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Peat Moss in Nairobi, Kenya

Insulation World Kenya Limited  is the leading distributor of Peat Moss in Kenya.

We produce, package, and supply premium quality Peat Moss, Coco Peat/Coco Coir, Exfoliated Vermiculite, Expanded Perlite, and Vermicompost for the local and international export markets.

What is Peat Moss?

Peat moss is partially decomposed sphagnum moss plants, which are harvested from peat bogs. While peat moss is brown, like soil, it has a different texture and weight, it is light and spongy and crumbles into tiny splinters. It is difficult to wet, but once wet it retains water like a sponge, meaning it reduces drainage of water from soil.

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Benefits of Using Peat Moss

Cleanliness

You will love this characteristic the most if you know that lots of growing materials, especially organic ones are not really clean. With peat moss, you’ll find it easy to work with. And if you happen to drop some wet mosses, just pick it up, get it dried, or sweep it up.

Sterile

One of the best features of peat moss is its sterility. It doesn’t have any bacteria, fungus, harmful chemicals, and no weed seeds. This makes the material perfect for seedlings, which are quite vulnerable to the surrounding environment.

Moisture retention

Peat moss can absorb and retain water very well. This makes a great place for seed starting and as the mixes with other growing materials.

Availability

It is handy to find peat moss in most of the garden stores or nurseries in the US.

Acidic

Most of peat moss low in pH from 3.5 to 6 on average depending on the source of the peat moss is mined. It is very suitable for acid-craving plants such as strawberries, blueberries.

Does not compact

Even though peat moss absorbs water well, it does not compact, unlike soil. The problem with compaction is that it makes it hard to create any space for the water and the air to pass through. By introducing peat moss to any compact material, the compaction problem is solved and makes the growing mix drain better.

Key Properties of Peat Moss

  • Low ph
  • Does not compact
  • Uniform composition
  • Sterile medium
  • Bind sandy soil
  • Reduce leaching
  • Improves retention and drainage in SOIL

Where is Peat Moss Used?

Soil amendment

Peat moss has been used as a soil amendment for so long because it has a lot to offer.

For clay and heavy soils that get compact easily, it softens the soil structure and improves the drainage.
For sandy soil, peat moss helps retain moisture and nutrients for plant roots.

It is often applied with the ratio 2:1. 2 parts of soil per 1 part of peat moss.

If you intend to use peat moss as a soil amendment, you should know that it changes the pH level of the soil. Keep that in mind and, measure and watch out if the pH level drifts too much.

Hydroponic growing

Peat moss is also a good growing medium for the soilless culture. However, people do not use it alone, but often in conjunction with other growing media like perlite, vermiculite.

If you wish to use peat moss for pure hydroponic growing, you should know some facts about why it is not appropriate. Because peat moss is an organic matter, if provided with plenty of oxygen and nitrogen, it will start to decompose. When that happens, the material can compress around plant roots and will choke off your plants.
So better to mix with other materials.

Peat moss is often blended with growing media such as perlite, vermiculite to balance the moisture and aeration.

Seed starting

One of the most useful roles of peat moss is in seed starting because this material is very sterile. Its antiseptic qualities naturally prevent bacteria and fungi from the seeds. It also gives excellent drainage, good aeration, fine texture, and low fertile, making it very ideal for germination.

For this purpose, you can use the peat moss alone or in mixture with some soils. Or remove the hassle by getting the peat pellets sold on the market.

Many people also prefer the soilless mix of peat moss, perlite, coconut coir, vermiculite and others in different amounts. This prevents the diseases, fungus, bacteria, weed seeds, and other bad things commonly found in the soils,

Growing acid-loving plants

Because of its low pH, peat moss is very suitable for vegetables and fruits that require an acidic environment. These include blueberries, pieris, heathers, azaleas, camellias, tomatoes, and so on

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