Can you plant a garden where dogs used for their waste?

sjchubjo: Can you plant a garden where dogs used for their waste?
I’m thinking about planting a small garden in my back yard, however the entire back yard has been accessible to our dogs for years therefore, I’m sure they have pooped and pee’ed pretty much everywhere over the many years. We do pick up the poop, but I was wondering if the ground would not be safe to plant in. Would any vegetables produced be unsafe to eat?

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Answer by m c
The question is would anything grow? You should take a sample of you dirt to your local extention office for testing. To see if its too acid to grow any thing.. depending on how long ago the animals used it for waste it may be too “hot” …givin time the amonia will break down into a rich fetilizer…

Answer by chiquita632000
I wouldn’t worry about it… They suggest that you don’t put dog waste in compost piles because many dogs carry worms that could be harmful to people. The heat of the compost pile could promote the growth of said worms.

Back to the veggie garden… Plant away!!! You don’t know what else has pooped and peed in that section of your lot! squirrels, rabbits, moles, earthworms, etc… I would personally be more worried about lawn pesticides and fertilizer (the chemical kind, lol)

Oh, if you are worried about the pee affecting the soil pH, just test it.. you can buy a kit for like 10 bucks

happy gardening!

Answer by Lish
My mom always puts here dog waste in her gardens. She has a beautiful garden. Hey people put cow manure in there flower and vegetable to make them grow better. As dog pee it is all dried up. Once you plant I would keep them out.

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