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3-Aug-2004	#1
Will_Heath BANNED Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: Clinton Township, MI Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 MI AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 4,227	Oyster Shells? Stopped by the local mill last week and had them throw a couple 40lb bags of chicken grit into my truck. Today I went to unload them and seen that they had gave me oyster shells instead. I really like the texture of these, however I have heard that oyster shells should not be used but I can't remember why. Anyone know?

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4-Aug-2004	#2
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,742	It will push your pH up some. It's an additive that's sometimes used to make soil more alkaline, so don't use it on acid-loving plants. There are some comments over on IBC: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/a...le.php?viewid=2 Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!

4-Aug-2004	#3
Will_Heath BANNED Join Date: Apr-2004 Location: Clinton Township, MI Country: USA USDA Zone: 6 MI AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 4,227	Thanks Matt.

4-Aug-2004	#4
Jerry Meislik bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Nov-2003 Location: Whitefish Montana Country: United States USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 465	I would avoid this. As mentioned it will call calcium and other minerals to your soil, as well as make it more alkaline. Some trees might enjoy this but others like azaleas will not be happy. Jerry __________________ Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.us/

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