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| Hello All,
I'm planning on picking up some fine grade fir bark to make some gritty mix 1:1:1 and some medium grade to use with my phalaenopsis orchids. Just wondering how long can you store dry fir bark? I was planning on picking up some extra to save for the next time I need to repot (1-2 years). Understand that I should store in a dry place, but just wanted to make sure I wasn't wasting my money by buying a big bag. Thanks! |
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- Posted by greentiger87 none (My Page) on Thu, Oct 18, 12 at 9:17
| Kept cool and dry, coarse fir bark will probably outlive you. I bought a lot on sale two years ago, and I'm still using it. |
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| I have numerous dead fir trees that have been standing for 50 to 100 years. The entire tree EXCEPT the bark has been completely consumed. I run the slabs of bark through my chipper/shredder and then screen to size. I buy from Ace Hardware plastic storage tubs of about 15 gallons, when they are on sale. I have 6 of them filled with bark that keep beautifully. Some will be part of my final estate. Al |
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- Posted by silentsurfer 6A OH (My Page) on Sat, Oct 20, 12 at 10:57
| up next, 90Gal premium Aged FirBark, painstakingly-sorted, and in Premo condition, packaged to go,, lets start at $50.00,, can-i-get-a-fiddy, get-a-fiddy_get-a-fiddy, do i hear a fiddy-five..... :)~ |
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| I would agree... kept at average temp and dry, it should last a good, long time. I've had unopened bags of ReptiBark sitting on a shelf for 3 years, and it's fine. Be sure to wet it thoroughly before planting in it. I like to soak it for a while so it absorbs moisture and doesn't dry out too quickly when first using it. |
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