ARE PLASTIC CONTAINER GARDENS SAFE FOR EDIBLE PLANTS. WHAT PLASTICS ARE SAFE? | Gardening in Canada

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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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