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Keyword: Compost. Peat moss. Potting media. Muskmelon. Cucumis melo, , , , , , , , , ,

Guar, jantar, wheat straw, and rice hull composts as replacements for peat in muskmelon transplant production

Purpose The demand for soilless media for vegetable transplant production is increasing. Economic constraints paired with concerns over the sustainability of peat mining have necessitated the replacement of peat with renewable and regionally abundant alternatives. The aim of this study was to develop from composts complete or partial substitutes for peat. Methods Composted guar (Cyamopsis […]