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Peat moss remains the primary component for casing layers in the cultivation of mushrooms. Peat moss is combined with limestone and other materials to induce mushroom pinning and development. Fibrous peat works well to hold large amounts of water. In the last several years, we have seen the introduction of humus-type peats, which are used alone or blended with fibrous peats to produce a slower, more erratic pinning of mushrooms. Some growers prefer this casing blend, since mushrooms can be picked over several days instead of large flushes all at once.
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What is Sphagnum Peat Moss and Where Does It Come From?
When you see a picture of a harvested Canadian peat bog, it looks like any other field that is made up of mineral soil.
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Peat Moss: A Sustainable Component of Growing Media
In Canada, peatlands cover 280 million acres (113.6 million hectares), or 13% of the land area of Canada.
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How to Reduce Overwatering of Growing Media
The purpose of watering a plant is to replenish the water that was used by the plant for the above actions and to leach salts from the growing medium.