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Old 06-30-2016, 08:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: chicken grit

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Originally Posted by saxybill1 View Post
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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