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Michigan peat

13 years ago

What is Michigan peat???

I recently saw a recipe for African violet potting soil. The first ingredient was 4 parts peat moss.

The second ingredient was 5 parts Michigan peat.

Anyone know what it is?

Google brought up Michigan Peat Company but this product

does not show in their website.

thanks

george

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travisviolets
13 years ago
Hi, Mich peat is where it came from. People say Canadian peat is the best.

Use 3 parts peat (gal) 2 parts vermiculite 1 part perlite.
add 2 table spoons of dolimite lime and mix well.
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