Black Gold Peat Moss Plus 8qt (240/PL)

Black Gold® Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Plus is a high-quality, peat-based soil additive. It is made from pure Canadian peat moss and a natural organic wetting agent. This product helps plants grow strong, particularly those that love acidic soil. It’s also OMRI® Listed, which can be used in organic gardening.

Benefits of Use

Here, the focus is on how plants and soil improve with this peat moss.

1. Better Water Retention: Peat moss's capacity to retain water is 20 times its dry weight. This cuts down on how often gardeners have to water and helps keep plants healthy during dry periods.
2. Improved Soil Aeration: The fibrous ring lets air through the soil. Strong roots that absorb nutrients with ease grow from good airflow.
3. Enhanced Nutrient Holding: Peat moss has a high cation exchange capacity (CEC), meaning it can hold on to nutrients and release them gradually. This helps provide plants with a steady, consistent supply of nutrients.
4. Soil Texture Improvement: When mixed into heavy clay or sandy soils, the peat moss mixture improves the texture of the soil. Roots can penetrate with ease, and water drains or clings as required.
5. Acid-Loving Plant Support: Since it is slightly acidic, it can provide the acidic environment that acid-loving plants require. Gardeners can raise a broader variety of flowers and shrubs.

How to Use

A few easy steps would make it incredibly simple to incorporate this peat moss into any garden plan.

1. For Garden Beds
• Apply a 2- to 3-inch layer on top of the soil.
• Incorporate it to a depth of 6–8 inches.
2. For Container Plants
• Combine 1 part peat moss with 2 parts potting mix or garden soil.
• Ensure to stir well before potting.
3. For Lawn Seeding or Repair
• Sprinkle a light covering over the region to be seeded.
• Harsh with the back side of a rake to combine with the topsoil.
4. For New Plantings
• Dig a hole twice as big as the root ball.
• Compost peat moss with the soil the user digs out at a 1:1 ratio.
• Fill in around the plant with the soil and water well.

Application Areas

There are many uses for this product in gardening. Here are some examples.

• Vegetable Gardens: Enrich the soil for tomatoes, peppers, and leafy greens.
• Flower Beds: Create a light base for annuals and perennials.
• Trees and Shrubs: Help new roots spread by improving the planting hole mix.
• Acid-Loving Landscapes: Grow camellias, heathers, and azaleas with ease.
• Indoor and Outdoor Containers: Keep potted plants happy with better moisture control.

Sustainability and Responsibility

Peat moss is sourced from responsibly harvested bogs in Canada. Harvesters adhere to strict regulations to protect natural ecosystems. By choosing this product, gardeners support responsible land use. The OMRI® listing also means fewer chemicals go into the garden.

Conclusion

Black Gold® Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Plus is an easy way to improve soil quality. Its combination of natural peat moss and an organic wetting agent promotes water retention, aeration, and nutrients in the mix. The mild acidity makes it ideal for acid-loving plants. It thrives in landscape beds, containers, turf, and new plantings.

It is organically listed for organic gardening. This peat moss provides gardeners with an easy way to get their healthy growing efforts off to the right start for all of their vegetables, flowers, and shrubs.