Does anyone have a good substitue for Turface?

[dyl3mma]

I know there's one supplier her in Melbourne, but he's on the other side of the city. If there's an equivalent that's easy to get, I'd prefer that - otherwise I'll just make the trip down to get some.

What's it's purpose in a gritty mix anyway? Is it for water retention as well as being a viable size?

[bki]

I used it before until they moved to Hallam around 5 years ago. I mixed it with coir peat for mini's and small starter stocks on colanders. Now I use pumice/scoria/akadama/pine bark mix.

[dyl3mma]

I used it before until they moved to Hallam around 5 years ago. I mixed it with coir peat for mini's and small starter stocks on colanders. Now I use pumice/scoria/akadama/pine bark mix.

Are you just screening the pine bark you get from bunnings? Or bought from somewhere already done?

[bki]

is use orchiata. it's an orchid pine bark in a pink plastic bag.

[kcpoole]

Akadama is what I use
Better than any manufactured product

Ken

[dyl3mma]

is use orchiata. it's an orchid pine bark in a pink plastic bag.

This is exactly what I'm looking for!! You've just saved me a whole heap of time sifting through bark. Can't thank you enough!