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ExplainerPeat-free mixes behave differently on watering and feeding. The technique changes, not the outcome.
Retail sale of peat-based growing media is being phased out or restricted in several markets on climate and habitat grounds. Peat-free mixes typically dry differently at the surface and hold nutrients for a shorter period, which changes watering and feeding routines rather than achievable results.
Peatlands store large volumes of carbon and support distinct habitats, which is why extraction for horticulture has come under regulatory pressure. For gardeners the practical question is how the replacement mixes behave.
Many peat-free mixes look dry at the surface while remaining moist below, which prompts over-watering by anyone judging by appearance. Weight of the pot, or a finger below the surface, is a more reliable check.
Regulatory position
Timelines differ by market and have shifted more than once. National guidance rather than retailer messaging is the reliable reference for what is on sale and when.
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