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Re: Leaching conrete

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>Margaret L wrote:
>"Concrete leaches lime that is very alkaline into nearby soil.  That was my
>point.  Margaret L"
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>...I am wondering if you know if large rocks used for a rock wall have any
>of the same effect?  I have a 75 foot long tiered garden that is bordered
>with large rock.  They were not cemented together, but i have noticed that
>certain vegtables that I've tried to grown in this space don't seem to do as
>well as when they are planted in other beds.
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>Thanks,
>
>Tristan
>Renton, Wa
I wouldn't think rocks would leach lime. Has the soil been treated with 
anything?  Maybe you ought to rent a geiger counter and check those rocks. 
;-)))  Margaret L


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