Using Plants to Clean Soil + You Should Work on a Farm

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Jesse issues a critical warning: if your soil is seriously contaminated with lead or heavy metals, you must consult an expert, not just plant sunflowers.

Host Farmer Jesse answers three Patreon questions, covering the value of gaining hands-on experience by working on a farm before starting your own, the science and practical cautions of using plants like sunflowers to bioremediate contaminated soil, and resources for mid-sized farms transitioning to ecological practices.

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