Where to purchase Diatomaceous earth...large particles
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Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
Pretty new thread relating to this question.
www.bonsainut.com
Cost efficiencies of mixes
For the pine bark, I buy a bag of big chunks for mulch and run it through the shredder.
Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
If you don’t mind sifting, I believe you will get from 30 to 50% yield 1/8“ to 1/4 inch particles from a 12$ bag of Napa number 8822. About 2.5 gal yield.
penumbra
Imperial Masterpiece
That is exactly what many of us do.
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Yep!
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jeremy_norbury
Omono
Isn't pumice easily available in PNW?
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
I’ll trade you de for pumice
Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
Yep. Me too please.I’ll trade you de for pumice
Crazy Diamond
Omono
What are the suposed capabilities of diatomaceous earth?
What size screen do u use? I have hardware cloth. Thanks!
Tums
Shohin
Try searching for axis DE. I think that's the branding for what you're looking for. All the web stores I found were on the west coast so maybe one is near you.
Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
It has been recommended
DE has been recommended by Ryan as a replacement for Akadama. I watched a Maria video. You question is answered in the video
Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
I think most of us know why we use it.
akadama is harder and more expensive to get. If that weren’t the case, I’d use akadama.
DE is a readily available substitute. I also use calcined clay as a component in the mix. Of course I could mail order akadama at a premium, but the substitute is so easy to acquire.
akadama is harder and more expensive to get. If that weren’t the case, I’d use akadama.
DE is a readily available substitute. I also use calcined clay as a component in the mix. Of course I could mail order akadama at a premium, but the substitute is so easy to acquire.
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
I use a 1/8 inch classifier for prospecting. Very durable and fits on a 5 gallon bucket.
Sorry, I am not a rich man by any means, but I don't agree with easy and cheap as being part of the solution here.
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
It's about Cation exchange points..
It's helpful to understand the physical properties of your roots... As WELL as the physical properties of the substrates which hold/deliver..
I swear by DE...
If I had Pumice.. I'd trade for DE..
If you get "Top Bags".. your ratio of coarser material will be better..
Ask the Napa guys to set aside top bags.
It's helpful to understand the physical properties of your roots... As WELL as the physical properties of the substrates which hold/deliver..
I swear by DE...
If I had Pumice.. I'd trade for DE..
If you get "Top Bags".. your ratio of coarser material will be better..
Ask the Napa guys to set aside top bags.
Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
Hmmm.... is there something you find extra special about DE? If money is not a worry, why not order a highly regarded substrate like boon mix and be done?
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
I bet Akadama is cheap.. when you live by a mine.
I believe we "overthink" the reason it is expensive.
