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Farmer Chuck

Santa Rosa, CA

Where is this available for purchase? I want to keep my seeds dry and viable.

3/16/2008 12:01:10 AM

huskerwa

Wa

my wife works in retail i get them from the shoe departments most of the time they are just thrown away the little packets can be found in shoes or you can ask someone to save you some when they are stocking. i put a couple of these packages in canning jars to keep them dry. fyi

3/16/2008 12:04:26 AM

Think Big

Commack, NY

i bought mine from a company a few years ago. not sure if they're still in business but here's there info from the can the desiccant came in:

Silica Gel Desiccant Products Co.
5601 W. Slauson Ave., Suite 260
Culver City, CA 90230

310-258-9121

3/16/2008 8:27:50 AM

sambo

Sparta, NC

http://www.jakesmp.com/CSD_Silica_Gel/CSD_Silica_001_C.html

3/16/2008 9:53:13 PM

AndyMan

Lake Elmo, Minnesota

You can also get them at sporting goods stores in the gun section. Many gun owners use them to keep gun case free of moisture. There is a nice one that turns color when it has absorbed maximum moisture. At that time, it can be put in the oven (dehydrated) and then reused. Pretty slick.

3/17/2008 4:15:42 PM

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