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Sep 19, 2020 11:46 AM CST
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Name: Zoë
Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)
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I've acquired an unfinished fir planter box. I intend to stain the exterior. Can anyone recommend a non-toxic sealant or coating for the interior to help retard rot?

I've seen recommendations for Linseed oil (boiled or raw), various Tung oil products, and about five bio- or plant-based products. I'd like to avoid urethane.

Does anyone have experience with any of these products? Thoughts?
https://gardentabs.com/plant-s...

Thanks for suggestions.

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Nov 11, 2020 10:14 PM CST
(Zone 9b)
Tung oil products will do the job.
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Nov 12, 2020 12:02 AM CST
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Name: Zoë
Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)
Bee Lover Salvias Region: New Mexico Herbs Container Gardener Composter
Cat Lover Butterflies Bookworm Birds Enjoys or suffers hot summers
Thanks.
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Nov 12, 2020 11:34 AM CST
Name: John
Hollywood, FL (Zone 10b)
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I would recommend tung oil. I've had experience with it an it works well for wood planters Smiling
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Mar 18, 2021 10:24 AM CST
Name: UrbanWild
Kentucky (Zone 6b)
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re linseed oil, raw will eventually go rancid and boiled has lots of chemical additives these days. True boiled linseed oil you will almost never see on the shelves anymore and it's insanely expensive.
Always looking for interesting plants for pollinators and food! Bonus points for highly, and pleasantly scented plants.

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