Gardening

Baitball Blogger

(50,806 posts) Sat Apr 25, 2020, 04:13 PM Apr 2020

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I know I've researched this before and found an answer I could live with because I've painted a few containers already that I'm using to grow edibles -- Mostly leafy edibles. But then I came across a gardening video that confused me. Basically the garden expert did not recommend plastic containers at all for growing food.

So here is what I have discovered to ease my own mind:

1) Plastic containers with recyclable numbers: 1, 2, 4 and 5 are okay to use. 3, 6 and 7 are not.

2) Acrylic paint is safe to use.

Now, the question: What sealer for the acrylic paint is a safe one? If I do a paint job, I want it to last the elements so I'll go the extra mile.

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Container Gardening question: [View all] Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 OP

Why paint plastic? guillaumeb Apr 2020 #1

It's a personal thing. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #2

Understood. guillaumeb Apr 2020 #4

I've been building sone new raised beds matt819 Apr 2020 #3

way overthinking it. if it holds potting mix and has bottom holes, NRaleighLiberal Apr 2020 #5

I did buy some grow bags and I like them. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #8

Plastic holds too much water Bayard Apr 2020 #6

I live in Florida and where they are, getting the heat of the direc sun, they are always dry. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #9

not at all if you use good quality soil less mix NRaleighLiberal Apr 2020 #11

If you use an exterior acrylic house paint, it won't need a sealer. MoonchildCA Apr 2020 #7

I don't usually paint the inside, but this pot has a lip that falls backwards. Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #10

The paint should be fine as long as it doesn't fall below "ground level." MoonchildCA Apr 2020 #12

Very reassuring. Thank you! Baitball Blogger Apr 2020 #13

On another note, adhesion to plastics in general, can be an issue. MoonchildCA Apr 2020 #14