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  1. 03-23-2008, 06:59 PM #1
    nicols00
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    i planted Sweet Basil on soil that had been treated with anti-termite chemicals (poisonous).

    are the basil leaves safe to eat? or how long should I wait before i can be sure theyre safe to eat?

    thanks!!
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  2. 03-23-2008, 10:09 PM #2
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    Hi Nichols,

    It would be best to know just what was applied to the soil, but I wouldn't eat any of the leaves.* Many chemicals stay in the soil for months or even years.

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  3. 03-24-2008, 09:18 PM #3
    backyardgardener
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    [align=left]Sorry to hear you had your soil tampered with.* Yes, please don't eat from your soil with possible poision added.[/align]
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  4. 08-13-2009, 06:49 AM #4
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    NO Because the pestecides kills the neturints in the herbs.
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  5. 08-13-2009, 06:50 AM #5
    wallance
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    Sorry for Neutrients
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