Over the past four months, I’ve ditched the peat and put several peat-free composts to the test by growing tomatoes. Obviously, the best option is to try and make your own compost, but this isn’t always possible and often gardeners can’t make it on the scale they need.
You may have noticed more peat-free options at your local garden centre or supermarket this year. Many people are now realising the problems of using peat and are searching for the best alternative. It’s tricky to know how good a sealed bag of compost is; often you can’t see inside the bag, and you don’t know its quality until it’s too late!
I’ve scrutinised the structure and texture of these composts and how well they hold moisture, often the factor many people say is a downfall with peat-free.
