Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
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Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
Hi guys,
I was looking for some potting media and found this article, it says the maidenwell mine has reopened.
I love this stuff and couldn't believe how easy/ healthy my trees grew in it , I'm glad to see it's up and running again . Has anyone been able to find any of it to buy .
I'm living in Western Australia now so I'm looking to get some posted to my house if that's possible.
Link to the article is below.
https://www.southburnetttimes.com.au/ne ... d/3173962/
I was looking for some potting media and found this article, it says the maidenwell mine has reopened.
I love this stuff and couldn't believe how easy/ healthy my trees grew in it , I'm glad to see it's up and running again . Has anyone been able to find any of it to buy .
I'm living in Western Australia now so I'm looking to get some posted to my house if that's possible.
Link to the article is below.
https://www.southburnetttimes.com.au/ne ... d/3173962/
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
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Ive also been looking to get my hands on some down in melbourne. Anyone know how to obtain it? Any help appreciated!
Ive also been looking to get my hands on some down in melbourne. Anyone know how to obtain it? Any help appreciated!
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
I'm up in Brisbane and have found it at a pet supply store, try searching for Kleensorb.
edit: http://www.mtsylviadiatomite.com.au/suppliers
edit: http://www.mtsylviadiatomite.com.au/suppliers
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
cant vouch for the validity of the claim but someone on the BSWA facebook page has said that Amgrow Wettasoil granular soil wetter (26$ for 10 kg from the green shed) is diatomite...
havent checked it out yet though.
havent checked it out yet though.
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
The Mt Sylvia diatomite is different to Maidenwell.benny350 wrote:I'm up in Brisbane and have found it at a pet supply store, try searching for Kleensorb.
edit: http://www.mtsylviadiatomite.com.au/suppliers
I emailed Maidenwell yesterday, and today received a response from a retailer http://www.dedirect.com.au who said Maidenwell passed on my enquiry. Their coarse size is 2-8mm. The company details (dedirect) are:
Holistic Farming Pty Ltd
6 Lindsay Street
Southside/Gympie QLD 4570
Tel: 07 5371 9603
Mobile: 0429884315
e-mail: info@holisticfarming.com.au
So, if you want to pay postage from Gympie, you can give them a try.
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
Has anyone tried the maidenwell diatomite?
I can't seem to find Mt Sylvia diatomite.
I can't seem to find Mt Sylvia diatomite.
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
I wouldn't recommend the Maidenwell diatomite. Apparently, they are no longer able to bake it for hardness. My recent experience with some from DE Direct is linked here:
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=26098
There are some photos of how it fails to hold up when wet.
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=26098
There are some photos of how it fails to hold up when wet.
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
Nope, I've had to do withouttgooboon wrote:Any ideas where to get good diatomite 2-7mm?
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
Mbunro wrote:cant vouch for the validity of the claim but someone on the BSWA facebook page has said that Amgrow Wettasoil granular soil wetter (26$ for 10 kg from the green shed) is diatomite...
havent checked it out yet though.
The wettasoil does claim to be diatomite - has anyone tried this for hardness? I couldn't see it mentioned in any other threads.
Thanks
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
NO idea re the alternate varieties of diatomite now but if its mined in AUS then I doubt it will be hard
that why I now use Akadama, Pumice and zeolite as the hardness and durability is guranteed
and Yes I can ship to Tas
Ken
that why I now use Akadama, Pumice and zeolite as the hardness and durability is guranteed
and Yes I can ship to Tas
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
Below is part of an email received recently.
Global Nature Sales Australia <salesau@gnorganic.com>
We expect that if Kleensorb will be re-launched into the market, the availability will be from mid to late May. You can start to place an order with us now.
If you would like to discuss further please do not hesitate to email us back or call us on 1300 546 128.
Many thanks.
Kind Regards,
Derek
Member of the Global Nature Group
Global Nature Sales Australia
Member of the Global Nature Group
P: +61 2 9052 8688
E: salesau@GNOrganic.com
http://www.ChalkMine.com
Global Nature Sales Australia <salesau@gnorganic.com>
We expect that if Kleensorb will be re-launched into the market, the availability will be from mid to late May. You can start to place an order with us now.
If you would like to discuss further please do not hesitate to email us back or call us on 1300 546 128.
Many thanks.
Kind Regards,
Derek
Member of the Global Nature Group
Global Nature Sales Australia
Member of the Global Nature Group
P: +61 2 9052 8688
E: salesau@GNOrganic.com
http://www.ChalkMine.com
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
I’m still looking for decent diatomite. I’m using pumice and akadama atm.
Anyone tried cleansorb recently or managed to get madenwell?
Anyone tried cleansorb recently or managed to get madenwell?
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
Never found diatomite except at Isabella's Hydroponic Nursery out near Wanneroo but by that time I'd found reliable and good quality pumice.
Give Isabella a call to check stock.
Give Isabella a call to check stock.
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Re: Maidenwell diatomite reopened 12 months ago
Kleensorb is back on the market. I have asked the to send me a sample. I will do a soak test and report back.
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