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Rebar question

Posted by lilsprout Z5 mi (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 15, 14 at 21:48

I'm caging my tomatoes with rebar to support.

My question is...I see some rust on rebar. Will this harm my plants?

Thanks!


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RE: Rebar question

  • Posted by digdirt 6b-7a North AR (My Page) on
    Sun, Jun 15, 14 at 22:18

No. Rust (iron oxide) is a normal component of soil and even a nutrient in a way.

Dave


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RE: Rebar question

Great to hear, thanks Dave!


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