Where I get my Rock Dust - LeBallister's Seed & Fertilizer in Santa Rosa

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com goes on a field trip to LeBallisters in Santa Rosa. In this episode, you will learn about the lease expensive source of Rock Dust in The San Francisco Bay Area that John has found. You will also discover some of the other soil amendments that John purchases and will use in his home vegetable garden

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[ZennLa13]

I know some people use free rockdust from rock quarries. Is this as nutritious as the dust in stores?

[growingyourgreens]

It could be, but chances are that its not as "nutritious".. Azomite and Gaia Green are two specific types of rocks that are made into dust for horticultural purposes. That being said, some rock dust is better than no rock dust.

[romeyo111]

John, I was wondering does Lava sand or Texas Greensand work? I cant seem to find rock dust anywhere here in the Dallas, Texas area.

[growingyourgreens]

Lava Sand and Green Sand are not the same as rock dust. The Rock dust has a really broad spectrum of trace minerals and other 'rocks' (and their sands) may not have such the wide spectrum. Watch this video that will share local sources: youtube.com/watch?v=NlGauJnyCF­g

[Lleanlleawrg]

Would this work: Get kelp from the sea. Water it out with freshwater to get rid of the salt. Dry it. Grind it up finely and sprinkle in soil.

Because I live very close to the ocean where I can get all the kelp, seaweeds, etc that I want.

[growingyourgreens]

Yes! I would get the kelp, then blend it up with some water, and put into the crops. I would also still use rockdust too!

[btclark6]

Love your videos John!!!! You've inspired me to grow a garden. I just wanted you to know I'm planning a trip to Le Ballister's and when I called them to check availability and pricing on Gaia Green rock dust I gave you a great plug. The employee knew you well and got a chuckle out of me bringing up your name. Hope they give you an extra discount for referring people to their facility. They have fantastic prices on their products!

[b13leal]

hey john just wanted to say keep up the good work and thanks for inspiring me to grow my own greens. just had a question do u have any subscribers in the chicago land area that have found azomite or gaia green rock dust or even vermiculite ive been looking and have only found non organic soil amendments and small bags of vermiculite.

[Lleanlleawrg]

@growingyourgreens Good stuff then. I'll see if I can find some rockdust, but I kinda doubt it. There's a farm not that far away from here where you can harvest fruits, berries, vegetables and so on yourself, in bulk. Chances should be good that they have some or know where I can get some. If they don't I'll be sure to recommend getting my hand on some.

Nice seeing someone make videos like this by the way. Keep up the good work.