Safe to compost weeds and non-organic food from grocery - Herb Gardening - Garden Design and Gardening Tips Support Discussion - Plant & Gardening Support Forums
I love to compost, but with all the news about chemicals and pesticides and my awareness of the water run off from our street to our yard, I am worried our compost is not as "clean" and wonderful as I think. Is it safe to compost fruits and veggies from the grocery store that are not organic? I would like to avoid any pesticides if possible!!! Thanks as always.
Jeve, you ask a very interesting question. I've read this question from others and I really don't know the answer. I'm sure some chemist or botanist would. I would think that the process of washing the veggies that haven't been grown organically and then composting them would make them safe to eat. The runoff from the street would give me concern due to the petroleum waste from cars.
You could have your soil and/or compost tested for chemicals and metals. Contact your local extension service if you are in the US.
