Re: [CH] Raised bed/minor rant
Robert Farr (rbfarr@erols.com)
Thu, 08 Apr 1999 07:03:51 -0400
Organic Gardening magazine has done extensive research into the use of
PR wood - and proved that it is highly toxic.
Food plants should NOT be planted in raised beds made using PT wood.
Arsenic levels are more than SEVENTY times those considered safe by the
EPA.
Seems as though the arsenic immediately begins leaching into the
surrounding soil.
OG also recommends not buying swing sets made of PT wood, as your
children will get the arsenic on their hands, which end up in their
mouths, etc., etc., etc.
For those wanting the whole story, contact OG. They sell the
compilation of their research for a small fee.
Robert.