Pumice & Zeolite

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Pumice & Zeolite

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Straight forward one guys; Where do you get your pumice and zeolite? What brand/s and stores?
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Re: Pumice & Zeolite

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For zeolite you can contact AndrewM - he has some and I think he is looking into pumice as well
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Re: Pumice & Zeolite

Post by Scott Roxburgh »

http://www.australianperlite.com/pumice/horticulture/

$19/20kg bag, cheaper by the pallet (50 bags).
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Thanks Scott I'll check it out!
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Re: Pumice & Zeolite

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Gday
I have both if you are after smaller amounts.
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Re: Pumice & Zeolite

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When you buy the pumice make sure you buy the 4-10mm bag as this actually has the biggest spread of sizes including a lot of 3-5mm which is perfect. The smaller sizes have to much fine material from my experience.
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