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NYC soil safety/testing

2 years ago

I was hoping to plant some berry plants (e.g., raspberry and blackberry) as well as try growing tomatoes in the soil in my backyard.


I just wanted to confirm if I should do any soil testing ahead of time for safety. I have read that heavy metals can be an issue, but it also looked like it would only be an issue for root and leafy vegetables?


Would there be anything else to test for safety-wise apart from heavy metals?

Comments (2)

  • 2 years ago

    In addition to heavy metals, a soil test will give you the ph of your soil...how acid or alkaline it is. This will rule some plants in or out. For instance, blueberries require acid soil.

  • 2 years ago

    So is it just heavy metals that I would need to check for when it comes to soil safety?

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