New alternative to peat?

[CorneliusSchrute]

I was googling around and found this article for a pine-based peat alternative. This seems hopeful, no?

Here is the link.

 

[Jcal]

Link didnt work for me.

 

[mcmcnair]

Ah, so that is my academic advisor's research. It is still in the developmental stages, but don't think you can just use pine bark, pine shavings, or pine sawdust as a replacement media. To produce the proper consistency you need a hammer mill, also last i heard they were using a lot of fertilizers and lime to offset the nutritional deficiencies and pH imbalances

 

[mcmcnair]

Here is the initial research, more has come out recently. http://www.ncsu.edu/project/woodsubstrates/publications/popular-press/2.pdf

 

[CorneliusSchrute]

Thanks for the info, Mason!

I wondered if it would have additives in it. If development proceeds I also wonder if there might be a variety marketed without such amendments.

Sorry for the busted link. :/