Cowpeat   An Economically Competitive Alternative to Native Peat in Potting Soil Mixes         An alternative to native peat in potting soil media, coined cowpeat, has been developed at a dairy and tested in nursery trials by the University of Florida.           To create Cowpeat, solids from dairy wastewater were screened and processed in a large horizontal drum composer at temperatures up to 150 F. Oxygen levels and temperatures are monitored to provide optimum conditions for the microorganisms to decompose cow manure. This process kills nematodes and inactivates weed seeds.   Before being called Cowpeat every batch must pass testing for quality and proper curing. Our promise is to deliver a consistent product.     The processed material was screened and ready for blending into a traditional soil mix. Cowpeat can be blended in multiple mix combinations at our on-site bending facility to satisfy our customer's requirements.

Cowpeat has similar characteristics (water holding capacity, air space, total porosity and bulk density) as native peat.     University research demonstrated the following advantages of Cowpeat when compared to native peat:   *High compost processing temperatures kill nematodes and weed seeds.   *Has higher pH than native peat (therefore it does not need to be limed).   *Provides plants with micro-nutrients and microorganism diversity.   *Provides natural protection from diseases of roots due to the beneficial organisms that live in compost.   *Cost effective renewable resource.       Cowpeat is a benefit to the dairy industry as it strives to comply with new EPA guidelines and a benefit to horticultural businesses as the need grows for alternative soil media.   We take pride in providing:   Highest quality products   Competitive prices   Proven results   Commitment to helping our environment   For more information call:   Sales Department Marc Veseskis 850-890-0448   corporate office Andy Tangeman 727-723-0740