Ben, who does our videos, is from the U.K. which has banned the sale of peat and peat products by 2024 in an effort to protect peatlands, Earth’s biggest carbon sink. Peat-free potting soil also requires significantly less water and chemical fertilizer. However, most potting mixes in the U.S. do come with peat as an ingredient. . Or, make a potting mix that is 4 parts potting mix and 1 part perlite.
Ben, who does our videos, is from the U.K. which has banned the sale of peat and peat products by 2024 in an effort to protect peatlands, Earth’s biggest carbon sink. Peat-free potting soil also requires significantly less water and chemical fertilizer. However, most potting mixes in the U.S. do come with peat as an ingredient. . Or, make a potting mix that is 4 parts potting mix and 1 part perlite.