Need some help finding fine CHC

[silence882]

Hi all,

Does anyone have a line on where I can buy fine CHC in bulk? My usual source, Kelly's Korner, is sold out on their site and not returning my emails. I checked other sites and found medium CHC, but no fine.

I need 2 cubic feet or a compressed bale.

Thanks!

--Stephen

 

[Paphluvr]

Try Robert's Flower Supply, Ohio. I've purchased 2 cu. ft bales from them in the past but not since Covid. They may be having supply issues, too.

Orchid Growing Supplies - Plants for Sale Columbia Station Ohio | Roberts Flower Supply

 

[paphfreak]

Better order fast. When they sell out, they are not restocking. I'm ordering a bunch before it's to late.

 

[Paphluvr]

Better order fast. When they sell out, they are not restocking. I'm ordering a bunch before it's to late.

Are you talking about Roberts Supply? I've found a local garden center that has (or maybe had) large bags of CHC but the price was higher than Roberts on a per cubic foot basis. However, the material is very clean and contains no fibers, just cubes. One size only though, what I would consider small/medium CHC, 3/8-1/2". I've seen a number of hygroponics stores that carry CHC but it seems to be in larger sizes than what I normally use.

 

[paphfreak]

Yes, forgot to use quote. Roberts seems to be a mix of sizes. I sift it into small & medium with hardware cloth.

 

[Paphluvr]

I haven't talked to Nancy since our last live Michigan Orchid Society Palm Sunday Show (pre COVID). I used to be able to pre-order and take delivery at the show. It saved quite a bit on shipping charges. Do you know if they're considering retiring or just downsizing. It would be a shame as they are a great source of orchid related materials and relatively close to me here in MI.

 

[NYEric]

Call Kelly's; Denis sold the business. How much is "in bulk"?

 

[silence882]

Try Robert's Flower Supply, Ohio. I've purchased 2 cu. ft bales from them in the past but not since Covid. They may be having supply issues, too.

Orchid Growing Supplies - Plants for Sale Columbia Station Ohio | Roberts Flower Supply

Thanks! Just ordered 4 3-cft bales from them. That should hold me over for the next 5 years or so...

 

[silence882]

Call Kelly's; Denis sold the business. How much is "in bulk"?

I got a large (for me) order of pots from Kelly's a couple weeks ago. But this is twice now that they haven't responded to my emails.

 

[silence882]

This should do it.