Lead in the Home Garden and Urban Soil Environment |
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September 11, 2019 |
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This 4-page folder discusses the risks of gardening in lead-contaminated soils, including the sources of lead contamination, the likelihood that vegetables and fruits will take up soil lead, removing external lead from produce, ways to minimize absorption by food plants, Minnesota's residential bare soil standards, soil tests for lead, and ways to remedy lead-contaminated soils. For gardeners, homeowners, and public officials.
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Author: |
Carl J. Rosen and Robert C. Munter |
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Length in pages or time: |
4 pages |
Fee?: |
1 |
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Order information or contact: |
MES Distr Ctr (order@dc.extension.umn.edu, fax 612/625-6281). Credit cards: 800/876-8636, 612/624-4900. |
Link: |
http://www.extension.umn.edu/Documents/D/G/DG2543.html |
MAEE Partner |
University of Minnesota Extension
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Lead in the Home Garden and Urban Soil Environment
Posted: September 11, 2019 by MAEE Administration
Category: University of Minnesota Extension
This 4-page folder discusses the risks of gardening in lead-contaminated soils, including the sources of lead contamination, the likelihood that vegetables and fruits will take up soil lead, removing external lead from produce, ways to minimize absorption by food plants, Minnesota's residential bare soil standards, soil tests for lead, and ways to remedy lead-contaminated soils. For gardeners, homeowners, and public officials.