Re: seed starting and vermiculite

In a message dated 3/26/02 3:38:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, Meum71@aol.com 
writes:

<< > garden. For seed sowing we use this up to a diameter of about 1/16 of an 
 > inch, mixed with peat or bark. Do you have any such product?
 
 Yes,  vermiculite or Perlite. >>

In Paul's state, but not in New York State.  Pumice is used but I am not sure 
if it is the same mineral you are describing.  It is very hard to find 
usually through rock garden chapters.  It is more available on the West Coast 
than East.

I have to read more thoroughly on vermiculite.  If you smoke, you certainly 
would not want to use it.  It has been my favorite for cuttings indoors for 
years.

Tis all so confusing. If you have small children in the home, you would 
probably not use any of these products indoors.  We are required in NYS to 
give tenants a bulletin published by the federal govt. on particles in 
building from rehab projects.  Lead particles are the the major interest but 
many others are covered as well.  Peat moss is in there.

Gardening becoming a dangerous hobby?

Claire Peplowski
NYS z4

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