Vegetables Gardening - Growing Organic Vegetables

Here is some info on it:

Is Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Safe?

You bet! This product is completely non-toxic and chemical free. Remember to
only buy food grade diatomaceous earth and steer clear of the DE used in
pool filters as it is processed DE and is toxic. Avoid diatomaceous earth
that has any kind of additive in it because they can sometimes be toxic as
well. Also because it is a very fine powder, inhaling too much of it can
irritate the lungs and cause coughing. Diatomaceous Earth also may cause
your skin to become dry if your skin is exposed to large amounts of it, but
the typical consumer will not have to worry too much about that as you will
rarely come in contact with enough to make a difference. It is recommended
that while working with large amounts you use a mask and gloves as a
precaution and use DE in well ventilated areas.

http://diatomaceousearth.net/?gclid=CLqz2dCLgq4CFYPc4Aodm2um3w

From: MittleiderMethodGardening@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:MittleiderMethodGardening@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of artedwards65
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 4:57 PM
To: MittleiderMethodGardening@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [MittleiderMethodGardening] Re: Worst Gardening Problem

> Oh yes!! DE is great stuff! Just be sure to get the food grade and not the
swimming pool filter grade which is quite dangerous.
>
> schulz
>
I don't like to appear stupid but just what is the difference between the
different types and what makes it dangerous. I have read this comment many
times but I don't know the difference. Thanks!

Art

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