AusBonsai

Hi all,

For those who are interested I have been in contact with the maidenwell mine and they are happy to sell diatomite direct from the mine , works out a 40L bag for $11, am awaiting a contact number and name for the mine and will post it here if the contact agrees.

Not sure on the weight of a 40L bag of the stuff but it may be worth some of you guys getting it freighted to you


cheers

Mick

Great Stuff Mick. Last time I tried that they wanted me to organise the courier company and courier companies don't like dealing with the public unless you want to pay massive price
It used to be $8 a bag but still a great price at $11 might have to get some in for spring.

Hi Bretts,

i'm able to pick it up directly from the mine (only bout 1-1.5hrs from home) I am more than happy to pick it up from the mine and help you guys organise freight....

hopefully this will help out some forumites....

cheers

Mick

You lucky bugger
That's a kind offer Mick thanks. I will have to look at some couriers agian.

Hi Bretts,

maybe i need to get a truckload and do an interstate run or two.......

cheers
Mick

Hey Mick if you do let me know

Bretts post here the shipping cost when you work it out. Might be worth a pool buy again, althought I do not really need any as once you have a heap of trees in it you do not need much more as i reuse most of it


Ken

hi
one question what is diatomite as i am new dont know what a few meanings are
cheers dean

dragon wrote:hi
one question what is diatomite as i am new dont know what a few meanings are
cheers dean

Diatomite is a Soil Component some of us use
it is a fired diatomacious clay and is light as buggery, and hold heaps of water and nutrients.
more info here https://www.mtsylviadiatomite.com.au/diatomite-products/


I use it Mixed with Zeolite 2/3 - 1/3 and no organic matter at all.
Some use it 100% and other use it as an additive to their normal Bonsai Soil.
Whatever you like and what works for you really

See these threads for more info
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5745
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=40
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6714

Ken

I'm very keen to get a few bags, as I've been waiting for this for a long time. please count me in if anyone organise a group buy in sydney.

Cheers

anymore info?

Scott Roxburgh wrote:anymore info?

Hi Scott,

CBS is probably organising a purchase of Diatomite this year.

Kym J from Nepean may be interested in getting some for Sydney.

Grant

Ey yall, Keen to get some diatomite in Brisbane. I used to get it off an online nursery but they wont post now. Best I have found since is Mt Silvia from pet stores. Keep us updated...

Cheers.

I'm happy to get it cheaper than Enfield too.

Hi all,

am heading up to the mine next week, getting a bag of .5-2mm and 2 bags of 2-7mm, will let ya know how i go,


only live 3hrs or so from brisvegas, may be able to work something out,

haven't been to the bonsai display at the botanical gardens yet....

cheers

Mick

I heard a rumour that the Maidenwell mine was flooded and supplies will be hard to get for a while.