Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd.

What Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd. does

Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd. is a privately held Canadian producer of premium sphagnum peat moss and custom-blended growing substrates, founded in 1963 in Baie-Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick, by brothers Isaac and Louis Theriault with a $5,000 contribution from Charles Hachey. The company harvests, processes, and grades Canadian sphagnum peat moss into five grades (extra fine through extra coarse) plus pH-adjusted variants, and manufactures a portfolio of fifteen-plus professional growing mixes — including branded lines (TH-1 All-Purpose, TH-2 Germinating, TH-6 Fast Drainage), specialty mixes (P-10 XF Seedling, P-15 High Porosity, KC-20, Euro-XF, Euro-XCC, TH-5), and fully custom customer-specified blends. Operations rest on a fleet of 17 double-broom vacuum harvesters with annual production capacity exceeding 1,000,000 x 6 ft³ bales, a 2019-rebuilt factory featuring a state-of-the-art Slootweg mixing line with self-cleaning capability and computer-controlled dosing, and a QC regime that physically and chemically tests product every 30 minutes. Custom blends are certified by an in-house agronomist (Dr. Lakshman Ranasinghe). The company sells directly — without intermediaries — to commercial horticultural growers (greenhouse, nursery, bedding plants, foliage, propagation) and to commercial mushroom-cultivation operations, accommodating minimum orders from 18 to over 1,800 pallets and shipping globally via a 7-language website. Ownership and management remain within the founding family, now in its third generation under cousins Matt Theriault and Jody Williston, with no disclosed external investors, funding events, or institutional backing.

Name

Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd.

Legal name

Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd.

Website

https://thpeat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd. is a Canadian sphagnum peat moss producer and custom-blended growing substrate manufacturer serving commercial horticultural growers and mushroom cultivators globally since 1963.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Baie Sainte-Anne

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Peat Moss Sales: Sale of premium Canadian sphagnum peat moss products in various grades (extra fine, fine, medium, coarse, extra coarse). Products sold in various bale sizes including 6 ft³ (340L) units.
2. Custom Growing Mix Sales: Manufacture and sale of custom-blended growing substrates tailored to specific plant and crop growing needs. Minimum orders as low as 18 pallets to 1,800+ pallets.

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Core offering

Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd. harvests and processes Canadian sphagnum peat moss and manufactures professional peat-based growing media and custom-blended growing substrates for the horticultural and mushroom industries. The company sells peat moss in multiple grades (extra fine, fine, medium, coarse, extra coarse) plus pH-adjusted variants, and produces a portfolio of standard and fully customized growing mixes tailored to specific plant and crop requirements with flexible order sizes from 18 to 1,800+ pallets.

Product overview

Theriault & Hachey Peat Moss Ltd. offers a portfolio of premium Canadian sphagnum peat moss products in five grades (extra fine, fine, medium, coarse, extra coarse) plus pH-adjusted variants, alongside a comprehensive line of professional growing mixes. The growing mix lineup includes standard products (TH-1 All-Purpose, TH-2 Germinating Mix, TH-6 Fast Drainage, TH-5), specialty formulations (P-10 XF Seedling Mix, P-15 High Porosity Mix, KC-20 Coco-Peat Blend, Euro-XF Germinating Mix, Euro-XCC All-Purpose), and fully customizable TH Custom Blended Growing Mix for customer-specific requirements. All products are developed with agronomist oversight and rigorous quality control.

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Products and services

• Extra Fine Grade Peat Moss Ultra-fine grade sphagnum peat moss ideal for seed beds, plug media, and hydroseeding applications where zero twig/branch contamination is essential.
• Fine Grade Peat Moss Fine grade peat moss suitable for hydroseeding, golf course green construction, and nursery beds, providing uniform granular size with low twig content.
• Medium Grade Peat Moss Medium grade peat moss designed for greenhouse managers and professional horticulturists requiring minimal twigs and lumps while maintaining good fiber structure for high water absorption.
• Coarse Grade Peat Moss Coarse grade peat moss ideal for plant propagation with excellent air-filled porosity (AFP) allowing roots to grow and expand to maximum capacity; particularly popular with mushroom growers.
• Extra Coarse Grade Peat Moss Highest air-filled porosity (AFP) peat moss for aeration, drainage, and strong root development; excellent for mature plants.
• pH Adjusted Peat Moss Premium Canadian sphagnum peat moss with pH levels adjusted using dolomitic and calcitic lime; contains no other ingredients, allowing users to control drainage and plant nutrient content by selecting their own ingredients.
• TH-1 All-Purpose Professional Growing Mix Versatile professional growing mix containing extra coarse sphagnum peat moss (81.25%), coarse perlite (13.75%), coarse vermiculite (5%), calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, wetting agent, and starter fertilizer with trace elements. Suitable for bedding plants, foliage plants, hanging baskets, greenhouse vegetables, ornamentals, and propagation/cuttings.
• TH-2 Professional Germinating Mix Professional substrate formulated for germinating seeds in plug/flat trays. Contains extra-fine grade sphagnum peat moss (80%), fine perlite (10%), fine vermiculite (10%), calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, wetting agent, and starter fertilizer with trace elements. Promotes seed germination and seedling growth with strong root systems.
• TH-6 Professional Fast Drainage Growing Mix Professional growing mix with high air porosity for aeration and drainage, specifically designed for water-sensitive plants and winter planting. Contains extra coarse sphagnum peat moss (78%), coarse perlite (22%), calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, wetting agent, and starter fertilizer with trace elements. Best for violet species, ornamental grasses, and winter planting.
• TH Custom Blended Growing Mix Custom-blended formulations researched and formulated to meet specific customer growing requirements. T&H can produce custom blends according to customer recipe specifications, certified by Dr. Ranasinghe. Available ingredients include mycorrhiza, biological fungicide, rice hull, controlled release fertilizer, coir dust, calcined clay, root enhancer, water absorption gel, and OMRI-approved organic options.
• KC-20 Coco-Peat Blend Growing mix containing extra coarse peat moss (80%) and coco coir (20%), with high-magnesium lime, calcitic lime, starter fertilizer, and non-ionic wetting agent. Specifically formulated for water-sensitive plants and winter planting.
• P-15 High Porosity Mix Cost-effective high porosity growing mix for good aeration and drainage. Contains extra coarse grade sphagnum peat moss (85%) and coarse perlite (15%), calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, wetting agent, and starter fertilizer with trace elements. Formulated for water-sensitive plants and winter planting.
• Euro-XF Germinating Mix Economical professional germination mix without perlite or vermiculite. Contains extra-fine grade sphagnum peat moss (100%), calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, wetting agent, and starter fertilizer with trace elements. Promotes seed germination and seedling growth with strong root systems.
• Euro-XCC All-Purpose Economical all-purpose professional growing mix without perlite or vermiculite. Contains extra coarse grade sphagnum peat moss (100%) specially screened to remove fines and add small peat chunks, increasing air porosity. Includes calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, wetting agent, and starter fertilizer with trace elements.
• TH-5 Growing Mix Growing mix containing extra coarse peat moss (90%) and horticultural perlite #4 (10%), with dolomitic limestone, calcitic limestone, non-ionic wetting agent, and starter fertilizer charge. Designed for professional growing applications.
• P-10 XF Seedling Mix Professional growing mix containing extra fine peat moss (90%) and fine perlite #8 (10%), formulated for seedling production with excellent germination and early growth characteristics.

Quantifiable outcome

• QC samples taken every 30 minutes for physical and chemical property testing

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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