Baltic Peat

Baltic Peat

High-moss sphagnum peat from Baltic raised bogs — the reference substrate for professional horticulture.

Baltic Peat is a low-decomposition, high-moss sphagnum peat sourced from Baltic peatlands. It is the gold-standard base for potting mixes, seedling substrates, greenhouse production, and custom fertiliser blends. We supply it in bulk 40-ft sea-container loads to growers and substrate manufacturers across the GCC.

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  • 98.5% organic matter
  • 95% volume porosity
  • H2 / low decomposition
  • Low salt content
  • Heavy metals below limits

Overview

What makes Baltic sphagnum the professional benchmark

Baltic peat's physical, biological, and chemical properties are shaped by the climate and geology of these northern latitudes — strong moisture absorbability, open air circulation around the roots, and low heat conductivity combine to create near-ideal conditions for root-system development.

The raised bogs here produce an exceptionally pure, low-decomposition peat. Its very high organic matter content, minimal ash, and balanced air–water ratio make it the reference growing medium in professional horticulture worldwide — from Dutch glasshouses to GCC nurseries.

  • Very high organic content, minimal mineral contamination
  • Low ash confirms high purity
  • Volume porosity of 95% keeps root systems oxygenated

Technical

General Technical Characteristics

ParameterUnitResult
Peat type—High-moss sphagnum peat
Decomposition (Von Post)HH2
Decomposition rate%10 – 15
Organic matter%98.49
Ash content%1.51
Moisture content%45.50
Bulk density (air-dry mass)kg/m³184
Bulk density (dry matter)kg/m³100
Volume porosity%95

Physical

Physical Properties

Exceptional water retention combined with a balanced air–water ratio — the reason Baltic peat remains the default base for sensitive crops.

PropertyUnitResult
Water capacity (dry matter)%820
Water capacity by volume%82
Air capacity%13

Chemical

Chemical Properties

Naturally acidic with very low soluble salts — an ideal blank canvas for fertiliser and lime adjustment.

ParameterUnitResult
pH (KCl)pH2.72
pH (H₂O)pH4.05
Electrical conductivitymS/cm0.020

Micronutrients

Microelement Content

ElementContent (mg / kg DM)
Mn68.2
Cu6.1
Zn9.5

Safety

Heavy Metal Content

Heavy metal levels sit well within safe horticultural limits — a direct reflection of the environmental purity of Baltic peat deposits.

ElementContent (mg / kg DM)
Cd< 0.05
Pb5.9
Hg< 0.01
As< 0.01
Cr1.0
Ni1.7

Nutrients

Available Nutrient Forms

Extracted with 0.2 N HCl at a 1 : 50 ratio. Values are moderate — the substrate needs fertilisation when used as a growing medium.

NutrientValue (mg / 100 g DM)
NH₄-N16.8
NO₃-N0.0
P₂O₅12.1
K₂O13.9
CaO417.6
MgO68.3
Fe₂O₃59.4

Botany

Floristic Composition

The peat is formed primarily from Sphagnum moss species typical for Baltic raised bogs:

  • Sphagnum magellanicum — 50%
  • Sphagnum angustifolium — 10%
  • Sphagnum fuscum — 10%
  • Sphagnum spp. — 5%
  • Eriophorum vaginatum — 15%
  • Scheuchzeria palustris — 10%

Botanical classification: high-moss sphagnum peat.

Applications

Typical Applications

  • Seed germination

    Ideal fine structure for precision sowing.

  • Vegetable seedlings

    High water retention with open aeration.

  • Flower production

    Low EC keeps nutrient programmes under tight control.

  • Greenhouse substrates

    A benchmark base for custom mixes.

  • Soil conditioning

    Rebuilds structure in degraded soils.

  • Substrate manufacturing

    Commercial potting-mix and hydroponic blends.

Fractions

Available Fraction Sizes

Three fractions are produced — each tuned to a different stage of the growing cycle.

  • 0 – 10 mm · Fine

    Very high water retention — used as sowing soil (often for automatic sowing lines) and for propagation of seed vegetables, trees, and decorative plants.

  • 0 – 20 mm · Standard

    The most versatile grade — balanced substrate mixes suited to a broad range of plants. Optimal water circulation with good drainage.

  • 0 – 40 mm · Coarse

    Higher air capacity — intended for perennial potted plants where root systems benefit from stronger aeration.

Next step

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Frequently asked

Buyer Questions

  • What grades and particle sizes do you supply?

    Standard is fine 0–10 mm for substrate manufacturing and vegetable seedlings. Coarser grades (10–25 mm) are available for flower production and bulk substrate blending. Both come with full GOST analysis sheets.

  • What is the minimum order?

    1,000 MT per programme (approximately 50 × 40-ft sea containers). Trial parcels of 250 MT can be arranged for first-time buyers.

  • What is the moisture content on shipment?

    50–60% moisture by weight, packed in plastic-wrapped bales for moisture control during sea transit. Full moisture profile is on the Certificate of Analysis.

  • Can you supply private-label packed goods?

    Yes — packaging in 250L plastic bales, big-bags, or 1,000L IBCs, each with optional private-label printing. Container counts adjust for the packed-goods density.

  • What origins do you ship from?

    European Baltic peatlands. Specific extraction sites are nominated per shipment; full Certificate of Origin is issued.

  • Which Incoterms are available?

    FOB (Baltic ports), CFR, and CIF GCC. Direct CIF to Jebel Ali, Hamad (Doha), Sohar, and Dammam are most common.

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