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Subject: Re: Aluminum cans in pots
From: "Dr. Rev. Chuck, M.D., P.A." <cdub@_REMOVETHIS_erols.com>
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Date: Mon, 30 Apr 01 03:08:47
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Roy &/or Becky Turner wrote:
>
> Thanks for your input. I know about the possible alzheimers connection
> with aluminum, and this is why I was a bit concerned when others said it
> is a great light weight filler as opposed to gravel or sand.
Aluminum is already present in mineral form in nearly all soil as alumina, or
clay. It is present in great quantities, *the* most abundant metal, in fact.

> I was
> wanting to make the containers lighter and recycle at the same time. I
> have used gravel in the past. I am going to large containers for my
> veggies this year, and I really don't need all that dirt for shallow
> roots. Some of my containers are deep. Becky