Vital Earth Specifications Handbook

Composted Cotton Burrs
Composted Peat Replacer

Premium Grade Compost
Rose Peat Compost

TYPICAL TEST RESULTS
When tested for available water soluble nutrients by the extract method, typical values have been as follows:
Soil pH	5.5 - 6.5	(pH)
Nitrogen	0.5 - 1.0	percent
Phosphorus	0.3 - 0.6	percent
Potassium	0.3 - 0.6	percent
Sulfur	0.1 - 0.3	percent
Magnesium	0.1 - 0.3	percent
Calcium	1.0 - 2.0	percent
Sodium	0.05 - 0.2	percent
Iron	0.1 - 0.5	percent
Manganese	0.01 - 0.02	percent
Copper	0.003 - 0.015	percent
Zinc	0.005 - 0.015	percent

UNIT WEIGHT

Saturated and surface dry

35-45 lbs/cf

LANDSCAPER'S PEAT REPLACER

FEATURES

Complete soil renovator

Enhances soil aeration & tilth

Naturally acidic-pH 5.5 to 6.5

Provides essential soil nutrients

Enhances soil absorbency

INGREDIENTS

1 part - Medium aged pine bark mulch with nominal sizing from 1 1/2” and down

1 part - Vital Earth Composted Peat Replacer—see Composted Peat Replacer spec sheet

APPLICATIONS

Primarily designed to amend existing soil to prepare beds for planting flowers or shrubbery.

Useful for bed preparations during color changes.

INSTRUCTIONS

Apply sufficient Peat Replacer to existing soils so that the mixed proportions will be 1/3 to 1/2 Peat Replacer. Mix in thoroughly.

Fertilize area after planting with Carl Pool’s 13-13-13 or Colorscapes.

706 E Broadway
PO Box 1148
Gladewater TX 75647

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(903) 845-2163
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