Less expensive substitute for perlite?

SeattleSmoke247

SeattleSmoke247

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Went to the store today to get foxfarm soil and perlite.. Turns out the perlite costs just as much and did not anticipate this, am lacking funds and need a less expensive substitute for perlite (that works just as well or darn close)

Thank you!

--SS
 
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Johnny Purple Seed

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I get Fox Farm Ocean Forest for $10.50 for 1.5 cubic feet. Perlite is $16 for 3.8 cubic feet. The key is to find a good wholesaler in your area.
 
SeattleSmoke247

SeattleSmoke247

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Yeah I had to call a bunch of places and didn't have much luck in Seattle area so I took what I could get at 3 gallons for 7 bucks.. I will probally have better luck with the perlite I believe it'll be more common and easy to find a better price..
 
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Johnny Purple Seed

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I was just up in Portland and I noticed they had coco blocks for $10 and 2 cubic foot bags of Black Gold Cocoblend for $11 at Fred Meyers. It was the regular price. I used to love the regular Black Gold soil when I lived in Portland, but they don't sell that brand down here. I wish I would have gotten the chance to bring back a bag or two.
 
DCcan

DCcan

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Yea, the great perlite shortage, was like the gas shortage in '72. :)
Some places in the Caribbean and Java Sea have supply issues, but they usually use pumice..thats another choice.
 
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