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HDPE Lumber for Raised Beds. #308082

Asked March 19, 2016, 7:43 PM EDT

Is HDPE lumber safe for raised beds? Will it leach into food?
Brands such as Azek or Bearboard.
I am looking for a product that will last longer than 2x6 cedar.

San Juan County Washington

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HDPE lumber is stable and will not not release hazardous materials into the ground. It is completely safe for construction of raised beds.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 21, 2016, 11:05 AM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

HDPE Lumber for Raised Beds. #308082

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