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darius So.App.Mtns., United States(Zone 5b) Jul 29, 2003

Peat producers warn the price of Canadian peat moss will be going up. The reasons are weather and economic related. By the end of June less than 20% of a normal harvest had been collected. because of wet weather this spring and early summer. Peat producers also saw a loss in revenue because of the weakening value of the U.S. dollar. The drop in the dollar from Jan. 2003 through June accounted for an 11% reduction in revenue. This summer most peat companies announced price increases of 7-15% to cover a portion of the revenue shortfall. Increases in fuel, insurance and labor costs have resulted in many Canadian trucking companies going out of business or reducing the number of trucks on the road. This has caused reduced shipping availability and higher rates. http://www.peatmoss.com

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golddog Western, PA(Zone 6a) Jul 30, 2003

It is my understanding that the peat demand will eventually out grow the supply. A substitute for the Canadian peat moss is a good option. If it is to retain water but still allow oxygen to the roots, other mediums are available.

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lupinelover Grove City, OH(Zone 6a) Jul 31, 2003

But finding another medium that so perfectly helps alleviate the alkaline soil is going to be my main obstacle. Yes, I know that peat moss is being severely depleted, but I haven't found an adequate substitute.

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DeepRoots Willacoochee, GA(Zone 8b) Jul 31, 2003

I've used Coir to good effect.

it is a little pricey for me to be buying 50yards a year, but I imagine as Peat becomes more expensive, the demand for Coir will increase and thus the price will drop.

drew

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