What Is Peat Moss Used For? - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by tguillaume
May 20, 2001
What is peat moss used for?


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Answer from NGA
May 20, 2001
It is used as a soil amendment to add organic matter and to acidify soil in the planting hole. It needs to be mixed in thoroughly, because if left in "chunks" it can dry out and then it is hard to rewet when watering the plants.

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