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Q.Can Pine Cones Be Used As Fillers In Bottom Of Bed Or Pot?

Zone 54635 | Anonymous added on March 10, 2025 | Answered

Would they be toxic to vegetables?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on March 13, 2025

Yes, you can use them for fillers in your flower pots.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/pot-filler-materials.htm

I can't find any research that says to use them in a vegetable raised bed, however. If you have a compost pile, they can be added to it or they make good mulch.

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