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debi_z Springfield, MA(Zone 6a) Oct 04, 2003

hi where can i buy an anti-desicant (sp?) such as wiltproof online or store. i've looked at home depot, lowe's etc with no luck. help....frost is due soon.

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Badseed Hillsboro, OH(Zone 6a) Oct 04, 2003

I have been wondering if this is the same stuff as silica gel like they put in new shoe boxes? We throw away tons of it at work and I have considered bring them all home. LOL

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golddog Western, PA(Zone 6a) Oct 04, 2003

A local nursery will have it. Just call around. Great idea for evergreen shrubs. I always put it on the hollies.

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PotEmUp Fremont, CA(Zone 9a) Oct 04, 2003

Wiltpruf is an anti transpirant, i.e. it reduces water loss from the leaves. http://www.wiltpruf.com/default.htm but I also see it referred to as anti-dessicant

The other anti-desiccant, like silica, is really a desiccant and is meant to absorb moisture - preventing mildew, etc. like in shoes. This is useful in seed packets to reduce moisture build up. http://www.desiccare.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.100.exe/online-store/scstore/shop_small_absorbents_pp.html?E+scstore is one source, unless Badseed wants to become a supplier.

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crestedchik Cedar Key, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 06, 2003

I found it last year at HD....

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