Advantages with peatmoss:
Peat has a high-water holding capacity (approx. 65% in volume) which helps to provide adequate water and water-soluble nutrients to the roots.
It also has a high air-holding capacity (approx. 30% in volume). The air-holding capacity is important as the roots (and beneficial microbes in the root zone) need a constant supply of oxygen. Oxygen is required by the plant for respiration and supporting the essential functions of water and nutrient uptake. Thus, a perfect balance of both water and air is crucial in any substrate.
Peat is naturally very clean and safe material for crop production. It is produced in remote areas where there is no commercial crop production activity, so it does not contain weeds or other contaminants
The growing medium is generally ready to use
Since peat moss has no nutrients in it, one is supposed to have a nutrient application program to ensure steady growth of the crops.
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