Anyone know where to buy pickling lime locally?

[Bkndsdl]

Looking for pickling lime, but can't find anything larger than the small packets.....has anyone found any locally?

Thanks!

 

[MaryBebo]

I got mine from Wal-mart.

 

[wpecoul]

Publix always seems to have the plastic 'jars' of Mrs. Wages.

 

[dave3112]

I've seen the "jars" at Star market also. Do you guys have as much growth with this as you do with Kalkwasser? I've heard that you can use pickling lime and get the same results but have not had the courage to try.

Dave

 

[bassetbros]

Pickling lime is the exact same thing as Kalkwasser...just a different, cheaper package.

I purchase 1lb jar from a mom and pop grocery store for about $2.70/jar. Lots cheaper than the $10 lb Kalkwasser.

God bless,
Basset

 

[Bkndsdl]

I've checked Wallyworld, Winn Dixie, a few big local produce sellers, to no avail....all I can find is the small packets. I've got a few feed stores to try, but no luck yet........thanks for the help!

 

[Tomoko Schum]

Where in Alabama are you?

NARC did a group buy some time ago from Brentagg near Huntsville International Airport. Mississippi Lime Company's food grade lime (CaOH - same thing as Mrs. Wages) is only 10 dollars or so for 50 lbs.

Tomoko

 

[Bkndsdl]

Thx, Tomoko. I'm in Irvington, which is right below Theodore, which is right below Mobile. I'm inbetween Theodore and Grand Bay, which is right on the Mississippi - Alabama line.

 

[Tomoko Schum]

Boy, you are far away.

I hear that a Mexican restaurant that makes their own tortilla use lime water made from Mississippi Lime Company's lime. If you know of one, you can ask them for the source.

Pickling lime is kinda seasonal. Many stores stop carrying them at the end of the summer.

I recall some people order Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime on-line.

Tomoko

 

[bassetbros]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10888350#post10888350 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bkndsdl
Thx, Tomoko. I'm in Irvington, which is right below Theodore, which is right below Mobile. I'm inbetween Theodore and Grand Bay, which is right on the Mississippi - Alabama line.

It's a small world...my brother lives in Grand Bay. It's bad when you're considered a suburb of Pascagoula!

God bless,
Basset

 

[wtrhed]

http://mrswages.stores.yahoo.net/mrswagpiclim.html

and a great article on lime water

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.php

I'm over in Orange Beach, maybe we can get up for a trade.

 

[llama72]

I guess i missed the lime/kaw part of this hobby. Could someone
"explain this or give me the jest of it" (Homer Simpson).

 

[Bkndsdl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11084872#post11084872 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wtrhed
http://mrswages.stores.yahoo.net/mrswagpiclim.html

and a great article on lime water

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-01/rhf/index.php

I'm over in Orange Beach, maybe we can get up for a trade.

Thx alot, wtrhed! Ordered some today. Don't have alot of stuff to trade right now, but when I do I'll be sure and let you know.

I guess i missed the lime/kaw part of this hobby. Could someone "explain this or give me the jet of it" (Homer Simpson).

Llama72, dripping kalk, which is essentially lime water, is one of many ways to add calcium to your tank to improve coral growth.

 

[woolyt2]

i live off D.I.P. and i got some at wal mart in daphne got some extra if you need some

 

[walkerbrody]

johnsons in attalla has it year round. Its not close to you but Its some information for anyone in the gadsden area.

 

[saltwater2642]

Every walmart has it but its not where you'd think.

Its in the house wares isle by the mason jars dont ask for the lime the employees have no idea, go to an employee and ask for mason jars. I'm canning jelly and need some. The lime will be 1 shelf up and to the right.

 

[Bkndsdl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11246337#post11246337 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by woolyt2
i live off D.I.P. and i got some at wal mart in daphne got some extra if you need some

MAN!!!!!!!!! I just ordered some! Oh, well.......at least I know where to get it when I run out! Thx for the info and the offer!

 

[Bkndsdl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11247401#post11247401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by saltwater2642
Every walmart has it but its not where you'd think.

Its in the house wares isle by the mason jars dont ask for the lime the employees have no idea, go to an employee and ask for mason jars. I'm canning jelly and need some. The lime will be 1 shelf up and to the right.

You're exactly right, but the stores around me only have it in very small packets, not the jars like I need. Thanks though!