Sphagnum Moss. Any difference ?

[voyager]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

interesting article - and a reference to harvesting moss by helicopter. That I would like to see !

http://www.moutere.com/stories/storyReader$31

The reference to using helos is for transporting from the bogs to the drying and processing areas, not actually harvesting with them.
What I find interesting is that they say the Chilean moss is graded like and as good as the NZ moss.

... where the same controls for cleanliness and quality of sphagnum moss product as used in New Zealand are employed.

If true, then what I'm buying locally is truly the "hot dog" grade of moss and would be similar to a grade also available from NZ.
Maybe I'm giving Chilean moss a bad undeserved rap.
But then, I've yet to see a high grade moss from Chile.