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      Peps last edited by

      Hi,
      I'm hoping to use aircrete to build vegetable garden beds but I have two concerns off the top of my head. I'm worried about toxins from concrete leaching into the soil. I'm also worried that the porous nature of concrete (and aircrete in particular) might not be the best choice for a constantly wet environment with soil. Has anyone explored using aircrete for food safe production? I wonder if the path to pursue lies in sourcing non toxic concrete (any suggestions?) or in trying to find a completely organic sealant that would not allow leaching, even over time.

      Thank you anyone for your suggestions!
      Peps

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        Jesoyme @Peps last edited by

        @Peps I have the exact same question! Did you ever receive an ansewer?

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          Ignacio- DHOME Workshop Instructor Major Contributor Dome Builder @Peps last edited by

          @Peps
          How about doing a layer of cob on the inside of the #aircrete bed?

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            Tumaini last edited by

            “Honey Do Carpenter” on Youtube made garden beds. I hear he responds well to inquiries. Try putting the question on his comment section for the garden boxes video. You can also see at the “Man About Tools” channel on Youtube where he is building garden forms in his Aircrete garden boxes Part 3.6 video. I trust these will be helpful.

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              Peps @Tumaini last edited by

              @Tumaini
              Hi, thanks for your reply. I'll check them out. I've seen some of their videos online and they seem very clever!

              Thanks,
              Elyssa

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