Expert Council Q&A for 4-11-24 – Epi-3478
The Survival Podcast
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Preventing Lead Uptake in Plants through Soil Buffering
The chapter discusses concerns about lead and heavy metals in off road wash, highlighting the factors that make lead problematic and its water-solubility affecting plant uptake. It explains organic gardening techniques to buffer soils against low pH levels and prevent residual lead uptake, emphasizing the use of compost and mulch. The conversation also covers the use of newspaper mulch in gardening, addressing concerns about heavy metals in inks and offering advice on plant absorption of cadmium.
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