A typical Swamp in Southern Chile containing lots of Sphagnum Moss.
An armload of moss just removed from the Swamp floor. This moss is still alive and wet. Note the nice clean green and white colors.
Freshly picked moss from a different swamp. Note slightly darker brown color and very good length.
Fresh moss is delivered in white bags to drying houses using ox teams and wood sleds.
Moss being cleaned and dried in a drying house. This takes from 1 to 3 days depending on the temperature and weather -- it is dried naturally.
A close-up view showing nearly-dried dry Sphagnum Moss still in the drying house before transport to the packing factory.
5 Kg pack of moss(also with handles)
Moss in different package sizes.
Close-up of a special brand name used in USA "Orchid Moss" for SUN BULB CO. in 150 gram Packs.
