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Where to Purchase Medium or Coarse Diatomaceous Earth?

CasperRosewater

13 years ago

Hello:

I would like to purchase Diatomaceous Earth here locally, but not the fine variety commonly used for insect control, but rather I need the medium (regular) or coarse, for use as a soil amendment instead of vermiculite or perlite. Anyone know of any sources around the valley? I am in South Scottsdale.

I found 1 cu. ft. bag on Amazon but the shipping cost is 1.5 x the cost of the bag.

Thanks

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Haname
13 years ago
NAPA Auto parts sells Floor Dry which is what you're looking for. Other auto parts stores might have something similar. Walmart has Oil*Dri which is a clay product, I don't know how durable it is but supposedly it doesn't break down.
CasperRosewater
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks haname:

I looked up the manufacturer of Floor Dry. They are the same that make the Axis brand soil conditioner I found on Amazon so Floor Dry and Axis might be the exact same thing, although I'd hate for there to be additives in the Floor Dry since it will be used for vegetables.

I'm going to email the manufacturer and ask.

Thanks again.
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