Safety Of Railroad Ties For Food Crops.

Question

I will be reusing some old garden beds that my father built 40-50 years ago. They are defined by railroad ties. Is it safe to plant vegetables in those beds or will the creosote in the railroad ties still be a contaminate? I will be replacing any dirt left in the beds.

Answer 1

The article below says it is best just to replace the railroad ties. I read recently the new railroad ties today aren't toxic.

Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/are-railroad-ties-safe.htm