{"id":19942,"date":"2022-06-15T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T20:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/?p=19942"},"modified":"2022-06-15T16:01:13","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T20:01:13","slug":"are-grape-leaves-safe-to-eat-in-soil-that-may-have-lead-in-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/gardening\/2022\/06\/15\/are-grape-leaves-safe-to-eat-in-soil-that-may-have-lead-in-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Are grape leaves safe to eat in soil that may have lead in it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Question:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m growing grapes in what I believe is leaded soil.\u00a0 I haven&#8217;t yet tested, but nearby soil is leaded. I&#8217;m aware that the fruits are safe to eat if they are kept free of dirt, but I&#8217;m wondering if the leaves are safe to eat as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Answer:<\/h3>\n<p><em>Vi\u00f1a Lindley, Food Systems &amp; Home Horticulture Professional<\/em><\/p>\n<div>The first thing to do is get the soil tested.\u00a0 If the amount of lead in the soil is at or below 300 ppm you can safely consume the grape leaves.\u00a0 The main cause for concern with leaded soil is consuming parts of the plants that grow below ground or come into direct contact with the soil.\u00a0 As you said, you would want to make sure you wash the leaves and that they are not in contact with contaminated soil.\u00a0 If the lead levels are above 400ppm you would want to avoid consuming any produce grown in that soil.<\/div>\n<p>The standard soil test offered by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/soiltestinglab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umaine.edu\/soiltestinglab\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1655391531855000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3LXdxp7pNduFgVNaU_fWXJ\">Maine soil testing lab\u00a0<\/a>screens for lead.\u00a0 You can pick up a test kit at your local Cooperative Extension office or request one be sent to you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/soiltestinglab\/home\/kit-request\/maine-soil-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umaine.edu\/soiltestinglab\/home\/kit-request\/maine-soil-request\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1655391531855000&amp;usg=AOvVaw19TbnNAdvZLiRGMvm80qHj\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on growing safely in leaded soil\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/lead_safety_for_the_home_gardener\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/lead_safety_for_the_home_gardener&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1655391531855000&amp;usg=AOvVaw12lVsZ6hAoUK3mzK2ygA6c\">this article<\/a>\u00a0from the University of Michigan is helpful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Question: I&#8217;m growing grapes in what I believe is leaded soil.\u00a0 I haven&#8217;t yet tested, but nearby soil is leaded. 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