Feb
14
2008
I would like to grow my own food, is organic farming on a roof garden possible? I dont have soil yet?
Cremona Ian asked:
do you have and links to websites?
do you have and links to websites?
This is a go link http://www.verdant.net/food.htm#whyorganic
but they say “Avoid the area next to buildings or fences because of possible contamination of the soil by paint, heavy metals or chemicals.”
Mia
By stephen6388, February 16, 2008 @ 4:39 am
try looking at container planting this is good for small areas and the soil can be changed to the need of the plant
By Joanne A. W, February 17, 2008 @ 11:59 pm
If you are going to use containers such as large pots, you will not have to worry about contamination.
Make sure the roof can stand the weight of wet potting soil.
Read this website on how to grow your veggies:
By kimnyko, February 20, 2008 @ 7:22 am
I recommend using large “stock tanks” to fill with rich soil. You will be able to densly plant in them, they will be loaded with vegetables because the soil will be rich. This is the kind of large metal or poly tub that they use to keep water in for horses.
Yes keeping your soil in containers will help protect from contamination. They are most likely referring to walls of paint (possibly lead-laden) that is chipping from old walls, sheds, and fences, or from the contamination of your produce from wood buildings or fences or decks that were made with “Pressure treated” lumbers, which often contain cyanide or arsenic (these kill things that eat wood, as well as humans!)