How is peat harvested?
Harvesters clear bogs of vegetation and then dig shallow ditches to lower the water table to allow the peat to dry and allow the equipment necessary to harvest the peat on the field. Harrows loosen the top layer of peat moss, which is dried by sun and wind for two to three hours before vacuuming into large harvesters. It is transported from the field to the plant where it is screened, graded and used to blend quality PRO-MIX products. Ready-made Peat products Since 1929, Premier Horticulture has led the industry in producing and distributing quality potting and planting mixes. PRO-MIX has been the most recognized brand by professional growers for more than 30 years. Today, the company manages 21 peat bogs and 13 screening and bagging plants located in Canada and the United States. More than 16 million bags of growing media, Sphagnum peat moss, potting mixes, planting soils and compost are produced annually for professionals and home gardeners. All of the PRO-MIX ready-made potting and
