CAN I PLANT FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES WHERE A DEAD ROOT OF A BUTTERNUT TREE IS?

Question

I HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY WONT GROW THERE, BUT THE WEEDS SURE LOOK GOOD THANKS

Answer 1

Did the butternut tree die from disease? If so, it would be beneficial to solarize the soil first.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm

If not, you can choose plants that tolerate juglone, the toxin that is released by trees in the walnut family. Plants such as purple coneflower, calendula, sedum, daylilies, and hellebore are among them. Squash, carrots, and beans are among the vegetables that are tolerant.

https://extension.psu.edu/landscaping-and-gardening-around-walnuts-and-other-juglone-producing-plants

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/allelopathic-plants.htm

https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/trees-and-plants/butternut/