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growing climbing green beans #877064

Asked July 13, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT

is it safe to eat green beans that i planted close to soil that has black mulch on it

Hamilton County Ohio

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Dear Verlyn,

Thank you for your question. Rest easy, the color of your muck will not affect your beans. They are safe to eat. Please see the following link. https://extension.psu.edu/mulch-a-survey-of-available-options

Enjoy your beans,

Sabine

Sabine Kuhn Replied July 13, 2024, 1:54 PM EDT

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growing climbing green beans #877064

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