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peat moss

/piːt mɒs/

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/piːt mɒs/B2formalscientific
  • ruЧастично разложившееся органическое вещество, в основном из сфагнового мха, добываемое на болотах и используемое в качестве почвенной добавки или питательной среды в садоводстве и растениеводстве.

Partially decomposed organic matter, primarily sphagnum moss, harvested from bogs and used as a soil amendment or growing medium in gardening and horticulture.

  1. Organic soil materialB2formal

    A type of organic matter, primarily composed of decomposed sphagnum moss, used as a soil amendment or fuel.

    ruОрганический почвенный материал

    • Gardeners often mix peat moss into the soil to improve water retention.
    • Peat moss is harvested from bogs and used in horticulture.
    • The acidic nature of peat moss makes it ideal for growing blueberries.