On Wed, 31 Mar 2004 2:38:48 -0800, Ray wrote
(in message ):

Tom,

The diatomite Joe DiDomenico sent me was very smooth, and the dust on the
surface gave it almost a talc-like feel.

Remember that diatomite is crushed, calcined muds of fresh-water diatoms,
not the washed shells of marine diatoms we see for filtration or
horticultural use.

That would explain it. Do you like it as part or all of a growing medium?

Tom
Walnut Creek, CA
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