Maidenwell Diatomite

[mickthomas]

Hi all,

For those who are interested I have been in contact with the maidenwell mine and they are happy to sell diatomite direct from the mine , works out a 40L bag for $11, am awaiting a contact number and name for the mine and will post it here if the contact agrees.

Not sure on the weight of a 40L bag of the stuff but it may be worth some of you guys getting it freighted to you


cheers

Mick

[Bretts]

Great Stuff Mick. Last time I tried that they wanted me to organise the courier company and courier companies don't like dealing with the public unless you want to pay massive price
It used to be $8 a bag but still a great price at $11 might have to get some in for spring.

[mickthomas]

Hi Bretts,

i'm able to pick it up directly from the mine (only bout 1-1.5hrs from home) I am more than happy to pick it up from the mine and help you guys organise freight....

hopefully this will help out some forumites....

cheers

Mick

[Bretts]

You lucky bugger
That's a kind offer Mick thanks. I will have to look at some couriers agian.

[mickthomas]

Hi Bretts,

maybe i need to get a truckload and do an interstate run or two.......

cheers
Mick

[kcpoole]

Hey Mick if you do let me know

Bretts post here the shipping cost when you work it out. Might be worth a pool buy again, althought I do not really need any as once you have a heap of trees in it you do not need much more as i reuse most of it


Ken

[dragon]

hi
one question what is diatomite as i am new dont know what a few meanings are
cheers dean

[kcpoole]

hi
one question what is diatomite as i am new dont know what a few meanings are
cheers dean

Diatomite is a Soil Component some of us use
it is a fired diatomacious clay and is light as buggery, and hold heaps of water and nutrients.
more info here https://www.mtsylviadiatomite.com.au/diatomite-products/


I use it Mixed with Zeolite 2/3 - 1/3 and no organic matter at all.
Some use it 100% and other use it as an additive to their normal Bonsai Soil.
Whatever you like and what works for you really

See these threads for more info
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5745
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=40
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6714

Ken

[cutejai]

I'm very keen to get a few bags, as I've been waiting for this for a long time. please count me in if anyone organise a group buy in sydney.

Cheers

[Scott Roxburgh]

anymore info?

[Grant Bowie]

anymore info?

Hi Scott,

CBS is probably organising a purchase of Diatomite this year.

Kym J from Nepean may be interested in getting some for Sydney.

Grant

[OwnLeeOne]

Ey yall, Keen to get some diatomite in Brisbane. I used to get it off an online nursery but they wont post now. Best I have found since is Mt Silvia from pet stores. Keep us updated...

Cheers.

[Joel]

I'm happy to get it cheaper than Enfield too.

[mickthomas]

Hi all,

am heading up to the mine next week, getting a bag of .5-2mm and 2 bags of 2-7mm, will let ya know how i go,


only live 3hrs or so from brisvegas, may be able to work something out,

haven't been to the bonsai display at the botanical gardens yet....

cheers

Mick

[Bougy Fan]

I heard a rumour that the Maidenwell mine was flooded and supplies will be hard to get for a while.