Peat Moss Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three advantages of peat moss?
A
Great water holding capacities
Ideal for root development
Best growing option for seedlings and mature plants
2
Q
What are the disadvantages of peat moss?
A
it develops slowly so isn’t sustainable.
3
Q
What is peat moss made from and where is it found?
A
Made from partially decomposed plants
Found in wetland habitats in Britain and Ireland.
4
Q
Give an example of a peat moss
A
Sphagnum moss
5
Q
describe Sphagnum moss and where it is used?
A
It is less decomposed than other types of peat,
has the ideal open structure for plants in containers.
6
Q
What is a peat land?
A
A significant carbon store that released Carbon dioxide
