Episode 222. What so bad about peat based compost. - a podcast by Richard

Join me in this weeks podcast where I answer a question from a listener who wants to know what's so bad about peat based compost. We also have the latest from the plots.





This weeks tasks includePlanting out lots of plantsStringing tomato plantsQuail developments



And much more check out the podcast to find out more.What's so bad about peat based compost?



This week I received a question from a listener asking what is so bad about peat based compost?Is it bad for our plants or environment?



If it's so bad why is it still for sale?



All of which are very interesting questions and something that I have researched and known about for many years.In this episode I share with you what I know about what is so bad about this style of compost and why we shouldn't be using it. I also share my thoughts on an experiment to see what the difference is between peat based compost and other alternatives is.



ResourcesBelow are a few links that I have mentioned in this episode



Thompson and Morgan blog post on what's new in the gardenThompson and Morgan blog post from plot to plate celebrating nation vegetarian week.

Further episodes of The veg grower podcast

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