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So peat holds more water? I usually add peat to a mix to make it lighter.
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i think peat holds water... 

http://www.peatmoss.com/blog/using-peat-moss/home-gardeners-why/home-gardeners-why-is-peat-moss-so-important/

Save Water.
• Peat retains up to 20 times its weight in moisture, and releases water slowly as plants need it.

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