Surely,People will not feel strange withpeat, especially those living in rural areas of Vietnam. It can be said that peat is applied in many areas of life and production, bringing benefits to us. Did you know?What is peat and its amazing benefits?or not?
1. What is peat?
Peat is very familiar to Vietnamese people, but not everyone understands what peat is? In fact, this type of charcoal is formed due to anaerobic decomposition of forest trees.
Simply put, peat appears because some plants are buried by silt for a long time in places such as swamps, volcanoes or forests… In which, plants can contribute to the formation of peat such as: pine trees, ferns or familiar types such as rice, lotus plants, water lilies…
Do you know what peat is?
When studying peat, scientists have discovered that it has a relatively high moisture content, and the decomposition ability of this type of coal is also well evaluated. Specifically, based on research results of reputable unitsInstitute Agrochemical soil shows, the moisture content of peat fluctuates around 42.1%, this number is higher than that of other organic matter on the soil surface.
Besides, peat has an average resolution of about 35.3%, so peat is relatively fine, this is a characteristic that helps you recognize and distinguish different types of organic matter. In particular, researchers also pointed out that peat located in deep mines often has an exceptionally high level of resolution. People can rely on this characteristic to choose the type of peat that suits their needs and purposes of use.
2. Outstanding characteristics of peat
Not only learning what peat is, people are also interested in the outstanding characteristics of this organic substance. Based on this information, we will make the most of the characteristics of peat substrate that bring benefits to many areas of life. Usually, people are mainly interested in the characteristics of peat substrate, the physical and chemical properties of peat.
2.1 Physical characteristics
Peat is quite loose and has fibrous properties.
One of the outstanding characteristics of peat substrates of this organic matter is their relatively high porosity and often quite loose structure, in addition they have fibrous properties. This is the basic characteristic of peat that everyone should understand, from which we can use this organic substance flexibly, depending on different purposes and circumstances.
As analyzed above, the moisture content of peat is good in any weather condition, including hot weather or heavy rain, specifically the average humidity fluctuates around 42.1%. However, a small note is that peat lands are easily flooded if there is heavy rain. We should understand this characteristic to minimize the risk of flooding and damage to property and human life.
Scientists also appreciate the adhesive ability of peat as well as its good bearing capacity. Taking advantage of this physical property, people often use peat in agriculture, which is a creative application and brings many benefits.
Besides, one of the physical properties that people also need to pay attention to is that the peat ground layer is often heavier than the deeper layers below. Because, during the natural accumulation process, they are mixed with mixed minerals.
2.2 Chemical characteristics
In the process of studying what peat is, we cannot ignore the chemical characteristics of this organic substance. Surely many of you are curious about the citysectionComposing peat, studies show that organic matter formed from plant remains accounts for the majority of the composition, this number is up to 65%.
Besides, humic compounds (including: humic acid and fulvic acid) or humus are also important components, contributing to the formation of peat. Their presence causes the dark brown color commonly found in peat. It can be said that learning about the composition of peat helps us answer many interesting questions.
The composition of peat is relatively diverse
So which mineral elements are often present in the composition of peat? In general, peat provides a lot of minerals, including carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. In particular, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium – secondary and trace elements are also found in the composition table of peat.
3. Production process of fertilizers made from peat
One of the issues that many people are interested in is the process of forming and producing fertilizerWhat is peat?As analyzed above, peat possesses many outstanding characteristics and brings benefits to many areas of life, therefore the need to produce fertilizer from peat is increasing. To promote peat formation and meet high demand, people can refer to the production process below.
Step 1: Dry the peat
Step 2: Crush the previously dried peat very finely
Step 3: Mix the crushed peat with lime. Note that people mix in moderate proportions, based on the pH of the charcoal.
Step 4: Add additional additives or microorganisms to increase nutrition
Step 5: Incubate and perfect the finished product
In general, the process is quite simple, you just need to have good technique and meticulous operations to succeed.
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4. Some popular types of peat today
It can be said that peat substrate is divided into many different types, some criteria used for classification such as: organic content, color of peat or moisture content… This is very important information to help you classify and choose the type of peat that suits your needs and purposes. Normally, we will be interested in three common types of peat below:
Peat is divided into many different types.
- Peat type 1:IfIf you want to find peat that has a high organic content and provides a lot of nutrients, you can refer to this type of charcoal. Specifically, their ingredients contain about 30 – 35% organic matter. Based on the success tablesectionHere we can recognize their characteristics, this type of coal is often coloredblackDark, relatively smooth, about 3.5mm.
- Peat type 2:TypeThis charcoal has relatively similar identification characteristics to type 1 peat. If you pay close attention, you will see the difference in color. In particular, type 2 peat is usually light black, sometimes light brown, and the amount of organic matter in the ingredient list only fluctuates between 17 – 25%, lower than type 1 peat. If you study carefully what peat is, people will not have too much difficulty in distinguishing.
- Type 3 peat: Compared to the two types mentioned above, type 3 peat has low organic content(about 16%),as well as lower smoothness(normally through 5.5mm floor). Besides, their color is dark brown, not light black like type 2 peat. We should be careful when choosing to avoid unnecessary confusion.
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5. What uses does peat have in agriculture?
With the wonderful ingredient list mentioned above, peat brings benefits to many areas of life. Based on its physical and chemical characteristics, scientists have flexibly used peat in many cases and achieved extremely surprising results. Among them, peat brings the most value to our country’s agricultural industry. Besides, in some cases, they are also used to purify water, even treat diseases…
What is peat used for?
We should proactively explore the uses of peat and take advantage of them and put them to use in daily life.Specifically:
For agriculture
After researchWhat is peat?, surely everyone is very surprised about the values peat brings to the agricultural industry. First of all, peat is the best gardening soil, it contributes to adding essential nutrients to the plants grown in that area. This is the application of peat’s nutrient storage ability to farmers’ farming activities.
Besides, peat substrate is also used for bedding or as fertilizer to improve soil quality. Everyone should choose the type of peat suitable for the intended use. In particular, peat with the ability to decompose less than 50% will be used in bedding for livestock or composting waste. On the contrary, peat with good resolution is often used as a fertilizer, supporting soil improvement extremely effectively.
Peat is one of the raw materials for producing organic fertilizers, helping to increase productivity and convert difficult-to-absorb nutrients into easily absorbable forms, to increase plant resistance. In addition, peat also provides aeration, as well as the drainage ability of clay, helping plant roots exchange gas, grow, and absorb nutrients better.
For medicine
What is peat used for? Minerals in peat are beneficial for the skin.
As analyzed above, the composition of peat contains a number of minerals that are good for health. Therefore, when medicine was not yet developed, people could use peat to treat muscle or joint pain, bringing a feeling of comfort and relaxation to everyone. Currently, the applications of peat in medicine are no longer common, but they used to beyesmeaning in the processhey.
Besides, minerals in peat also have extremely good effects for patients with dermatological problems or want to improve their skin. It is best for people to take advantage of peat to treat diseases under the guidance of a doctor. Thus, we will get the best results and ensure skin safety.
Water filtering uses of peat
In addition to being used for agriculture and medicine, peat is also used to purify water. Specifically, treating septic tank wastewater, domestic wastewater in apartment buildings, etc. Depending on the purpose of use, people will process peat into many different forms (pressed form, powder, fiber tube form, flakes, etc.)
In particular, when peat is made into activated carbon, it can absorb organic molecules extremely well. From there, it is possible to filter trash components in water and this is considered the best water filtration solution today.
Hopefully this article has answered some of everyone’s questions related to the issueWhat is peat?? What is peat substrate? What are the advantages of peat substrate? With a diverse and nutritious composition, peat offers great applications in several areas of life, especially the development of agriculture.
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