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Biochar could replace unsustainable peat moss in greenhouse industry

2/9/2018

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"Plant lovers are familiar with peat moss as the major component of potting mix, but harvest of the material is becoming unsustainable. Not only is peat being removed faster than it can re-form, its use in potting mix contributes to the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere."

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Andrew Margenot and others found that biochar can replace peat moss in marigold production with no adverse effects. Credit: Andrew Margenot
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8/13/2018 01:42:45 am

Spearheaded by Andrew Margenot, it was proven that biochar can replace peat moss in marigold production with no adverse effects. This is a good thing because most of the plant lovers have been using peat moss without knowing its bad effects. Now that we knew that there were negative effects peat moss can have, it's just right that we found a better option. I am just hoping that more things like this will be discovered for the benefit of everyone!

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