The latest on peat supplies and alternatives

Added on 22 April 2024

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The latest on peat supplies and alternatives

Dr. Brian Schulker says Jiffy’s peat-free blends combine coco products, wood fibers, pine bark, minerals, compost, and clays to deliver air-filled porosity, drainage, and stability. Photo: Jiffy Products International

Greenhouse Grower’s March 2024 issue focused on how concerns over peat supplies are leading to new innovations, as well as best practices for being efficient in how you use peat.

Here, we go in depth with Business Development Manager Growing Media Constituents at Jiffy International, to learn more about what’s happening in the market.

Brian Sparks: Let’s start with where we’re at with peat supplies at the moment.

Brian Schulker: Everyone knows about the peat shortage going back to 2020. You had the COVID-19 boom where everybody stockpiled their product because of massive plant sales.