Comments on: Different Kinds of Lime

By: Bentley

Bentley — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:42:38 +0000

Hi Will,
I have not heard of that, but it’s likely because these specialty materials are likely more expensive than other versions of basically the same thing.
If it’s 100% CaCo3 (doesn’t even need to be quite that high) and it is fairly cheap then by all means use it – I’m sure it will work very well. Just don’t go to crazy with it!

By: Will

Will — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:44:47 +0000

I just wanted to ask if you’ve ever heard of anyone using reptile calcium powder sold in pet stores to raise the pH of their composting bins? There are varieties that claim to be 100% calcium carbonate and they are ground into an ultra fine powder. One variety is made by the company Zoo Med, which sells a product called “Repti Calcium without D3″ that is “precipitated” calcium carbonate. Claims to be free of lead and all other impurities, and it is solid white and honestly it looks like flour. I use it to dust crickets prior to feedinmg them to my geckos. What is your opinion of using such products to raise pH? It’s extremely cheap and easy to find at local pet stores or online. Thanks!

By: terry yeary

terry yeary — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:01:40 +0000

I am new to worming. What is the best formula of foods to feed them? I have Norwegian night callers. Everyone seems to have a secret formula. What’s best?

By: linda caylor

linda caylor — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:08:03 +0000

i asked for the different types of lime and was told all about worms why cant i get the right answers to what i ask-this happens all the time

By: John H. from Orlando

John H. from Orlando — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:50:32 +0000

Based on this posting, I just pulverized a few of the sea shells that I had brought back from the beach. First, I used a hammer to break them. I was somewhat surprised how easily the shells and small pieces of (dead) coral cracked and soon became a coarse powdery mixture. I took this mix and placed it into my old coffee blender. After a couple pulses, the mix was a very fine powder.
Normally I use my blender to pulverize my dried egg shells. I like that I have the opportunity to use sea shells as a source of CaCO3 since my family doesn’t eat as many egg as I think my bin could use.

Now I wonder if I can manually crushed other easily obtained rocks to create my own rock powder. I have heard that volcanic rock dust (azomite) can greatly enhance the mineral content of your vermicompost and thus improve its effect on plant growth.

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:25:25 +0000

Thanks Bantley!
I appreciate your timely reply.
I also must tell you , I find your blog invaluable!
Keep up the good work.