Airplane pollution garden impact - Ask Extension
We live under landing path of MSP airport. How do we determine if the pollution or gas discharge is harmful for growing vegetables or not?
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Airplane pollution garden impact #866767
Asked May 02, 2024, 12:20 PM EDT
We live under landing path of MSP airport. How do we determine if the pollution or gas discharge is harmful for growing vegetables or not?
Thanks
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
You can do a soil test. Check with the soil test lab as to which tests and the cost.
https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/
You could use raised beds with new soil and row covers or high tunnels for edibles.
1. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/raised-bed-gardens
2. https://blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.umn.edu/2023/12/new-guide-webinar-series-choosing-high.html
https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/
You could use raised beds with new soil and row covers or high tunnels for edibles.
1. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/raised-bed-gardens
2. https://blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.umn.edu/2023/12/new-guide-webinar-series-choosing-high.html
