Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

[scaylabs]

Guys, any leads on where to find this stuff in big bags in SoFla?
Having little luck, only found it at the hydroponic stores charging around $50 per bag.
Thanks!
Andres

[Gulf]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

Try some of the independant plant nurseries. They use it as an additive for potting soil and usually have the best deal. I bought several bags over the course of last year. The first few (4 cubic feet) bags I purchased were in the 18 dollar range. The last, I think, was nearing 25 bucks. It is my understanding that there have been a few mine closures, so the price of this stuff may be getting out of hand.

[Tscarborough]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

Masonry supply houses and sometime concrete readi-mix plants.

[david s]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

Hydroponics suppliers also stock the stuff.

[Tscarborough]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

Hdroponics suppliers buy it from masonry suppliers.

[scaylabs]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

Thanks for the price breakdown Gulf, it's good to know prices have gone up, will put my expectations on check.
Will check masonry suppliers Tscarborough, I called a few general construction suppliers and they had no idea what I was talking about.

[addadada]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

I found two Cubic Feet bags at Home Depot in Seattle Area

[GIANLUCA]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

ULINE - Shipping Boxes, Shipping Supplies, Packaging Materials, Packing Supplies they have large bags always in stock

[sandybits]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

Agricultural suppliers and police auctions. You might get it cheap at auction

[david s]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

Agricultural suppliers and police auctions. You might get it cheap at auction

Try Elders, they stock vermiculite, not sure about perlite.

[GIANLUCA]

Re: Vermiculite/Perlite in South Florida

I saw somebody pushing a shopping Cart down the road filled with some...I just took it from him and I have plenty now!