Is this the same as peat moss we use for substrate?
Lowes has a 40lb bag of organic peat humus for $1.49!
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=92435-19988-92435&detail=&lpage=none
EDIT: Well upon doing more research I found:
"Peat humus originates from hypnum moss, reed sedge peat, or woody peat. It is in such an advanced state of decomposition that the original plant remains cannot be identified. Peat humus is dark-brown to black with a low moisture-holding capacity. Unlike the other peats, it contains a small amount of nitrogen (2 to 3.5 percent). Peat humus, also known as black peat or Michigan peat, is quite heavy compared to the other peats. Its pH varies greatly (from 4 to 8), and it is characteristically sticky when wet."
So it sounds like it wouldnt be a great substrate. Damn! I hate the look of peat and I'm cheap as hell, I thought I hit a goldmine
Lowes has a 40lb bag of organic peat humus for $1.49!
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=92435-19988-92435&detail=&lpage=none
EDIT: Well upon doing more research I found:
"Peat humus originates from hypnum moss, reed sedge peat, or woody peat. It is in such an advanced state of decomposition that the original plant remains cannot be identified. Peat humus is dark-brown to black with a low moisture-holding capacity. Unlike the other peats, it contains a small amount of nitrogen (2 to 3.5 percent). Peat humus, also known as black peat or Michigan peat, is quite heavy compared to the other peats. Its pH varies greatly (from 4 to 8), and it is characteristically sticky when wet."
So it sounds like it wouldnt be a great substrate. Damn! I hate the look of peat and I'm cheap as hell, I thought I hit a goldmine
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