Question from Linda
Hi Debra. I want to use a floating row cover for my garden next year. This is a description of it from care2.com
Using a physical barrier like a floating row cover will prevent insect pests from reaching your plants and chewing them or laying their eggs on them. Floating row cover is a fabric made of spun polypropelene fibres. The fabric itself is very lightweight and will sit on top of your plants without causing any damage. The fabric allows both light and water to penetrate it but prevents even the smallest insects like flea beetles from getting to your plants.
The fabric is sold at most garden centers under many names like Reemay, Agrofabric and Agribon and comes in a variety of different weights.
My question is, will any toxins leach from this fabric into my garden, since this is obviously not a “natural” fabric. Thank you!
Debra’s Answer
Polyproylene is not toxic. It is used for many food containers. It is commonly recycled, (look for the number “5” recycling symbol.
