimpton2/3/04 4:22
Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. Some composts include peat in varying degrees with equally varying degrees of loam and fertiliser and some do not include peat at all. But they're peat-free compost. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Compost or peat
In article ww21c.2120$vY.1411@newsfe1-win, Karl Kimpton
writes Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. Peat: natural product, basically decomposed plant remains that builds up in acidic bog areas. Highly endangered habitat in the UK, so avoid using it. Compost: a) decomposed plant remains produced by the gardener in his/her own compost heap b) made up mixture used for planting. Commercially available composts include those based on soil (eg John Innes formulas), soilless composts, usually based on peat, and peat-free composts based on coir or bark chippings. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Compost or peat
"Karl Kimpton" wrote in message news:ww21c.2120$vY.1411@newsfe1-win... Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. AFAIK peat (although burning well on the right kind of fire) does not contain much in the way of nutrients. It improves soil, giving it water retention and a more open structure (good for both clay and sandy soils). It is used to bulk out composts (which should also contain a balance of nutrients to feed plants). Not recommended to plant into a bale of Irish Peat (or even Irish Pete). You can get loam based composts (John Innes 1,2,3) or compost based on other organic fibre e.g. coir. The demand for peat is outstripping supply, leading to a loss of natural habitats. Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. HTH Dave R |
Compost or peat
"Karl Kimpton" wrote in message news:ww21c.2120$vY.1411@newsfe1-win... Hi, Can anyone tell me what the difference is between compost and peat and if it does the same thing? Many thanks. Karl. AFAIK peat (although burning well on the right kind of fire) does not contain much in the way of nutrients. It improves soil, giving it water retention and a more open structure (good for both clay and sandy soils). It is used to bulk out composts (which should also contain a balance of nutrients to feed plants). Not recommended to plant into a bale of Irish Peat (or even Irish Pete). You can get loam based composts (John Innes 1,2,3) or compost based on other organic fibre e.g. coir. The demand for peat is outstripping supply, leading to a loss of natural habitats. Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. HTH Dave R |
Compost or peat
In article , David W.E.
Roberts writes Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. The alternatives are becoming more numerous and are improving. I use New Horizon peat free, which has performed quite well in tests, and does OK for me. Nice to handle, too. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Compost or peat
In article , David W.E.
Roberts writes Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. The alternatives are becoming more numerous and are improving. I use New Horizon peat free, which has performed quite well in tests, and does OK for me. Nice to handle, too. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
Compost or peat
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"Kay Easton" wrote in message ... In article , David W.E. Roberts writes Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. The alternatives are becoming more numerous and are improving. I use New Horizon peat free, which has performed quite well in tests, and does OK for me. Nice to handle, too. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm On a similar note, the one replacement I would like to see is a reliable peat replacement for carnivorous plants. I have several Sundews, Pitcher plants, and Venus fly traps, which could do with potting on. The idea of buying the 70l bag of pure peat is abhorrent to me, I simply don't want to, even thoug it is only a few pounds. So does anybody know if any of the peat replacements are adequate for bog based carnivorous plants ? I have found a cheap source of sedge peat, but I find it difficult to believe that this would be nutrient free like the bog peat, though I haven't checked online yet Cheers Duncan |
Compost or peat
Xref: kermit uk.rec.gardening:190167
"Kay Easton" wrote in message ... In article , David W.E. Roberts writes Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. The alternatives are becoming more numerous and are improving. I use New Horizon peat free, which has performed quite well in tests, and does OK for me. Nice to handle, too. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm On a similar note, the one replacement I would like to see is a reliable peat replacement for carnivorous plants. I have several Sundews, Pitcher plants, and Venus fly traps, which could do with potting on. The idea of buying the 70l bag of pure peat is abhorrent to me, I simply don't want to, even thoug it is only a few pounds. So does anybody know if any of the peat replacements are adequate for bog based carnivorous plants ? I have found a cheap source of sedge peat, but I find it difficult to believe that this would be nutrient free like the bog peat, though I haven't checked online yet Cheers Duncan |
Compost or peat
I have found a cheap source of sedge peat, but I find it difficult to
believe that this would be nutrient free like the bog peat, though I haven't checked online yet Don't use sedge peat, I've learnt the hard way that carnivorous plants hate it. I use Irish moss peat now, and they thrive in it. I use a 50/50 peat/sand or perlite mix, and its works great for all my carnivourous plants. Regards, Stuart Forbes Edinburgh, Scotland |
Compost or peat
Xref: kermit uk.rec.gardening:190167
"Kay Easton" wrote in message ... In article , David W.E. Roberts writes Unfortunately the alternatives do not seem to perform as well as peat, so most compost, Gro Bags etc. are still AFAIK peat based. The alternatives are becoming more numerous and are improving. I use New Horizon peat free, which has performed quite well in tests, and does OK for me. Nice to handle, too. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm On a similar note, the one replacement I would like to see is a reliable peat replacement for carnivorous plants. I have several Sundews, Pitcher plants, and Venus fly traps, which could do with potting on. The idea of buying the 70l bag of pure peat is abhorrent to me, I simply don't want to, even thoug it is only a few pounds. So does anybody know if any of the peat replacements are adequate for bog based carnivorous plants ? I have found a cheap source of sedge peat, but I find it difficult to believe that this would be nutrient free like the bog peat, though I haven't checked online yet Cheers Duncan |
Compost or peat
I have found a cheap source of sedge peat, but I find it difficult to
believe that this would be nutrient free like the bog peat, though I haven't checked online yet Don't use sedge peat, I've learnt the hard way that carnivorous plants hate it. I use Irish moss peat now, and they thrive in it. I use a 50/50 peat/sand or perlite mix, and its works great for all my carnivourous plants. Regards, Stuart Forbes Edinburgh, Scotland |
Compost or peat
I have found a cheap source of sedge peat, but I find it difficult to
believe that this would be nutrient free like the bog peat, though I haven't checked online yet Don't use sedge peat, I've learnt the hard way that carnivorous plants hate it. I use Irish moss peat now, and they thrive in it. I use a 50/50 peat/sand or perlite mix, and its works great for all my carnivourous plants. Regards, Stuart Forbes Edinburgh, Scotland |
Compost or peat
"Stuart Forbes" wrote in message
... I have found a cheap source of sedge peat, but I find it difficult to believe that this would be nutrient free like the bog peat, though I haven't checked online yet Don't use sedge peat, I've learnt the hard way that carnivorous plants hate it. I use Irish moss peat now, and they thrive in it. I use a 50/50 peat/sand or perlite mix, and its works great for all my carnivourous plants. Regards, Stuart Forbes Edinburgh, Scotland Many thanks, that's saved me one expensive mistake. Now my only problem is find a small supply of Irish Moss Peat. Last time I need this a kindly soul at a very local GC took pity and game me some of theirs, from a split bag. However they seem to have changed their policy toward such freebies !!!, shame. So do I now go against everything I believe in and buy some Irish Moss peat, for the first time in years, just to pot up a half dozen small plants ? Plus you can only buy the stuff in massive bales down here. Duncan |
Compost or peat
"Stuart Forbes" wrote in message
... I have found a cheap source of sedge peat, but I find it difficult to believe that this would be nutrient free like the bog peat, though I haven't checked online yet Don't use sedge peat, I've learnt the hard way that carnivorous plants hate it. I use Irish moss peat now, and they thrive in it. I use a 50/50 peat/sand or perlite mix, and its works great for all my carnivourous plants. Regards, Stuart Forbes Edinburgh, Scotland Many thanks, that's saved me one expensive mistake. Now my only problem is find a small supply of Irish Moss Peat. Last time I need this a kindly soul at a very local GC took pity and game me some of theirs, from a split bag. However they seem to have changed their policy toward such freebies !!!, shame. So do I now go against everything I believe in and buy some Irish Moss peat, for the first time in years, just to pot up a half dozen small plants ? Plus you can only buy the stuff in massive bales down here. Duncan |
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Keith Dancey4/3/04 3:28
In article , "D Russell" writes: So do I now go against everything I believe in and buy some Irish Moss peat, for the first time in years, just to pot up a half dozen small plants ? You know, they burn peat in power stations in Ireland:-) Yup. Don't know if it's still true but my husband tells me that they burn more than is used in nurseries, too. ;-) snip -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
Compost or peat
Keith Dancey4/3/04 3:28
In article , "D Russell" writes: So do I now go against everything I believe in and buy some Irish Moss peat, for the first time in years, just to pot up a half dozen small plants ? You know, they burn peat in power stations in Ireland:-) Yup. Don't know if it's still true but my husband tells me that they burn more than is used in nurseries, too. ;-) snip -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
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