Laboratory methods for identification of self-heated peat

摘要

The quality of horticultural peat is very sensitive to changes related to self-heating. Best material safety is achieved by securing even quality in production, using good storage techniques and regular temperature monitoring. In some cases though there is a need for measuring the quality and suitability for use after the storage phase. No generally accepted methods exist for recognizing self-heated peat, even though self-heating is a widely studied subject.