Susannah

Thank you for posting the article. Very informative! It is also an eye opener. We do not know what kind of veggies and fruits are at the store. Most of the things are imports and we don't know how they are grown.

Growing vegetables and fruit in our backyards gives us control on what we eat.

My garden is mostly in raised beds and containers and I use organic sprays on my crops and only when necessary.

Silvia

That was indeed a very good article. I guess it's finally time for me to take soil samples to the extension office. My home was built in '59.

Thanks for sharing Susannah,
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The article was interesting . It offered several ways to continue to garden in existing soil and eliminate lead through phytoremediation or by applying compost and lime . It also mentioned washing produce in a vinegar solution or with soap .

" Those who want to grow flowers or edible crops can either replace the contaminated soil or alkalinize it by adding lime or organic matter such as compost. Soil with a pH level above 7 binds with lead, making it less likely to be absorbed by plants and the human body if the soil is inadvertently inhaled or ingested. Situating gardens away from buildings is a good idea, as is washing produce thoroughly with water containing 1 percent vinegar or 0.5 percent soap."

SO even if your soil does test positive or not for lead , it is a good idea to follow the above practices . This shows another reason why it is important to know your soil pH .