Growing media

Because peat moss holds moisture so well, it’s optimal for starting seeds. Preferable if you can start seeds in peat moss substrates for exact plants. Also you can prepare by itself or create a blend using one part peat moss along with one part soil and one part sand or vermiculite. Wet the soil

WHC stands for Water Holding Capacity, which indicates how well the media holds water. Water Holding Capacity is the ability of a certain soil texture to physically hold water against the force of gravity. The WHC also determines how much irrigation water can be applied at one time to match the infiltration rate and avoid

Wood products usually consist of partially decomposed waste wood and can include wood fiber, composted bark, sawdust or wood. These products have good drainage and low pH, but they require a higher nitrogen fertilizer than peat. One problem with wood is that the material is not consistent from batch to batch and you have

There are 400 million hectares of peatland on earth and 86% remains undisturbed. Of the 14% that is disturbed, horticulture accounts for far less than 1%. Forestry and agriculture are the main reasons for peatland disturbance. Horticulture. Using peatlands does have an impact on the environment, both on the local species and on global

Imporant to avoid too wet confitions, to keep an eye on the light intensity and temperature and to make sure seeds are placed at the right depth. If the tomato seed is placed too deep, the seedling will have to work harder to reach the surface of the substrate. That way it looses the