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Perlite

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$28.50
Item: 8389-A
MOFGA Approved
$75.00
Item: 8389-B

Volcanic glass that has been heated until it “pops” like corn, resulting in a lightweight, porous and stable material. Widely used in potting mixes (usually as 20–25% of the total mix) to improve water retention and prevent compaction. Our OMRI-approved perlite is classified as Super Coarse, meaning it has been screened to remove finer particles.

Also used for rooting cuttings: place cuttings in a plastic bag of moistened perlite with the cut ends buried up to the node, then fill the rest of the bag with air, seal, and leave in indirect sunlight for two to three weeks.
ships year-round
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Organic Certification

Inoculants, soil amendments, fertilizers, livestock supplies and pesticides are labeled as:
OMRI: Organic Materials Review Institute. Most state certifying agencies, including MOFGA, accept OMRI approval.
MOFGA: Approved for use by Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association Certification Services. Check with your certifier.
WSDA: Listed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Organic Certification division for use in organic agriculture in Washington State. MOFGA has indicated that they will accept products on this list for their certification program. Check with your certifier.
Nat’l List: One-ingredient products on the NOP* List of Allowed Substances (subpart G of the Organic Foods Production Act, sections 205.601-606). Check with your certifier.
AYC: Ask your certifier. Has not been reviewed by a certifier, but the active ingredient is allowed. Ask your certifier.
Not Allowed: A few of the products we list are not allowed for organic production but we think they have a place in sensible agriculture and can be used when certification is not an issue.

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