perlite - should I grab it

[Rosendula]

I've asked this on another forum as well, so sorry to those of you who may be reading it for a second time.

I've never bothered with perlite, simply because I didn't know what it was. However, seeing two huge sacks of it at the edge of someone's allotment with a notice on saying 'please take some, it's going soon' prompted me to check it out. So far, all I've read makes it seem quite a good option. But as I have to act fast before the stuff gets chucked, I thought I'd ask for some quick opinions on here. Should I get it to help with my heavy clay soil and perhaps mix with my compost for seedlings?

[snapdragon]

sounds like a good idea - am not sure what it's composed of but i'd think it would be good to help lighten a heavy soil for potting at least

[CyberPaddy66]

If it all goes before you get some try cat litter, the unscented stuff is exactly the same a perlite ;)