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10-24-2009, 04:24 PM
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 What do you use to keep the soil from compacting?
What do you use to keep the soil from compacting? Lava Rock Agricultural Perlite ? Both aren't cheap Any alternatives? Thanks
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10-24-2009, 05:20 PM
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Common earthworms do the trick for me. Cheap, reliable and free fertilizer (worm castings)! Granny
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10-24-2009, 05:21 PM
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I use perlite. I know it is not cheap. I have even heard of people resuing it. I grab a bag every time I am in wally world. My supermarket used to carry it but doesn't this year. Everytime I used to do groceries I would grab a bag. Doesn't hurt as much that way! LOL!
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10-24-2009, 05:33 PM
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So, I'm the only one that's gonna vote for high explosives?  Seriously, though, I'm with granny on this one. Werms er good, mmmkay? |
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10-24-2009, 06:28 PM
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LOL I love worms to fish with lol Would they live in 16oz beer cups tho?
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10-24-2009, 06:38 PM
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If you got dirt, they'll live there. Worm farmers - yes, there is such a thing - raise them on old newspaper. |
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10-24-2009, 06:41 PM
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Seems like such a cramped little space tho, you could put one in a tiny cup and it won't get lonely?? What if they fall out of the cup?
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10-24-2009, 06:43 PM
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They won't leave. I got some small ones by accident once. I had them for over a year. I don't have any now. But, I wish I did - and my soil isn't compacted. |
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10-24-2009, 06:48 PM
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10-24-2009, 07:32 PM
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I believe there are worms in us too according to the ones selling the parasite pills  The worm story's made my day,  I have a mixed soil of organic and non so will worms live in a mix of that? Pete Moss, Soil Mix, Worm castings, bat Gino, bone meal, small perlite, lime. Or I'll get a bag of the agricultural grade that's chucky but not online  Fox Farm Big & Chunky Perlite - 4 cu. ft  $53.25 that's with shipping online
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10-24-2009, 07:54 PM
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| Perlite 6 Cubic Ft Bat @ Discount Hydroponics - Perlite & Vermiculite Good company and good stuff... |
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10-24-2009, 08:05 PM
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10-24-2009, 08:10 PM
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Wow, shipping that much these days? I have not bought anything for a while...don't remember what I paid...didn't seem like that much but it may have been. I was pretty desperate the last time I bought it, and bought a bunch. Can't find it in stores for some reason. Good luck!
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10-24-2009, 08:16 PM
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I've used fish tank gravel also...not as good but helps.
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10-24-2009, 08:23 PM
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Maybe I got the wrong stuff but mine was only like 3 bucks for a bag?
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10-24-2009, 09:08 PM
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Just go to walmart and get it for under 5 bucks a bag. I would never waste my money on shipping it. That is atrocias! I don't think it matters if it is coarse. i would prefer it not course as I use it alot. And it is better smaller for cloning. And I do not think it is a good idea to put worms in plants inside. Okay, I have had a worm farm before. for a few years. but not in your plants. Others might disagree, but no. Peace
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10-24-2009, 09:10 PM
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10-24-2009, 09:14 PM
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This time of year I had a hard time finding perlite. Wally world was sold out. Found 8 pound bags at lowes for 4.00 a bag.
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