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Foxglove and vegs

FedeRFedeR Posts: 1
in Problem solving
I have moved to a house where foxglove has been grown everywhere in the garden. I'm planning to put raised beds for vegs, but as some seeds of foxglove spread when removing it I was wondering if it will be safe to just build the raised beds on the lawn and put new soil on top or if there's a risk that possible foxglove seeds will germinate underneath and "contaminate" the edible plants I'll be growing. Any suggestions on how to proceed? Thanks

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  • SkandiSkandi Posts: 1,723
    Foxgloves (or any other plant) can't contaminate anything in that way. Its quite safe to grow right next to something you want to eat.
    I would only be careful if I intended to grow small salad leaves and it would be possible to mistake a baby foxglove for a lettuce leaf.


  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Foxgloves grow all over my garden too, including in the veg patch … they’re not a problem … just don’t eat them (they’re pretty easily identifiable). 

    Remember they’re not as toxic as rhubarb leaves and the fruits of potatoes. 😊 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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