Which peat to choose for composting? 0 12

Lowland peat with a decomposition level of 40-60% and acidity above 5.5 is considered not the most suitable for composting.

Raised bog peat, unlike other types, best absorbs liquid animal waste and ammonium nitrogen from manure. The use of raised bog peat allows for the production of high-quality compost.

The quality of compost based on peat and manure can be improved by adding phosphorite flour or phosphogypsum in amounts up to 3% of the total weight of the compost mass. For light soils, it is recommended to add potassium salt or potassium chloride in a volume of 0.5-1% of the total mass of the compost.