tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post5097975743004186356..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Is it safe to grow veggies in Styrofoam boxes?Nanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-25722913632972024032018-01-31T23:38:10.822+10:002018-01-31T23:38:10.822+10:00"Although some chemicals in the foam can leac..."Although some chemicals in the foam can leach out if it gets overheated -- such as when you heat a foam cup of coffee in the microwave -- it doesn't leach chemicals under normal temperature circumstances, according to Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine. The soil in the container -- and therefore the foam under the soil -- doesn't get hot enough to cause a problem since it normally stays cooler than the ambient temperature." - http://homeguides.sfgate.com/safe-use-styrofoam-planters-vegetables-90628.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-76523353698099305972016-12-02T02:27:13.334+10:002016-12-02T02:27:13.334+10:00I was thinking of using styrofoam as my medium for...I was thinking of using styrofoam as my medium for growing herbs hydroponically and that's how I found this sight...wanting to know about food safety. Then I read all comments and thought, well gee...people pour boiling beverages and microwave food in styrofoam and eat drink it, I don't, I'm not a fan of plastic and glass is widely recyclable so anyway it doesn't seem it would be that bad with tepid water but I think I'll transfer them to clay marbles when they get s good stalk. Thanks all:)Hickyjighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890950506507392942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-82197701288704247672016-11-12T23:51:56.907+10:002016-11-12T23:51:56.907+10:00They are toxic. See what happens when you burn th...They are toxic. See what happens when you burn them. Any plant you eat isnt safe. As someone that grew up on a farm and uses these boxes only as storage for produce to ship out. As a country fire member, I have seen how toxic they are. I have a firm belief what is in the foam will leak out into the soil and food. How much is the question you are asking. Need to test it after and see if there is a difference in toxics before and after a while. However, my motto is, if its a slight risk, do not use it. What most people dont do, is test their soil before hand for bad chemicals. If you are using your dirt as well as potting mix, you should get it tested. mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14666673463791639313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-62321472863481973422015-10-11T09:28:58.360+10:002015-10-11T09:28:58.360+10:00A good mineral to add to the soil then would be se...A good mineral to add to the soil then would be selenium as that has been proven very effective against cancer. There is a really good youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ1BWqTd9wsStephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16573025447467965057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-9675712587929603442014-11-10T08:12:01.576+10:002014-11-10T08:12:01.576+10:00Thanks for the great article and raising the issue...Thanks for the great article and raising the issue. I'm about to create a massive, irrigated garden in my back yard using the styrene boxes. I'm cautious, though from what I've read online, Phil Pogson is right. It depends on extreme heat and volume of container.Booginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872631342981840666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-87387132783876563482014-11-02T14:51:25.351+10:002014-11-02T14:51:25.351+10:00Thanks Phil. I will keep that in mind.Thanks Phil. I will keep that in mind.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-21909913819303519822014-11-02T13:46:08.521+10:002014-11-02T13:46:08.521+10:00The issue with Styrofoam is extreme heat. Small c...The issue with Styrofoam is extreme heat. Small containers subjected to extreme heat are a problem, whereas large containers that stay reasonably cool are quite safe. this explains why a hot drink in a small container is quite different to a large box full of cool water and earth. I hope this helps the conundrum.poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754636457782658089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-18097914508488844862014-04-14T17:10:08.207+10:002014-04-14T17:10:08.207+10:00I'm not sure I've not heard anything and I...I'm not sure I've not heard anything and I am pretty paranoid about heath at the best of times. I actually grow all my seedlings in Styrofoam boxes but then replant into the garden, I more use mine at a hothouse with the glass sheets on the top. Sorry not much help.Sue Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15011905413219664838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-86835093553555662772014-02-28T22:16:18.975+10:002014-02-28T22:16:18.975+10:00I think it can may be safe but I am not pretty sur...I think it can may be safe but I am not pretty sure as I have not tried it ever . But I will try in futute this type of experiment and according to me <a href="http://www.omegapackaging.com.au/" rel="nofollow">styrofoam boxes</a> will definitely help in growing these.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116997070168142672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-22657246779824537902014-01-23T10:37:05.718+10:002014-01-23T10:37:05.718+10:00I have posted some information today.I have posted some information today.Roots and Seedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496050725815960078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-56752961010093503882014-01-09T08:59:57.995+10:002014-01-09T08:59:57.995+10:00I am in the dark too. I guess what we buy is store...I am in the dark too. I guess what we buy is stored in these containers for weeks at a time but it does not mean they are safe. I have been wanting to make some of these but our neighbourhood garden seems to get all the boxes :) It's on my to do list which is getting rather lengthy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839024984118135715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-76075392241587826262014-01-08T11:31:59.616+10:002014-01-08T11:31:59.616+10:00Thanks Ree. Not sure how much you can add in a com...Thanks Ree. Not sure how much you can add in a comment box. Do you want to email your reply and I will add it to the post?Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-72764696745209874442014-01-08T11:28:31.225+10:002014-01-08T11:28:31.225+10:00I wrote a long spiel in reply to this an hour or t...I wrote a long spiel in reply to this an hour or two ago but it wasn't accepted. Maybe too long? I'll try rewrite parts of it later and come back then!Roots and Seedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496050725815960078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-63566182590215380102014-01-08T09:57:23.564+10:002014-01-08T09:57:23.564+10:00Yes Tania, it does get you thinking. I was wonderi...Yes Tania, it does get you thinking. I was wondering about the plastic pots too and then there is the black plastic used in the base of wicking beds. I think I have opened up a can of worms for myself :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-86286704569541169812014-01-08T09:49:47.784+10:002014-01-08T09:49:47.784+10:00Good question Nanna Chel. Sorry I cant answer it ...Good question Nanna Chel. Sorry I cant answer it though. As I was watering my potted herbs this morning, I started to think about the plastic pots they are in. The are probably no good either. I will be interested to see if anyone knows about the foam boxes :)Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.com