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About Saltpetre
"A powder that can be added to compost to make fertiliser."
Saltpetre is a Hosidius mining resource used to upgrade compost into supercompost and to craft dynamite. Mined northeast of the Woodcutting Guild with a spade.
Item Details
Item ID13421
MembersYes
Store Value5gp
High Alch3gp
Low Alch2gp
GE Limit13,000 / 4h
Item Information
Released2016-01-07
UpdateZeah - Great Kourend
Weight0.003 kg
TradeableYes
StackableNo
NoteableYes
EquipableNo
Quest itemNo
AlchableYes
DestroyDrop
OptionsDrop
Creation Recipes
FarmingLevel 2126 XP
Creates:Supercompost
Materials:
3xSaltpetreCompost
Drop Sources
| Source | Combat | Qty | Rate | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltpetre deposit (Hosidius) | — | 1 | — | Always (mining) |
Used in production (2)
| Product | Skill | Lvl | XP | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercompost | Farming | 1 | 26 | 3 |
| Supercompost | Farming | 21 | 26 | 3 |
History (1)
- 2016-01-07
Released with Zeah, Great Kourend.
Market Strategy
- Strong steady demand from supercompost crafters
- Bulk-friendly with a 13,000 buy limit
- Price tied to compost and herb farming activity
Trading Tips
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