Question regarding choice of planter.

[Baitball Blogger]

I opted for an aluminum raised planter because my aluminum tools hold up better in Florida than galvanized steel, and then I realized I made one critical mistake. I plan to put this near the pool and chlorine and aluminum don't play nice together. The answer is a sealer. What sealer would you all recommend that is safe to use for edible gardening purposes?

Thanks in advance.

Oh, I prefer a clear sealer.

[2naSalit]

1. Wood.

In a damp place like that wood is probably a good barrier, something without a lot of chemicals in it. Around here there's often scrap wood somewhere. Avoid sappy pines as those emit acids-? that prohibit growth of other plants so go with something else. Or, if you have to use pine, use straw inside of that. Maybe straw could work?

[Baitball Blogger]

2. You mean wood as a planter?

Wood rots and we also want to keep termites far away from the house.

[2naSalit]

3. Well...

I meant to line the box with it but termites being a thing there, maybe straw so that there is less problem with soil contact with the metal. That's what I was thinking about,

I used straw for all kinds of utilitarian purposes in the garden last year and I was hppy with the results. It works as insulation and coverage for weed control, cover seedbeds for warmth while germinating, that sort of thing.

You'll figure it out.

[Baitball Blogger]

4. Oh, okay!

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Keepthesoulalive]

5. You could put plastic or wood feet underneath,

If it is not an open planter.I would be careful with sealing, the hot sun can breakdown chemicals. Sam’s sells some really large planters in different colors for about $25.00.

[Baitball Blogger]

6. Thank you!