What kind of soil can replace peat soil
Today's plant experience shares the common knowledge of flowering, what kind of soil can replace peat soil, and the following details will be shared.
Peat soil is widely used in horticulture nowadays, but it is expensive and often used for high-end flowers. Some gardening enthusiasts have asked what soil can replace peat soil, and this question hits the nail on the head. Although peat soil is good, it is not irreplaceable. The key point is that peat soil is a non-renewable resource.
Some peat soil manufacturers add some fertilizer to the peat soil when it is produced, and if we choose an alternative medium, we sometimes need to process it additionally, such as mixing in some other media to make the soil loose, breathable, and fertile.
For example, common leaf mold soil, grass charcoal soil, rice hulls, coconut bran, nutrient soil, etc., are all good alternatives to peat soil.
It is necessary to mention that although our purpose is to replace peat soil, we need to adjust according to the plants we are growing. For example, the formula for growing succulents is different from that for growing roses.
Therefore, if we are looking for a soil that can replace peat soil, it is best to compound it according to the local climate and the characteristics of the plants we are growing. Sometimes, in the northern regions where the climate is dry and water evaporates quickly, we need to consider water retention when compounding the medium. We cannot use too much coarse aggregate, while the opposite is true for the south and north.
Here are a few common planting soil formulas for reference!
Succulents: Garden soil 2 parts + leaf mold soil 1 part + coarse sand 4 parts + lightweight material 1 part + rice husk ash half part.
Potted roses: Garden soil + peat + perlite/vermiculite/charcoal granules/rice husk carbon (choose one) + a small amount of river sand.
Epipremnum aureum: Quite flexible, leaf mold soil mixed with perlite, or mixed with some coconut bran can also be used.
The above is the specific content of what soil can replace peat soil, for everyone's reference and operation.