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| I am new to the forum but have been lurking for a few weeks. I am trying to find pine of fir bark fines for Al's gritty mix. I used Repti Bark for my first batch and quickly found out that it will get too expensive using the Repti Bark. I have found some bagged stuff but it contains too much sapwood (matchsticks as some have called them). I have seen postings of pictures of micro bark used for orchids but have not been able to locate any locally. Buying online would end up costing just as much as the Repti Bark. Just wondering if anyone knew of a good source in the north Atlanta area? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. |
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- Posted by TheMasterGardener1 none (My Page) on Thu, May 5, 11 at 22:59
| I live in the north east but I too have had problems finding it. I can find it but it is 7 dllrs for .25 cu ft called Orchid Mix. I can only find mulch grade stuff for cheap. So I have picked up some long fiber spah peat moss. It was cheap and very light. |
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- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (mikerno_1@yahoo.com) on Fri, May 6, 11 at 9:50
| Here is a couple for you. It seems you have more access to the stuff than I do. I did a google search:-) Mulch
http://www.greenbrothersearthworks.com/pine-mulch.html http://www.lgyp.com/Pine-Bark-Mulch-in-Atlanta,Georgia.htm http://www.atlantapinestraw.net/ Master: Just do a google search for 'pine bark mulch' suppliers for your area, and there should be something. Cheers Mike |
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- Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (mikerno_1@yahoo.com) on Fri, May 6, 11 at 10:50
| Drake: I also was able to locate a couple of suppliers that provide Fafard products. I KNOW that many would say they were very lucky if they could find anyone that provides Fafard mixes that come very close to the 5.1.1 mix. If you find one, let us know, will you? Hastings Garden Center
Mike |
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| Thank you so much Mike and thank you for answering my emails about jades and citrus. It is Patrick from Georgia. I will contact the garden centers you listed. Thanks again. Talk to you soon. |
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| I'm bumping this thread for a grower near Atlanta. Also, Scroll down to the very bottom of the newsletter I'll link to below. You'll find a list of orchid supply houses that should have fir bark in the appropriate size - or they might put you onto someone who can get it in bulk. I pay $20 for 3 cu ft of clean, prescreened 1/8-1/4" product - $17 if I buy 20 bags or more, which I almost always do. Al |
Here is a link that might be useful: leads for fir bark
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| im buying up 2cf bags of small chip pine bark at lowes,homedepot.. i will be using several huge pots this summer..for many of my potted tropicals (amorphophallus) one concern ive always had is drainage..i use perlite..but it breaks down at end of season..bark..not wood chips.. dont break down so fast..making them a great potting mix additive.. good luck to ya in GA !!!! |
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| The closest i could come about a year ago was Orchiaita #9 from Acacdian Wholesale Supply in Suwannee, GA. Pinus radiata bark, screened, cleaned, 6-9 mm in size which is a little large but was close enough for my needs. I think it was about $25 for a 1.5 cu. ft. bag. The Atlanta Orchid Society annual show is right around the corner, March 8-10, in Day Hall at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. A good time to meet some local and nearby vendors not to mention some very knowlegdeable folks. |
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