Introduction to peat soil

Peat soil is the product of swamp development. Peat in peat soil contains plant residues, humus and minerals that have not been completely decomposed, and the content of organic matter is high. At the same time, peat is also the coal with the lowest degree of coalification, which is the most primitive state of coal

Peat soil composition

Peat in peat soil usually contains nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, manganese and other elements. It is a pure natural, pollution-free and pollution-free green material, which is widely used

Characteristics of peat soil

Advantages

First, the texture of peat soil is soft, combustible and inspiratory

Second, peat soil with vermiculite and volcanic particles can increase the trace elements in the soil

Third, peat soil is acidic, which can make acid loving crops flourish and play a role in high yield

Fourth, the humic acid contained in peat soil has adsorption, which can increase the aggregate structure of the soil, and can be used in shuichuan and dryland to improve the soil

Shortcomings

Peat soil has poor water retention

Suitable plants of peat soil

Peat soil can be used for planting banyan and thyme, as well as flowers with high water demand. Acid loving flowers such as orchids can also be planted with peat soil< span>