With regard to the turface, your experiences are identical to mine. I've
sifted *lots* (hundreds?) of bags of Turface. The fines range in total
volume anywhere between a very low 5% and a very high 25%.... with the
average being 15-20% fines.

David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
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-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ]On Behalf
Of Craig Cowing
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 10:03 AM
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Subject: [IBC] sifting soil components


Yesterday I started sifting soil components, Turface and sand. For an
experiment I bought three bags of all-purpose sand at Home Depot to see
how it sifted out. Cost me $9. I had three bags of turface left over
from last year. After sifting all three bags of sand I came out with a
ratio of 1:4--3/4 of the sand sifted out as too fine. The Turface came
out to about 4:1 -- only 1/5 sifted out. The Turface, at around $10 a
bag, proved to be a much better deal.

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