Barley straw

From: JWi5770869@aol.com
Date: Tue Nov 03 1998 - 13:21:36 PST


Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 16:21:36 EST
From: JWi5770869@aol.com
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
Message-Id: <aabcdefg3492$foo@default>
Subject: Barley straw

Phil and others,

>> Wonder if a layer of straw would inhibit algae in CP terrariums or in
>> seed-starting beds.
> >
>I have also seen barley straw available at my local aquarium store.

>Regards,

-- 
>Phil Wilson

Yes you can buy it in aquarium stores (in the UK anyway), but for a small pillow you get ripped off big time. Better to find a friendly local farmer who will supply the stuff (in my case, for free).

John 'still looking for the white flowered Ping Grandiflora' Wilden Southport, Lancs. UK



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