Peat and lilies

Hi fellow earthlings,
Through my readings on lilies occasionally I see a reference to Peat moss. Some people think peat holds to much water and yet it is a major ingredient in "soil less mixes". Something I read today about peat PH, yawnnn I couldn't sleep, shocked me. It stated that "the pH of Canadian sphagnum peat generally ranges from 3.0 to 4.5." Wow! I didn't know this until now. I had to go and use peat to amend my soil for lilies, tulips and hyacinths :*(
Anyway... Some of my lily seeds are growing in almost all peat and I am wondering if that is why some of them are yellowing at 2 to 4 months of age?

As for pH, unless you are growing lime loving Lilium species, you haven't done any detriment in ammending your soil with peat. It is true that compost would be prefered, but I use peat now and then too. But don't let that be your only soil ammending option. Oriental lilies actually prefer a more acid soil, and I contend it is a major contributor to winter hardiness in our colder regions.

Peat being a major component in soiless mixes can be a problem, especially since a deep column of "soil" to pull moisture down does not exist in containers. That is why growing mediums must always be more free draining in pots compared to the ground. Many, including myself, mix washed sand with such high peat mixes.

The pH of peat, even sphagnum peat is quite variable, depending mostly on the purity and stage of decomposition. Peat is practically void of nutrients. Have you been fertilizing your yellow leave plants? Could be many other reasons for yellowing foliage.

I have been using miracle grow, about 1/2 tsp/gal. I use that about once per week occasionally every other week.