Baltic peat extraction season in 2020 has started on time Current season. The new peat harvesting season has begun. Customers are already waiting for fresh peat for their nurseries. Peat in the field has reached the required condition to be collected for the production of substrates. We
Growing demand for high quality peat Peat extraction volumes will not increase despite growing demand for horticulture. In Germany, Ireland, there are already significant restrictions on peat extraction. The main reason is the unjustified use of peat for energy, or simply to burn it. We know that
Peat and peat bogs Peat is one of the largest natural wealth in Latvia. The richest peat bogs are located in Baltic region, particularly in Latvia. The total area of the bog is 6401 km2 or 9.9% of the country's territory. Here you can find map of all
Peat as an essential constituent Peat moss has been an essential constituent of growing media for several decades Main favorable properties: 1. Low pH (practically 'sterile" product) 2. Lack of pests, pathogens, and weed seeds 3. Easy to process 4. Stable expected physical properties 5. Slow decomposition 6. Good aeration 7. Adequate water holding
Peat developing for further proceeding into substrates Latvian company Areapeat works in East part of Latvia. With every year the area and volume of extraction has expanded as the company invests a lot in development. Block peat, milled peat and different kind of peat raw materials packed in bags and big bales to offering
