sphagnum peat moss

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I am currently growing two plants in sphagnum peat moss. Is this a good substrate to grow in? Also, there is some white/yellow stuff on top of the peat moss. Does anybody know what this is?

 

[Rexob715]

I am currently growing two plants in sphagnum peat moss. Is this a good substrate to grow in? Also, there is some white/yellow stuff on top of the peat moss. Does anybody know what this is?

You really should switch to a soil, but add some things to it to lighten it up. Vermiculite, perilite, Turface MVP, etc. etc.

The white/yellow stuff is most likely calcium or something else from your water. You using tap water? If so, then you need to switch to distilled or bottled water, IMO!

 

[Fallen Buckshot]

yeah the peat is fine .. you should realy mix it up as follows tho :
2-3 parts peatmoss
1 part vermiculite
1-2 parts pearlite
half cup of Espoma Bio-tone
thats what i use and have had good results

 

[northwoodsmoker]

i use peat moss with perlite, i added some vermiculite also.. works great..