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 Swami
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Registered: 01/19/00
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 Vermiculite replacement? 
#537720 - 02/01/02 12:37 PM (15 years, 5 months ago) |
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As we we all would like to get maximum yields, that is only possible with maximum nutrients. It seems the purpose for the vermiculite in a BRF mix is to allow some air space to prevent clumping and to act as a moisture resevoir.
As this takes up almost half of your substrate, the yields will be much lower than if one used 100% nutritious substrate. I know people do this with rye berries, but not birdseed and BRF. Can anyone come up with a nutritive filler to serve the same purpose?
Anyone try the coco-coir as part of the subtstrate? Also has anyone found coco-coir at any major chain stores garden department?
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Roadkill
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Registered: 12/11/01
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Loc: Snoqualmie, Wa.
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 Re: Vermiculite replacement? [Re: Swami]
#538192 - 02/02/02 01:01 AM (15 years, 5 months ago) |
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Swami,
Some guy was going to use coco-coir instead of the vermiculite in a BRF mix.
He lived in some weird foreign land that he couldn't find vermiculite in.
I haven't seen his update as of yet....though.
I have some coco-coir that i could experiment with.
So i will make up a few jars and post my results in the next week or so.
I have been making some jars the past few days anyway.
As far as where to get coco-coir....you can get it in most Pet Stores.
In the reptile part of the store.
Its called Forrest Bed.....made by T-Rex.
You can also find coco-coir in hydroponic shops.
Some nuseries also carry coco-coir.
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