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saxybill1
06-30-2016, 05:18 PM
Can chicken grit be used in place of course sand?
crazy banana
06-30-2016, 08:16 PM
Can chicken grit be used in place of course sand?
That sure is an idea. Probably more expensive though.
cincinnana
06-30-2016, 08:50 PM
Can chicken grit be used in place of course sand?
Yes, you can use it in your soilless mix's as a substitute for sand if you wish.
I have used it with success in a couple of mixs for a few banana plants in containers.
In Larger containers I have weight issues with sands and grits and then my goto amendment is perlite for weight reduction.
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saxybill1
06-30-2016, 08:55 PM
Is it overkill to use sand and perlite in a soiless mix?
cincinnana
07-01-2016, 03:56 AM
Is it overkill to use sand and perlite in a soiless mix?
No ....not if you use too much
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