Peat Moss

For Potting Soil:

To improve heavy soil, mix one part soil to one part Peat Moss.

To blend your own potting media, mix two parts Peat Moss with one part compost, and one part Perlite or Vermiculite.

For Seed Starting:

• Fill a shallow container with Peat Moss, or a blend of 80% Peat and 20% Perlite or Vermiculite.
• Peat pots or special seed starting trays with drainage holes make transplanting easier.
• Wet the mix and allow it to drain.
• Plant seeds according to package directions. Place container in a warm, bright location
  (avoid direct sunlight).
• Keep soil moist by misting with a spray bottle. When the plant develops its first true leaves,
  transplant into a larger container or outdoors in a prepared bed.
  Note: Dig seedlings out carefully and handle with care to avoid damaging the fragile root system.

For Root Cuttings:

• Fill a flat or other clean container with Peat Moss, or a blend of 80% Peat and 20% Perlite or Vermiculite, and wet the mix.
• Make a hole with a pencil, gently insert the cutting, and pat the soil to close the hole.
• Keep soil moist and out of direct sunlight until roots develop and the plant can be transplanted.

For Bulb Storage:

Pour dry Peat Moss over and around bulbs. Do not water or compact.