Diatomaceous earth...

[welasharon]

What color is it?

 

[conroy]

White

 

[welasharon]

Hmmm. I bought some from the farm supply store and it was bulk and it is greenish colored. So what did she sell me?
sharon

 

[conroy]

Hmmm.... was it a mix? Idk I have a bag of food grade and it's white...no green... could she have mixed it with something? I would give a call and ask

 

[welasharon]

No clue but I saw by chance a pic of DE and saw that is was white. I won't use it till I find out. It is a dull olive army green and is very fine.
Thanks much!
sharon

 

[conroy]

NP

post the answer after you call her... I am interested to find out the answer

 

[welasharon]

Will do. She works Tues and THurs. Ha! I will call Monday and ask who ever is there!
sharon

 

[welasharon]

Found this.....................Our diatomaceous earth is certified organic Codex Food Chemical Grade. It is a non-treated, non-milled, non-calcined fresh water form of Diatomaceous Earth and is pure white in color. It contains less than .5% silicon. There are food grade diatomaceous earth products that are yellow or tan in color which indicates a higher iron content. Those which are gray in color contain more clay.

 

[they'reHISchickens]

I just bought some today which is grey... and label says it has calcium in it.

 

[welasharon]

Thanks! I was a tad concerned. The girl is a bit of a ditz.