Peat Free Compost

Petersfield continue to be at the forefront of peat free and reduced peat compost development, we first manufactured peat free mixes in 1991, mainly for the local authority market.

We supply peat free composts to an enviable client base that includes The Royal Households, The National Trust, English Heritage, The Royal Horticultural Society, The Zoological Society of London and Cambridge University Botanical Gardens.

Continuous research and development means that we now manufacture Peat Free composts and growing mediums from possibly the widest range of raw materials in the industry, both for commercial growers and retailers. We have compost mixes and recommendations for almost all crops.

Peat Free Compost Range

Peat Free Supreme          General seed and potting, close texture, excellent water                                                              retention,  especially under protection.

Peat Free Supreme          High Coir A development of the original Peat Free Supreme that                                                is lighter and easier to handle. Highly recommended for bedding,                                              pot plants and Autumn bedding.

Peat Free Supreme - F    Another development of Peat Free Supreme, using Fytocell                                                        Foam  to both reduce density and hold more water. This blend                                                  has proved itself in hanging baskets and large Local Authority                                                  planters for several years.

Peat Free Potting             Excellent capillary action, suitable for sand bed systems -                                                          especially suitable for 9cm to 2 litre pots e.g. Perennials, larger                                                  pot plants and nursery stock.

Peat Free T2                     Designed to fit between Peat Free Potting and Peat Free Nursery                                              Stock, this mix has a good combination of moisture retention                                                    and drainage, making it suitable for pot sizes 9cm upwards.

Peat Free Nursery           Versatile mix designed to be relatively free draining for outdoor
Stock                                 use, suitable for a wide range of pot sizes and crop types.

Peat Free Nursery           A development of the successful PFNS using a man-made,
Stock - F                           biodegradable foam instead of St.Soil, this mix is lighter with                                                     improved water management

Tailor Made 

Prescription mixing:
All Petersfield's mixes can be tailored to suit individual grower or plant requirements. We can advise on mixes to suit a wide range of specific crops and applications.

Product development:
At Petersfield we are continuously working to improve our products and have ongoing trials with new blends. Peat alternatives are developing particularly quickly, please keep in touch for the latest information.

Reduced Peat Composts:
We have many recommendations for situations where the grower does not want or need to go fully peat free. Many reduced peat recipes offer improvements over 100% peat products.

Ericaceous
It still remains difficult to grow ericaeous plants in 100% peat free mediums, consequently we have developed a 50% peat mix which is producing excellent quality and reliable results for professional growers.