Storing soil in Rubbermaid-type containers killed my plants!!!

[el Dream Reader]

I cooked a soil mix all winter stored in 10 year old sterlite containers in my greenhouse and used the soil in my garden plot this year, no problem. I'd say it was bad bacteria and fungi (probably fusarium) colonizing in the op's soil, as said already.

 

[Iron_Lion]

I keep mine in rubbermaid bins for months at a time no probs, but i think i washed mine first. if that makes a difference.

 

[Iron_Lion]

These are NOT food-safe and outgass/leach toxic chems into the soil. I've been plagued by mysterious die-offs for years, could not figure out what it was.
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grower error?

 

[grapeman]

No issues using them either.

 

[Dignan]

Me neither.

 

[joe fresh]

wheres the OP??

 

[jaykush]

doing this lol

 

[bugler]

FYI, white rubbermaid products are in fact food grade material.
all clear/ish sterilite products are food grade.

white rubbermaid trashcans and clear sterilite are used for relatively sensitive fermentations on a regular basis, no problems and probably more sensitive than relatively forgiving dirt.

 

[CannaExists]

I've spent the last 40 years of my life living in a Rubbermaid tote. I turned out alright.

 

[VerdantGreen]

the two things in this world that you can really rely on are rubbermaids and duct tape

i'd be interested to hear how the OP came to his conclusions

VG

 

[Trichgnomes]

doing this lol

Exactly.
This makes me wonder how different the composition of plastics is among rubbermaids, nursery pots, and hardware store 5 gallon buckets. I have personally, and seen others grow/ store soil in all of these types of containers with no problems.

 

[supermanlives]

been using my tub for 2 years no probs

 

[Tactical Farmer]

NNOOOOOOOOOOOO........

DAMIT...

 

[Don Dump]

I have been mixing soil and growing in them for years. no problems

 

[headband 707]

Well first I would read this then I would make up my mind lol..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A

 

[Captain Ginyu]

Something else might have been a factor here. When soil is in an airtight container, or water sitting in it without draining out, there could be an explosion of bacteria. Some types of bacteria can be harmful to a plant's roots.

 

[headband 707]

Something else might have been a factor here. When soil is in an airtight container, or water sitting in it without draining out, there could be an explosion of bacteria. Some types of bacteria can be harmful to a plant's roots.

I think the thing that also may be harmful here is the plastic being exposed to lights that heat up hence heating up the plastic which of-course would be a bad idea overall . peace out Headband707

 

[ZZTops]

Damn...

I use NGW Hose & Rubbermaid Tubs in my grow, just don't tell the plants...

I think it's more likely you got some bad fungus growing in there...

All the plastics we use from the Panda Plastic down to the RubberMaids "out Gas" especially under ex-stream heat conditions of a grow. Your best defense is Good Ventalation, your plants will love the fresh air...

 

[DARC MIND]

Well first I would read this then I would make up my mind lol..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A

might also want to check out this
Rubbermaid Provides a Helpful List of BPA Free Products
&
understanding plastic recycling codes
safer plastic containers
-----------------------------------------------------
Plants in Plastic
Which Plastics Are Safe to Use as Containers to Grow Food?
seems like u want avoid using #3, #6, and #7

 

[headband 707]

might also want to check out this
Rubbermaid Provides a Helpful List of BPA Free Products
&
understanding plastic recycling codes
safer plastic containers
-----------------------------------------------------
Plants in Plastic
Which Plastics Are Safe to Use as Containers to Grow Food?
seems like u want avoid using #3, #6, and #7

Yeah that is good to know .. I don't know if I trust Rubbermaid lol but yeah that is good..
I think ideally you would want to grow your cannabis in ceramic or terracotta ,, Unfortunately those things are heavy and hard to move etc. I agree with the person that says it's not the greatest idea but it works.. peace out Headband707