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Aluminium posts

John GibsonJohn Gibson Posts: 2
in Problem solving

Hello everyone,
For my veg patch I have just constructed a windbreak and cage from teh pieces of a disassembled greenhouse.
Does anyone know if these will be broken down in the soil and then absorbed by the food crops?

Are there any products sold in garden centres that have aluminium posts that go into the soil close to food plants?

Any response would be appreciated.
Many Thanks,

John

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  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    Basically no. Aluminium doesn't corrode.  

  • Singing GardenerSinging Gardener Posts: 1,237

    I have vegetable cages made from aluminium poles and connectors from Harrod Horticultural. I've had them for years and they don't corrode.

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    Not convinced there is any danger from cooking pans either. Well, certainly not in comparison with all the other chemicals we are daily assaulted with.
  • barry islandbarry island Posts: 1,846

    There are more pathogens in the soil and compost it's a wonder man has survived for so long.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    I believe the theory re aluminium pans and Alzheimer's has been discounted image


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





  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    It depends how many aluminium pans you eat Dove.

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Don't think my fillings could cope with them Dave image


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





  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    Some years ago there was a big scare about aluminium pans and causing dementia, proven to not be the case so doubt any problems in the soil image

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190

    Scares come and scares go!

    They are usually on the news when they want to distract us from some more serious issues.

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • John GibsonJohn Gibson Posts: 2

    Thank you everyone for your thoughts!

    I guess if gardening posts are made with it then it must be ok...
    Thanks again,

    J

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