This is a hot topic. “Are plastic containers safe for growing vegetables and plants”. This is a valid question because after all the soil profile consists of the container as much as the soil itself.
In this video on plastic container gardening we are going to talk about the science behind plastic containers. The dangers of plastic in the garden and growing edible vegetables in.
The industry standard for organic farms. Meaning are plastic containers considered organic.
TIME STMAPS:
0:00 Intro
0:40 How I Find My Video Ideas
2:20 Overview Of The Video
2:59 The Science Of Plastic Pots
3:30 Research Papers To Date
4:40 How BPA Gets into the Plant Profile
5:30 Organic Industry Standard
7:00 What Plastics Are Safe To Garden in
8:05 Colour Of Pot
8:35 What To Fill The Pots With
9:22 Hyper accumulator Plants
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And lastly exactly what plastics are considered food safe for growing produce and plant inside of. And what precautions you should take to ensure that they are safe for growing your vegetables and garden at home.
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Thanks SO FREAKIN much for watching. We are growing by a consistent amount every single day which is so mind blowing to me. What are your thoughts on plastic pots? Are you scare of using them or have limited concern regarding its potential food contamination.
Haha. Facebook is mean! Thanks for your channel.
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Hmm, I can't help thinking that if we'd started a new generation of mutant vegans evolved from eating plastic plug planted peas we would have probably of heard about it by now, but I'm open to what people think about the subject. I have used plastic for years, mainly because I have it and to me the key is not to throw it away but to continue using as long as possible. On the other hand I would suggest to anyone that is starting out to avoid it and use soil blocks or paper pots. For me though, I'll continue with what I have 🙂 🍺
You're on point with the face book forums. I glanced at it and immediately knew it silly pretentiousness that lacked substance.
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Omg so knowledgeable!!!
Fabric pots are made from plastic. Polyproplyene or polyester as far as I know. For example, PET bottles (your typical disposable water/soda bottle, a type if polyester) are recycled to make some fabric pots. Are they safe for food production? Not sure. I am using them for the 1st time this year. I have some that were made in China and some made in the USA. I have more faith in the regulatory system in the USA, so will likely ditch the Chinese made ones next year. My brain can only take so much lead.
I've just built some raised garden beds, using reclaimed, treated deck wood. I plan on using Home Depot HDX brand black plastic sheeting as the liner. Is this ok?
Is pressure treated lumber or marine grade lumber bad?
I LOVE that you have a science background; really enjoyed your video AND I feel more confident now in using the containers I have for gardening. Thank you!
Thank you so much for bringing science into this controversial topic!
Good information, thank you
I always watch for rubber tiers in organic videos. Treated lumber was treated with arsenic so ya not good although we used to use arsenic as an insecticide. I think lumber is treated with something else now.
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Thanks for sharing that. I’ve been wondering.
Thank you so much! Very informative. Scientist rule! 🤟🧪🧫🧬🔬⚛
So if sunflowers could accumulate toxins, would the seeds be toxic to birds?
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Great to hear-thanks!!
Sunshine mix 4, this must be a Canadian thing. I’ve never heard of it, probably not sold here in the States. Bummer.
I’m in a tropical climate in Florida where it’s scorching hot most of the year so I try to watch gardening channels with the same climate. I get valuable info from people in other countries that are closer to the equator (below the 30° line).
(I’ve been growing in black plastic gardening pots, but I think it’s causing my plants stress by baking the roots.) One thing I’ve noticed about the majority of gardeners in the sub/tropics is they mostly use white plastic or terracotta. The problem is that in the States they sell mostly black pots and it’s almost impossible to find white plastic gardening pots to grow in.
I’ve noticed one gardener I watch said she buys white plastic garbage cans from Ikea and makes them into pots. That’s when I started wondering if any kind of plastic will do to grow food in. That’s how I ended up here trying to search the safety of growing in different plastics. I watched a few others and your video is by far the best and most informative. 👍🏼
I’ll go on my hunt for white plastic now and just stay away from #3. Thank you so much for this info. 💚
ill stick with my containers! thanks for clarifications. with the gas station, why is issue? the fumes?
Thank you! Very helpful 🙂
Confused. Plastic yes or no. Grow bags, yes or no
What do you think about using big plastic nursery pots for vegetables?
Thanks so much! What do you think about styrofoam?
Thank you. Very useful information. I'm trying to grow Kale with no garden. Was about to use drainpipe…maybe I shouldn't after what you've reported. Is copper pipe a good option?
I love that you actually respond to your followers' comments. Awesome! So humanesque! No need to respond. Just had to express that. 💚
Subscribed followed, liked and Shared!
Good info. Saving for when choosing outdoor goldfish plastic tub.
Tyres too?
This is a great topic. Thank you for educating us! It would be great if your talk were simple and brief (rather than a scientific lecture) so that dumb people like me could easily understand. Maybe using photos of containers and gardens?
Great video, but ultimately this needs tested. Growing various plants in PVC and sending out the roots, leaves, fruit for testing.
Found this video very informative! Love your teaching style. Shared, liked and sub'd! 💜
FINALLY!!! After months of looking at pots I desperately need & not planting my seeds & garden because I didn’t have a clear answer from anywhere, finally I have an answer that I feel is clear cut & actually explained, not to mention your background helps a lot too, THANK YOU!!! 😃🙌🏼💜
Ty so much for the video. So helpful! I subscribed btw
i plant my tomato in Normal plastic bottle (Coca Cola Bottle) by hydrophonic system.it has no food safty number in it.it exposed in sun light.if it releses chemical then in which degree of celcius tempreture,it starts to relesees chemical?i know,these coca cola bottle is not a good example of plastic but if i use it,will it be harmful for plant and fruit?
Are 30 gallon plastic drums safe for edible planting?
So helpful!! Thanks 😊
I'm new at this I'm wondering how many vegetables plants u can put in one tote say tomatoes and beans.
How do you feel about
grow bags? They are made from polypropylene plastic but are also sometimes labeled a "fabric" some folks even make it out of landscapers fabric
This was a helpful video for me, thank you!
For those of who have a life and don't have the time to listen to the entire video, is the answer a yes or no on plastic planter leeching chemicals into the soil ?
Just subscribed as a result of this video and how informative you were. Thank you for your scientific analysis. I've been growing in reusable plastic containers mostly lettuces for a couple of years. Recently I heard a few videos describe planting in cardboard boxes ideally for crops that have a short growing season. So far I'm trying potatoes and lettuce and even a bunch of broccoli… Cuz I ran out of pots and land. Any advice or suggestions on growing in cardboard boxes? They are well supported, at least for a season.
Is using milk plastic containers a good source for growing herbs?
I'm currently growing lettuce and parsley in recycled plastic Tim Hortons cups, and carrots in a recycled plastic coffee container. All seem to be doing well, just picked some leaves for dinner today and the lettuce tastes like lettuce lol
Thanks for putting out this info but please clarify what you said from the studies you site. Did you say that most plants unless they are the accumulator type can't absorb the larger harmful plastic molecules if present. Does this mean that if you cannot identify a plastic as food safe and you want to grow vegetables in it, and it did have these harmful molecules present that the probability of them entering in the root system on to the leaves and fruit is about zero?