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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

MaryKay, Master Gardener, Tree Care Advisor Replied May 04, 2024, 5:13 PM EDT

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