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DrugFreeMan
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Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

#5844515 - 07/10/06 09:34 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

I took a trip to my local lowes to see if they had any peat moss, which they had but only in a much larger quantity than i needed; however, i did find some Sphagnum Moss and the bag said that it was used to absorb water in plants and some Peat Moss is Sphagnum Peat Moss and was wondering if the Sphagnum Moss would be fine to use.

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Tomandjerry58
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5844537 - 07/10/06 09:39 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

most peat is ph of 4 u need a buffer to raise the ph

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Tomandjerry58
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5844548 - 07/10/06 09:40 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

sorry for the doulble but lowes also carrys vermiculite and you won't need a buffer for that

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Yamidude
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5844549 - 07/10/06 09:40 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

I have a bag of Sphagnum peat moss i bought at lowes that is pH adjusted already. Allthough it still needs a tad bit of a buffer..

FYI it was only 5 bucks as well.

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DrugFreeMan
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

[Re: Yamidude]
#5844566 - 07/10/06 09:43 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

yeah i plan on using the 50/50 tek and was just wondering if the just plain Sphagnum Moss would work..

this is my 1st casing and im just trying some diff things to see how they all work for me..

Edited by DrugFreeMan (07/10/06 09:45 PM)

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liamtheloser
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

[Re: DrugFreeMan]
#5844573 - 07/10/06 09:44 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

does it look like dirt? if so, it's probably just sphagnum peat moss... if it looks like moss, then no.

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DrugFreeMan
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5844579 - 07/10/06 09:45 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

it looks like moss.. there is some stems and stuff in it

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liamtheloser
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5844591 - 07/10/06 09:47 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

then no... PEAT moss is different.. it looks like brown dirt with little chunks of wood and roots in it...

your regular moss probably will not work as a casing layer.

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Yamidude
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5844593 - 07/10/06 09:47 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

found this
found this "Don't confuse sphagnum moss with sphagnum peat moss. Sphagnum moss and sphagnum peat moss are not the same product. Sphagnum moss is used in the floral industry to line wire baskets and make wreaths. It is the LIVING moss that grows on top of a sphagnum bog. Sphagnum peat moss is used as a soil conditioner by gardeners. It is the dead material that accumulates in the lower levels of a sphagnum bog. Harvesters of the horticultural peat moss remove the top few inches of the live sphagnum moss before harvesting the peat from the lower levels of the bog."

heres some more info
http://www.peatmoss.com/pm-what.php
http://www.peatmoss.com/

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/m/mossph54.html

Edited by Yamidude (07/10/06 09:48 PM)

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DrugFreeMan
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5844610 - 07/10/06 09:52 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

Alright that answers my question.

Thanks

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Yamidude
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#5844626 - 07/10/06 09:56 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

I would not use just sphagnum because it is quite a bit different. Im not even sure how well the sphagnum peat moss i have is going to work but for 5 bucks i figured i'd try it on a casing or two.

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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5844685 - 07/10/06 10:09 PM (17 years, 9 months ago)

i have successfully used spagnum moss on many of my casings. it didnt compare to coir in as far as texture, but it worked. im not recommending it, but if you have no other choice... you just have top break it up a little as the chunks are pretty big.

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tonyperez420
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5845524 - 07/11/06 01:33 AM (17 years, 9 months ago)

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Yamidude said:
I would not use just sphagnum because it is quite a bit different. Im not even sure how well the sphagnum peat moss i have is going to work but for 5 bucks i figured i'd try it on a casing or two.

I use sphagnum peat moss on my casings...

Are you saying I have been using the wrong stuff all along?

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#5845561 - 07/11/06 01:49 AM (17 years, 9 months ago)

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tonyperez420 said:
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Yamidude said:
I would not use just sphagnum because it is quite a bit different. Im not even sure how well the sphagnum peat moss i have is going to work but for 5 bucks i figured i'd try it on a casing or two.

I use sphagnum peat moss on my casings...

Are you saying I have been using the wrong stuff all along?

no, no. read a little closer. There is a big difference between Sphagnum Moss and Sphagnum Peat Moss. From what i have read sphagnum peat moss should work perfectly fine. However just plain Sphagnum moss would not be the best casing material. apparently some have used it with sucess but i can't help but think their is better options :thumbup:

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Edited by Yamidude (07/11/06 01:50 AM)

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tonyperez420
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Re: Sphagnum Moss and Peat Moss?

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#5845904 - 07/11/06 05:44 AM (17 years, 9 months ago)

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Yamidude said:
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tonyperez420 said:
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Yamidude said:
I would not use just sphagnum because it is quite a bit different. Im not even sure how well the sphagnum peat moss i have is going to work but for 5 bucks i figured i'd try it on a casing or two.

I use sphagnum peat moss on my casings...

Are you saying I have been using the wrong stuff all along?

no, no. read a little closer. There is a big difference between Sphagnum Moss and Sphagnum Peat Moss. From what i have read sphagnum peat moss should work perfectly fine. However just plain Sphagnum moss would not be the best casing material. apparently some have used it with sucess but i can't help but think their is better options

ok I was starting to freak out cause my casings have not been going to well and I was wondering wtf is the problem... I guess thats not it

Edited by tonyperez420 (07/11/06 05:45 AM)

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