BP:
To add to what was stated by my good friends, peatmoss does not expand that much upon being wetted. It does expand coming out of the bale.
As has been recommended soaking it ahead of time is what I do. I usually use hottish water because it has superior penetration. No hotter than 105F.
Contrary to many stories, sphagnum peatmoss contains bacterial/archaeal and fungal spores and protozoa cysts which contribute vastly to the life in your soil once you get rolling.
To add to what was stated by my good friends, peatmoss does not expand that much upon being wetted. It does expand coming out of the bale.
As has been recommended soaking it ahead of time is what I do. I usually use hottish water because it has superior penetration. No hotter than 105F.
Contrary to many stories, sphagnum peatmoss contains bacterial/archaeal and fungal spores and protozoa cysts which contribute vastly to the life in your soil once you get rolling.