Harvesting peat moss contributes to climate change, Oregon …
Dec 9, 2022 · CORVALLIS, Ore. – The harvesting of peat moss used by gardeners and the nursery industry to improve drainage and retain water in soil contributes to climate change, according to an Oregon State University Extension Service soil scientist.
Peat Moss in the Garden: Is it Sustainable? - Garden.org
Harvesting of Peat. Today in the northern hemisphere, the highest demand for peat is for horticulture. Peat has the perfect properties for a growing medium: abundance of pore spaces for air and water, lightweight, relatively weed-free and disease-free, and easily obtained.
The truth about peat moss - The Ecologist
Jan 25, 2013 · The amount of peat moss harvested from Canadian peat bogs every year is nearly 60 times less than the total annual accumulation of new peat moss. If properly managed, peat moss can be a renewable resource. Canada supplies up to 80% of North America’s peat moss. It is a high quality horticultural peat product.
Is Peat Sustainable? - GrowerTalks
Jan 1, 2022 · Harvested bogs are allowed to re-flood and then seeded with shredded peat “grafts” that grow together. It takes about five years for the moss to cover the site and 10 to 15 years for the bog to go back to its natural condition. “To this day, we don’t go back to the restored bogs,” stated Susan.
Everything You Need to Know About Peat Moss ... - Gardening …
Harvesting peat moss from wetlands can have a negative impact on the environment by disrupting delicate ecosystems, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and contributing to the loss of biodiversity.
Peat Moss: Using Sphagnum Peat In The Garden - Epic Gardening
Jun 9, 2023 · Peat moss comes from sphagnum moss, harvested from peat bogs in the Northern Hemisphere. The moss is then decayed and dried in the peatland, meaning it is allowed to lie exposed to the sun. What results is a dark brown fibrous material that is excellent for gardening.
Peat Harvesting: Sustainable or Not? - Garden.org
Peat moss has long been a favorite soil amendment and a key ingredient of soilless mixes for container plants. But peat harvesting and its effect on the environment have raised concerns.
Peat Moss Harvesting - CSPMA - APTHQ
Harvesting the peat. After a few days of drying weather, the water content of the surface peat layer is reduced to about 50% and it is ready to be harvested using large vacuum harvesters or other suitable equipment.
Harvesting Peat - Greenhouse Product News
Harvest takes place when bogs are not frozen, usually May through September. Milling machines are used to loosen only the top inch or two of peat; this keeps the underlying bog intact so it is not able to erode away. The top layer is allowed to dry in the sun for a few days.
The Peat Report: A Case For Canadian Peat Moss
Oct 21, 2010 · So why do I say peat moss is sustainable? Let’s review the facts: 1) According to the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA), Canada possesses 423 million acres of peatlands, of which only 42,000 acres is harvested–far less than 1 percent of what’s available. 2) Peat is renewable, forming about 1 millimeter per year. It grows 70 ...