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Subject: Re: Packing Peanuts
From: Lyn <don'tspame@myplace.com>
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 01 02:37:08
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Packing peanuts are expanded polystyrene. I believe they will leach break-down
products under certain conditions (acidic conditions?...I forget...my organic
chemistry isn't what it used to be ;) ). I would avoid them, if you can.
HTH,
-L.

Penny Morgan wrote:

> Honestly, I've never tried using them- usually I use broken clay pots or
> stones. My gut feeling would be to not use them being that there has to be
> some chemical content in them. Unfortunately, we're not scientists and
> don't know the chemical makeup. Maybe call your local Cooperative Extension
> office and ask them their opinion. I have to say that we have used them in
> our greenhouses in the bottom of houseplants, but nothing ever edible. Good
> Luck.
>
> Penny
> Roy &/or Becky Turner wrote in message
> news:MOD$010322.19905@rec.gardens.ecosystems...
> >
> > Hi, gang. I was wondering why there were so few postings the other day.
> > I posted this and it went into the black hole.
> > I am thinking of using the packing peanuts in the bottom of containers
> > shallow rooted veggie plants this year, and am wondering if anyone knows
> > of any toxicity that may result to the plants or to us who eat them. I
> > am going to container gardening this year. So far I am hearing that
> > they are not harmful. Of course I am not referring to the water soluble
> > ones.
> > Thanks, Becky
> >
> >