I thought this might be of interest.
While I was browsing, I came across this site
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which sells plants that take arsenic from the soil. They are also experimenting with plants to remove such contaminants as lead and uranium. I think it's pretty cool what they are doing.
Initially I found reference to it at
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The downside to this is the minimum order is 30 plants at $4.95 each bringing the minimum order price to a whopping $148.50 plus shipping/handling!
I initially built my raised vegetable garden with treated lumber. I
> know, I know... please save your darts; I am already wounded and
> require no additional flogging. I read multiple sources that said it
> was okay, but in retrospect the only ones I recall that okayed it were
> the government and the companies that produce treated lumber.
> Everyone else says it's not worth the risk (or much harsher things). >
> So, that said, my garden has been around about two years. I'm going
> to replace the wood borders this weekend (if anyone has a
> cost-effective alternative, I'm all ears -- I like the pastic lumber
> but can't find anyone that sells it in the Dallas-Fort Worth area),
> but my next question is regarding the soil. Is it tainted, or can it
> be salvaged? It's good stuff, too.
>
> A local expert here says its possible to 'detox' the soil with
> something called NORIT (also mentions something called zeolite), but I > don't know: >
> 1. What that is
> 2. Where to get it
> 3. Will that really work, or should I toss the soil along the border
> and start anew?
>
> Also, depending on the cost, it may actually be more cost effective to
> remove the [potentially] tainted soil and start anew.
>
> I'm really bummed. I've been eating these vegetables for two years... > > Thanks,
> Chris