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RainDog

(28,784 posts)
4. What a strange comment
Sat Jun 7, 2014, 01:41 PM
Jun 2014

Phytoremediation has already been used for toxic sites in places like Japan and Russia. Sunflowers can also be used for this.

The plants that seem to work the best for this have long, hollow stalks. I've never grown cannabis, but I've grown lots of sunflowers.

The hemp is not, then, consumed or used for other purposes.

The sites will, no doubt, be labeled - these are pre-existing industrial sites, and not disturbing the soil does the least to release toxins - but the plant only pulls out toxins down to the level of root growth.

"to clean up industrial sites in the city" jberryhill Jun 2014 #1
What a strange comment RainDog Jun 2014 #4
What I am suggesting jberryhill Jun 2014 #8
Well, they're already talking about it on tv in KY RainDog Jun 2014 #9
"surely only an idiot" jberryhill Jun 2014 #10
"Betting on stupid is almost always a winner." RainDog Jun 2014 #11
I look at it this way jberryhill Jun 2014 #12
Good News, Raindog! Cha Jun 2014 #2
Thank you for following this bill! dixiegrrrrl Jun 2014 #3
We still need to call our Senators to indicate support RainDog Jun 2014 #5
K&R redqueen Jun 2014 #6
It's taking so long because of Reefer Madness RainDog Jun 2014 #7
Both our senators said yes to this! WhiteTara Jun 2014 #13
Kicked and recommended, Tennessee has legalized hemp. Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #14
Great news! RainDog Jun 2014 #15
Done. n/t Uncle Joe Jun 2014 #16
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