Does Ericaceous Compost Contain Peat?
Until Recently, Many Potting Composts, Particularly Ericaceous Compost, Have Had Peat as Their Main Ingredient. Peat Is Naturally Acidic, However Growing...
Until recently, many potting composts, particularly ericaceous compost, have had peat as their main ingredient. Peat is naturally acidic, however growing awareness of the environmental degradation caused by peat extraction has led to the development of many excellent peat-free alternatives.
What is ericaceous compost made of?
But if you want to, you should use 50% peat moss, 20% perlite, 10% regular compost, 10% garden soil, and 10% sand. That is the perfect mix for potting plants to receive all the nutrients they need. Peat moss is an excellent amendment for potting soil because of its acidic pH and has been used for hundreds of years.
Is ericaceous compost the same as peat-free?
Ericaceous compost is lime-free and more acidic than most composts. Plants such as azaleas, heathers, blueberries and camellias cannot tolerate lime and need an acidic soil. Traditionally ericaceous compost was peat-based but peat is damaging to wetlands so I advise using a bark or a bracken-based mix.
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