Is growing vegetables in foam boxes poisonous?

Is it poisonous?

Foam box is a kind of container that many people like to grow vegetables, because it is light in material, it is convenient to move holes and so on, but many people are confused and worried that it will be toxic and harmful to health when used to grow vegetables. In fact, as a material like foam itself, there is no toxin, as long as it is not eaten directly and not heated, it will not be released, so we have no problem growing vegetables in it.

However, with the lengthening of the outdoor time and planting time of the foam box, some external factors will change the external materials of the foam box, such as sunlight, fengshui, air pollution and so on, so some bad substances may be released inside. In addition, the soil we put into the foam box during planting, as well as some fertilizers, some substances and chemical components in the foam box may have a certain reaction with the plastic, foam and other substances in the foam box, releasing harmful substances. It is not recommended to use it for a long time.

Second, how to avoid

When using foam boxes to grow vegetables, do not choose boxes made of inferior pollutants, and do not recommend long-term recycling, especially those outside in the sun on the balcony, should be replaced in time. If there are conditions, it is recommended to buy a special vegetable planting box, it in drainage and water conservation and other aspects will be better, the safety is relatively high.