Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 09:23:46 -0500 From: BREWER__CHARLES@ecomail.damneck.navy.mil To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg392$foo@default> Subject: re: sand blasting sand
In regards to sand blasting sand, I have been using it for years with
excellent results. I use 50% course silica sand to 50% peat. I like
the courser stuff because it allows the water to drain freely through
the soil and the plants seem to do well in it. I go directly to a sand
blasting company and ask for damaged bags. I can usually get 3 to
5-100 lb. bags for about two dollars a bag. Not a bad deal. A 100 lb
bag of sand will usually last me for about 2 months. Longer if I am
not re potting and topping off the pots.
I have tried the medium grade down to the fine grade sand, but I seem
to always go back to the course grade. The courser stuff seems to just
work a lot better and once you mixed the course sand with peat, You
really don't notice it al all. One 100 pound bag of course silica sand
to a 4 cu foot of peat is what I usually mix up. After I have added my
water and mixed both completely, I allow the mix to sit for about two
weeks in the greenhouse before I start to use it. This allows the
mixture to season somewhat, and ensures that the peat has absorbed the
proper amount of water...Hope this helps
Charles Brewer
Virginia Beach, Va.(USA)
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