It occurs as a result of the plants (usually algae and marsh reeds called ‘sphagnum‘) growing in swamps and similar underwater lands in regions with low summer temperatures where peat is humid and very rainy, partially decaying at the bottom of the water, rotting and accumulating for years in an environment with no relation to air under water and forming thick beds.

Light brown or yellowish brown fibrous types are woody, earthy or granular and are located between acid and slightly alkaline.

Those that are not completely decomposed of these organic residues are called peat, and those that are well decomposed and have more organic matter are called soil.

The volume weight of the peat is low and its water holding capacity is high.

They show a great deal of porosity.

Due to these properties, it is very suitable for mortar making.

It is a 100% natural material.

It has acid reaction.

Its pH is 5.5-6.5 turns.

It is poor in nutrients other than nitrogen, although it is not available, it retains a lot of water and ensures that water and fertilizer are given to the plant slowly and regularly through ion exchange.