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Quality from the ground up: certified organic soil conditioner, potting soil, and peat moss.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  1. What is the difference between potting soil and soil conditioner?
  2. Who certifies your products organic?
  3. Is peat moss a soil conditioner?
  4. What's the difference between your soil conditioner and peat moss?
  5. What sizes do your products come in?
  6. How can I contact you?
  7. What about peat moss harvesting and the environment?
  8. Can I use your soil conditioner in my greenhouse?
  9. Where can I get your products?
  10. What on earth is certified organic? Requires Flash
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  12. Can you tell me more about Clare Organic Products?Requires Flash
1. What is the difference between potting soil and soil conditioner?
Soil conditioners are designed to treat poor soil conditions around the yard, flower beds, shrubs, lawns, gardens, etc. A soil conditioner may help the physical, biological, or nutritional condition of the soil. For instance, it can help bind sandy soils, allow air and water to clay soils, add organic material to depleted soils, and may even add some micro-nutrients depending on the mix. Potting soil is designed for inside the home or in some cases for starting seeds. Potting soil is a stand alone product that does not need anything else.

2. Who certifies your products organic?
We are certified by the Nova Scotia Organic Growers Association (NSOGA). NSOGA is strict and audits us and conducts an on site inspection.

3. Is peat moss a soil conditioner?
Yes, peat moss is a soil conditioner. Our Peat PlusTMpeat moss and can help with the physical and biological properties of your soil.
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4. What's the difference between your soil conditioner and peat moss?
Peat PlusTMpeat moss and Peat PlusTMsoil conditioner differ on the nutritional level. The peat moss does not have any nutrients and is for aiding the physical and biological properties of your soil. Our soil conditioner is made with our composted seaweed mix and has naturally occurring micro-nutrients and growth regulators in addition to the physical and biological benefits.
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5. What sizes do your products come in?
Our products come bagged or bulk. Our current bag sizes are:

  • Peat PlusTM Soil Conditioner 30L (27.2 quarts)
  • Peat PlusTM Potting Soil 30L (27.2 quarts), 10L (9 quarts), and 5L (4.5 quarts)
  • Peat PlusTM Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss comes in 107 L (3.8 cubic feet, compressed)

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6. How can I contact you?
We can be reached at:

  • Telephone (902) 645-2773
  • Fax (902) 645-2861
  • Toll free 1-877-470-PEAT
  • Mail PO Box 409 Meteghan
    Digby County, Nova Scotia
    Canada B0W 2J0
  • Email info@clareorganics.com email
  • Web http://www.clareorganics.com

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7. What about peat moss harvesting and the environment?

Peat moss is a renewable resource. There are 270,000,000 acres of peat in Canada -- of which only 40,000 acres are being harvested (that's 1 acre out of 6000 acres). That means that only 0.02% of the peat moss areas are being used.

Peat moss is growing at a rate 70 times faster than it is being harvested. At this rate of harvesting, our Canadian peat moss resources should not run out and should be able to provide valuable horticultural products for you and your family for generations to come.

Sources: "Canadian Peat Harvesting and the Environment," published by the North American Wetlands Conservation Council (Canada), Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association
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8. Can I use your soil conditioner in my greenhouse?
That depends. If you intend to mix and blend Peat PlusTM Soil Conditioner into your existing greenhouse to improve the soil condition, yes. If you are looking for a complete stand alone soil mix, no. Our soil conditioner is not a stand alone product or pro-mix. It is designed to assist poor soil conditions. We are currently developing a stand alone, pro-mix.
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