Nurme Turvas Homepage – Nurme Turvas is one of the biggest peat moss producers in Estonia, operates from its central production site located in Nurme Village, Tori Rural Municipality, in Pärnu County, Estonia.

Premium quality Peat Moss

Leading Estonian Peat Industry with Precision, Performance and Global Reach while Supplying Premium Substrates to Professional Horticulture

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Peat Production at Nurme Turvas

Nurme Turvas a Dutch/Estonian undertaking, has grown to one of the largest peat producers in Estonia. We currently manages approximately 1300 hectares of peatlands in 2 locations and produce up to 1300000 m³ of premium peat moss a year. Our location provides us with a great logistical advantage to commercial ports in Estonia that provides us with vital link to international markets across Europe, Asia, North and South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania.

Our production begins in one of Estonia’s most ecologically intact peatlands in Nurme bog. This region is known for its abundant, high-purity peat reserves, formed over centuries under natural conditions. The structure, composition, and cleanliness of the peat from this area make it ideal for horticultural and agricultural applications, offering excellent water retention, aeration, and nutrient stability.

Peat mining in Lavassaare bog began as early as the beginning of the 20^th century. Consistent peat production in Nurme started in 1958. Since then, the site has evolved into a well-managed hub of industrial peat harvesting, supported by decades of technical development and environmental stewardship. With infrastructure built to optimize extraction, storage, and processing the Nurme production site stands today as a key pillar leading the Estonia’s peat industry and a trusted source of premium-quality peat moss for the global horticultural market.

Today, Nurme Turvas continues to build on this legacy by integrating sustainability and innovation into every aspect of its operations. Our harvesting fields are supported by an adjacent processing and packaging facility, allowing for minimal material handling time. This integrated setup enables us to maintain full product traceability and consistent quality across all products.

PEAT production Process

We use milled peat harvesting method that is efficient, sustainable, and designed to maximize production yield. Peat is milled, turned and harvested on the field, then transported to the on-site processing plant. Where it’s screened to different fractions, mixed with additives and packaged for shipping worldwide.

Professionals Professionals

Every grower has specific goals, systems, and standards. We understand that no two operations are alike. With over 67 years of experience in the horticultural substrate industry, we are committed to delivering growing media that align with your cultivation needs. Reliable, consistent, and certified, our products perform as precisely as your growing process demands.

Our decades of expertise, combined with deep knowledge of peat’s natural properties, have earned us a respected position in the global substrate market. Estonia’s rich peatlands provide the perfect foundation for producing premium quality growing media.

Unpackaged peat is the ideal solution for large-scale horticulture operations who require bulk volumes with flexible handling options. Sourced directly from our sustainably managed Estonian peatlands, the material is delivered in its loose form, preserving its natural texture and structure.

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Estonian gold

Unpackaged peat moss

Ideal for manufacturers, substrate blenders, and agricultural processors, our bulk peat comes with full logistical support, including loading, documentation, and quality traceability.

Sourced from high-quality Estonian peatlands, each product is available in a range of screened fraction sizes. Packaging is available in multiple formats, tailored to suit our customers operational scale and logistics needs. Fraction options include:

NT1 (0–5 mm)
NT2 (0–10 mm)
NT3 (0–20 mm)
NT5 (0–40 mm)
NT6 (10-40 mm)

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Premium Quality

Packaged peat moss

Available in various grades, our peat moss can be delivered as a pure product or enhanced with selected organic and mineral additives, tailored to meet the specific requirements of different crops and growing systems.

Why partner with us

With a global presence, flexible logistics, and a commitment to quality, we are dedicated to supporting the success of professional horticulture worldwide. Wherever you grow, we’re ready to grow it with you. When it comes to sourcing premium peat moss for professional horticulture, as one of Estonia’s largest peat moss producers, we have built our reputation on being reliable partner and a commitment to product quality and speed of service. Our advantages that you should consider:

High Production capacity
In-House Processing and Packaging
Strategic Location with Port Access
Fast service and Logistical support
Global presence, exports to 35 countries
Customer focused tailored products

Our vision &Values

Vision

Our vision is to be a leading force in sustainable horticulture by delivering high-performance peat moss products that empower growers around the world to cultivate healthier, more productive crops. We are committed to combining the purity of natural peat resources with advanced production technologies and rigorous quality standards to create growing media that tailored to the evolving needs of modern horticulture. We are not just a supplier, we aim to be a trusted partner to our clients, offering them consistency, customization, and support at every stage. As we expand our global reach, we remain deeply rooted in responsible peatland management, innovation in substrate development, and a dedication to long-term client relationships built on performance, trust and quick delivery.

Values

Product quality is our foremost priority, peat moss that meets the highest standards of cleanliness, consistency, and horticultural performance. Reliability defines how we operate, ensuring that our clients can depend on us for timely deliveries, traceable products, and consistent results season after season. We value partnership, working closely with growers to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Innovation drives us to continuously improve our processes and adapt to the changing demands of global horticulture. We hold a strong commitment to responsibility, toward the environment, our employees, and the community, ensuring that our growth is grounded in sustainable practices and ethical business standards.

About Peat

Peat is an exceptional organic material that has become a cornerstone in professional horticulture due to its unique physical and chemical characteristics. Unlike any other substrate, peat offers a stable structure, low nutrient content, and high porosity, which together create the perfect foundation for custom blends and precision growing media.

Its inherent ability to retain moisture while allowing for adequate air exchange supports optimal root development across a wide variety of crops. In commercial greenhouses and nurseries, peat is preferred because its performance, consistency, cleanliness, and adaptability to diverse cultivation systems. As demand grows for reliable, high-quality substrates, peat continues to serve as the professional grower’s preferred choice.

Peat is not an instantly renewable material, it forms slowly over thousands of years through the accumulation and partial decomposition of bog vegetation in cold, waterlogged environments where oxygen levels are minimal. This natural process results in the gradual buildup of organic layers rich in fibrous matter and structural integrity, making peat fundamentally different from other soil additives.

These centuries old deposits are found in peat bogs, primarily in northern climates. The resulting material is biologically stable, free from harmful pathogens and weed seeds, and ideal for creating substrates. By understanding and respecting its geological origins, we Nurme Turvas transforms this natural legacy into a vital resource for modern, high-precision horticulture.

We work with horticulture growers worldwide and understand the unique challenges of professional cultivation. Our products are shipped to over 35 countries worldwide and certified to the highest international standards such as RHP and RPP. Let us help you find the right solution, tailored to your production needs.

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