BigBill said:I would choose plastic because of price and a multitude of sizes. Check the bottom to see if they are made in the USA. I would think that you would be fine to proceed.
josebaca said:Hey Joey!
I share your concern about the material or chemicals used to make pots, from lead to PCB's to an old dormant disease lingering on an old 'safe' pot. May I suggest an old coffee mug or soup bowl made of ceramic? all you'll need is a high speed drill, a masonry bit and a very, verry light touch, but you could drill drainage holes into it and voila instant (sort of) pots that will look apropo in your kitchen. I did this with a soup mug and basil for my sister and at least according to her she still has it.
Just a thought anyway.
J.R.
WillC said:If you are concerned that there MIGHT be something undesirable in plastic or terra cotta, then you will also have you be concerned with most all potting soils, including those that are labeled organic. And what about your water supply? Has that been tested and certified?
I suggest you get in touch with a commercial grower who has been certified to be organic to find out just what can and cannot be used.
plantmanager said:Peat pots are fine, but when you pot them up, tear off the peat pot. I've found the plant roots never go through the peat pots. They stay inside and get root bound.
joannakat said:
Thanks Bill, but we still don't know what's in the plastic, and what can leach out into your food. Great concern with all plastic sources, even the USA, of endocrine disruptors. I do want to stay away from plastic where food is concerned.
RpR said:
If you can find them , get used ones, they are done leaching if they ever did.
greene said:Oooh, that just reminded me of something. There is such a thing as a 'poo pot' - instead of using peat moss or coir, the pots are made from cow manure.