Best sources for Yucca (dry preferrably) ?

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NewGrower2011

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So looking to add Yucca to my mix that's been sitting and cooking... I know a couple sites like Kelp4Less or BuildASoil have powders, and the product line 'Raw' has it - but man those are some jacked up prices if I'm seeing what I think I am...

So how are these Yucca powder extracts any different from say what you find in the Animal care/feed industry? Is there anything that would make the animal one ill-suited for use in growing consumable goods?

i.e.

https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=52f507f8-7230-4fb6-9402-19e018c0bc21&gas=Desert Yucca

4lb for $52 versus one of the others listed had 1lb for $75...

Is this another classic industry scam? Any better sources than something like what I'm seeing on Amazon/simple web search? I wouldn't need more than 1 to 5 lb for a very long time... if it stores well that is.
 
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NewGrower2011

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No one? I'm going to try and figure out if these are identical products or not. Looking for anyone who can help discern the difference between what the hydro/nutes industry is putting out there versus what appears to be a routine supplement in the equine industry (seems horses benefit from its use for their joints - maybe it'll work for our 'joints' too!)
 
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NewGrower2011

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We know the common ploys of the hydro/gardening industry...

Step 1 - bottle some commonly used elsewhere shit up with some water
Step 2 - make fancy label with innuendo's to growing weed and JACK UP THE PRICE!
Step 3 - big profits
 
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NewGrower2011

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Well the site I referenced did have more info...

DESERT YUCCA™

MVP

PRODUCT FACTS:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS PER: (1 measure)

Yucca Schidigera Solids

1,944 mg

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Maltodextrin, silica and sodium benzoate.
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Pattahabi

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NewGrower2011 said:
Well the site I referenced did have more info...

DESERT YUCCA™

MVP

PRODUCT FACTS:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS PER: (1 measure)

Yucca Schidigera Solids

1,944 mg

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Maltodextrin, silica and sodium benzoate.
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You do not want sodium benzoate. This is a preservative and fungicide. If it is saponins you are looking for remember there are of other ways to get these like aloe, horse chestnut, and even alfalfa.

Peace,

P-
 
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NewGrower2011

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So when it comes to Yucca it's the saponins we want - correct? That's what gives plants the hardiness and effective use of water that these desert plants offer...

I had considered Alfalfa for my mix, maybe I should reconsider and add that then - if it's more reasonable/cost effective. I've not read up on the aloe use though. I know it's an incredible plant so no surprise there's a benefit... Will have to look into that angle...
 
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4ftRoots

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Mountain Rose Herbs has some in stock. I would get it before it is all gone. Super cheap I just bought enough for the rest of my life :)
 
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