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Wood for Raised Garden Beds

Created by Karen on June 2, 2016 at 8:40 am

Hi, I am planning on making a raised container ORGANIC vegetable garden. I have organic plants and soil and was going plant in recycled wood crates. But I just started reading that there may be issues with the wood if it’s been treated–I have no way of knowing. Is there something that I can use to line the crates with? I don’t want chemicals to leach into the soil and plants. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Karen

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June 2, 2016 at 10:21 am #199797

E. Vinje
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Karen –

I don’t feel comfortable with any of the “liners” that are out there. I suggest using redwood or cedar to build your frames and have included a couple of links that should help.

https://www.planetnatural.com/raised-bed-gardening/
http://www.sunset.com/garden/perfect-raised-bed

Hope it helps!

June 2, 2016 at 12:47 pm #199811

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Thank you very much. I already have the crates so it’s a bit tricky. I just ready the entire article–you mention using weed cloth, would that help?

June 2, 2016 at 12:48 pm #199812

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Or maybe just going with the wood as it is would be best. I guess I don’t know if the line or the wood would be worse. As I mentioned, I’m not even sure it’s treated or not.

January 29, 2020 at 11:01 pm #299916

comprarextintorespromatec
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Una idea genial. Yo también probaré con el cedro en un pequeño huerto para mi cocina
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