Dec 7, 2008 · A thread in the Propagation forum, titled Vermiculite vs perlite

May 18, 2009 · Disinfecting used perlite with hot water raised media temperatures above limits necessary to kill several fungi and nematodes. Tomatoes planted in recycled perlite produced …

Aug 22, 2012 · Peat moss, fluffed and slightly dampened. Sift through a screen if you want, or just pick out any twigs or chunky bits. For one bag of cement, we used perhaps half a bale of peat …

Aug 14, 2013 · Perlite or expanded polystyrene will be added to maintain optimal porosity. This contributes to the proper aeration of the potting soil, while keeping it light and porous.

Mar 16, 2006 · A thread in the Texas Gardening forum, titled Large bags/bulk vermiculite and perlite in San Antonio area

Jan 10, 2009 · A thread in the Beginner Gardening forum, titled Does adding perlite to planting hole count as good drainage?

Jan 9, 2010 · evelyn-- I imagine I would have to research Vermiculite vs Perlite more to make any comments. I DO know that Vermiculite DOES contain shiny, luminous flakes that are asbestos …

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Jan 19, 2006 · A thread in the Texas Gardening forum, titled Bulk Vermiculite/Perlite in Houston?

Mar 25, 2009 · Looked it up: vermiculite is a clay; typical perlite is around 3/4 silica (as in sand). Both are heat treated naturally occurring minerals. Cat urine (high nitrogen concentration) can …