in various stages of decomposition, and found, as a kind of turf or bog, usually in low situations, where it is always more or less saturated with water
Partly decomposed organic matter, originating from the decomposition ofvegetation in bogs, marshes or heathland As an ingredient of potting soil, peatassists in moisture retention
Undecomposed or only slightly decomposed organic matter accumulated under conditions of excess moisture Semi-carbonized remains of plants (such as moss, sedge, trees), some animal residues, and often some mineral soil Plant residues show little, if any, morphological change
Generally, unconsolidated material that consists mainly of undecomposed, or only slightly decomposed, organic matter accumulated under conditions of excessive moisture More specifically, a layer of organic material containing plant residues that may show little, if any, morphological change and that have accumulated as a result of submergence in water or through being in a very wet environment (19)
Generally, unconsolidated plant material primarily consisting of undecomposed, or only slightly decomposed, organic matter accumulated under water-soaked conditions More specifically, a layer of organic material containing plant residues that may show little, if any, morphological change and that have accumulated as a result of submergence in water or through being in a very wet environment One of the basic building blocks of the Canoe Country ecosystem
organic deposits consisting of the partially decomposed remains of plants, which accumulate over time more rapidly than decomposition processes can break them down Peat may be derived from the remains of mosses, sedges, or woody plants
Fibrous plant debris produced by the partial disintegration of plant material in wet areas Impacts on aquaculture through the addition of humic acids to the water as it percolates through the peat The addition of the acid to the water causes a drop in the pH level Water from peat areas may also take on a brown colouration, which when extreme, may result in the inability of fish to feed or react to photoperiod stimulation
Peat is decaying plant material which is found under the ground in some cool, wet regions. Peat can be added to soil to help plants grow, or can be burnt on fires instead of coal. a black substance formed from decaying plants under the surface of the ground in some areas, which can be burned as a fuel, or mixed with soil to help plants grow well (peta, probably from a language). Organic fuel consisting of a light, spongy material formed in temperate, humid environments by the accumulation and partial decomposition of vegetable remains under conditions of poor drainage. Peat deposition is the first step in the formation of coal. Dried peat burns readily, with a smoky flame and a characteristic odour. It is used for domestic heating and can be used to fire boilers. It is only a minor contributor to the world energy supply, but large deposits occur in Canada, China, Indonesia, Russia, Scandinavia, and the U.S. Major users include Finland, Ireland, Russia, and Sweden
A soft brown mass of compressed, partially decomposed vegetation that forms in a water-saturated environment and has a carbon content of 50% Dried peat can be burned as fuel
When plants have partially decayed and been compacted in layers by pressure from above, the result is called peat If left alone for eons, it turns into coal All over the world, however, people have dug up peat todry and use for fuel Peat also is used as a fertizler for plants, and even a packing material or bedding for cows, horses, and so on, if it dries light and fluffy
A marsh or swamp deposit of water-soaked plant remains containing more than 50 percent carbon It is a highly water-retentive, spongy, organic soil amendment that is available for your garden or flower bed It may add to your soils acidity
In the catalogue you will find some plants prefer Peaty or largely organic soil: by this I means a lot of compost and semi-decomposed organic material should be mixed into the soil Not necessarily peat moss (in fact I recommend against it), more the woody sort of peat you find in the upper layers of an established woods
An unconsolidated deposit of semicarbonized plant remains, generally found in a water shed environment such as a bog or a fen and is of high moisture content (at least 75%) Peat is an early stage of the development of coal and is comprised, usually, of approximately 60% carbon and 30% moisture-free oxygen When dried out, peat burns very easily