How long will peat last for??

How long will peat last for??#89130

By woowoo -  Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:46 pm
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- Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:46 pm #89130

Hi, I have bought peatmoss and have loads left i was wondering if i was to seal it back up how long will it last?

I was not planing to mix it with sand etc untill i needed to.

Thanks

Re: How long will peat last for??#89132

By Matt -  Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:48 pm
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- Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:48 pm #89132

I don't know that there is any expiration on peat moss as long as you store it in a place where it won't get wet.

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Re: How long will peat last for??#89152

By yinepu -  Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:38 pm
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- Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:38 pm #89152

Since peat bogs are thousands of years old... I don't think you have anything to worry about!

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Re: How long will peat last for??#89246

By woowoo -  Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:26 am
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- Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:26 am #89246

yinepu wrote:Since peat bogs are thousands of years old... I don't think you have anything to worry about!

lol

Re: How long will peat last for??#89256

By dantt99 -  Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:02 pm
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- Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:02 pm #89256

If you have a TDS meter, you can test it in water:
1. Put water in cup with x TDS
2. Put peat or other soil material in the cup too, measure p for TDS of both
3. Subtract p-s=TDS of peat or other soil mix

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Re: How long will peat last for??#89279

By BradR -  Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:44 pm
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- Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:44 pm #89279

Just like the "Traveling Wilburys" said Put it in a Cool Dry Place.

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