Down To Earth ferts

Vitamin_THC said:
Can you show an example of what you mean? I have never seen Guano at a "local feed store."
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That true. I suppose you can only get certain inputs from feed store like alfalfa and kelp. If you must use guano then you’re going to have to pay the fees involved in harvesting guano and importation fees. I’m sure finding a ethically sourced guano would be quite expensive as well.
 
High P fossilized Guano from abandoned collapsed caves can be had for about the same as Fish Bone Meal. Both work well as does bone meal and Soft Rock Phosphate but this needs time. Some is always added to my mixes which I reuse so a portion of my mixes is years old.
 
pahpah-cee said:
That true. I suppose you can only get certain inputs from feed store like alfalfa and kelp. If you must use guano then you’re going to have to pay the fees involved in harvesting guano and importation fees. I’m sure finding a ethically sourced guano would be quite expensive as well.
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That was a more outlandish example, but I still literally see DTE in local feed stores, if not that, it's some other brand that's the same thing for probably more $, seeing as how the bigger the distribution, the cheaper it is to ship.

My local stores all have a slightly higher price, due to being small businesses.

Again, perhaps you could show an example of a locally source kelp or alfalfa...perhaps peat is local to you as well? Or crab shell, literally whatever you use, DTE is a good brand that can be had by most anyone in USA, vs your local feed stores, idk, that will depend on your region and if you live in a Hotspot of organic gardening for the most part
 
BTW, here's a little excerpt from an article written or at least endorsed by the owner of DE.

"MY PROMISE, made in 1992, stands firm. Dr. Earth® is only sold in independent garden centers, the kinds of businesses that have always been part of hometown life in this country. We see the bigger picture and hope you will too."

Perhaps you could also provide links to where he is not seen in a good light as well?
 
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Vitamin_THC said:
BTW, here's a little excerpt from an article written or at least endorsed by the owner of DTE.

"MY PROMISE, made in 1992, stands firm. Dr. Earth® is only sold in independent garden centers, the kinds of businesses that have always been part of hometown life in this country. We see the bigger picture and hope you will too."

Perhaps you could also provide links to where he is not seen in a good light as well?
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DTE is different than Dr. Earth
 
Vitamin_THC said:
That was a more outlandish example, but I still literally see DTE in local feed stores, if not that, it's some other brand that's the same thing for probably more $, seeing as how the bigger the distribution, the cheaper it is to ship.

My local stores all have a slightly higher price, due to being small businesses.

Again, perhaps you could show an example of a locally source kelp or alfalfa...perhaps peat is local to you as well?
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No, it’s fine. You sure know your stuff.
 
Dr earth is good stuff. My local nursery Home Depot and Amazon carry it. Lucky me!
In all serious it’s a great fertilizer and I’m sure they’re a swell company.
 
pahpah-cee said:
Dr earth is good stuff. My local nursery Home Depot and Amazon carry it. Lucky me!
In all serious it’s a great fertilizer and I’m sure they’re a swell company.
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Amazon is the market place, that's why you can pick and choose the actual seller who is probably a local small feed store or nursery that couldnt get enough local business to keep the lights on...:mrgreen:
 
Vitamin_THC said:
Amazon is the market place, that's why you can pick and choose the actual seller who is probably a local small feed store or nursery that couldnt get enough local business to keep the lights on...:mrgreen:
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They'll sell it to anyone. I wouldn't really consider Home Depot an independent garden center. They sell it at Ace Hardware, and tons of other places too including Amazon.

It sounds good, but it's just talk.
 
PadawanWarrior said:
They'll sell it to anyone. I wouldn't really consider Home Depot an independent garden center. They sell it at Ace Hardware, and tons of other places too including Amazon.

It sounds good, but it's just talk.
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Ace hardwares are independent franchises, and Home Depot actually does base their gardening area on local suppliers and buys from local nurseries so that's why they are all different.

We can sit here and argue but it's really far off topic of the poster claiming his local feed store(which isn't a garden center whatsoever) was cheaper and that the Dr Earth owner is sketchy or whatever. Or you can continue to pick and choose the parts you want to argue about, but I don't like to engage with Strawman tactics, so I will bid you adieu
 
Vitamin_THC said:
Ace hardwares are independent franchises, and Home Depot actually does base their gardening area on local suppliers and buys from local nurseries so that's why they are all different.

We can sit here and argue but it's really far off topic of the poster claiming his local feed store(which isn't a garden center whatsoever) was cheaper and that the Dr Earth owner is sketchy or whatever. Or you can continue to pick and choose the parts you want to argue about, but I don't like to engage with Strawman tactics, so I will bid you adieu
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I wasn't trying to argue. Just stating facts. This thread was about DTE anyways, so your the one off topic. The OP is @Skyline7575 . Don't take it personal man.

I've got nothing again DTE or Dr. Earth. I have a bunch of DTE stuff. What I don't like about the Dr. Earth is that they add microbes and I want control over what microbes I add. :peace:
 
PadawanWarrior said:
What kinds? I guess Feed and Seed is a grow store right, or is it a farm store like Big R?
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It's a local General Feed and Seed. More of a farm store than a grow store. They carry a couple few different guanos last I looked, but I forget which. Bat and Seabird I think.

Horse Store | General Feed & Seed | United States

General Feed & Seed is staple storefront of the horse and pet community located in Santa Cruz Ca. We carry top brands of horse tack and supplies, the best dog and cat foods, bird seed, and even offer live chicks. For our local landscapers we offer high quality seed & straw.
www.generalfeednseed.com www.generalfeednseed.com
 
PJ Diaz said:
It's a local General Feed and Seed. More of a farm store than a grow store. They carry a couple few different guanos last I looked, but I forget which. Bat and Seabird I think.

Horse Store | General Feed & Seed | United States

General Feed & Seed is staple storefront of the horse and pet community located in Santa Cruz Ca. We carry top brands of horse tack and supplies, the best dog and cat foods, bird seed, and even offer live chicks. For our local landscapers we offer high quality seed & straw.
www.generalfeednseed.com www.generalfeednseed.com
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Cool. I can get it from my hydro store, but they frown on bat guano so it's kinda fun, :lol:. I've got a bunch of different kinds though. Probably 5 types of bat and 1 seabird.
 
PJ Diaz said:
It's a local General Feed and Seed. More of a farm store than a grow store. They carry a couple few different guanos last I looked, but I forget which. Bat and Seabird I think.

Horse Store | General Feed & Seed | United States

General Feed & Seed is staple storefront of the horse and pet community located in Santa Cruz Ca. We carry top brands of horse tack and supplies, the best dog and cat foods, bird seed, and even offer live chicks. For our local landscapers we offer high quality seed & straw.
www.generalfeednseed.com www.generalfeednseed.com
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Lol I love when people say they have proof but link a website under construction.

I have legitimately never seen "bulk guano," so yes, please, post up when you do get the chance to visit the store
 
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Vitamin_THC said:
Lol I love when people say they have proof but link a website under construction.

I have legitimately never seen "bulk guano," so yes, please, post up when you do get the chance to visit the store
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I never said that I have proof, nor do I own you any. I simply said that they sell it locally in bulk, and provided a link to the store. That said, now since we're in betting territory, and you're calling me out, what do I get when I do prove you wrong? You could always just call them and ask, but that would be too easy right?
 
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