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Can I grow vegetables in a plot where Bergenias(Elephants Ears) have been grown?

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I have cleared a patch of Bergenias(Elephants Ears) and now want to grow vegetables there. Will the soil be suitable for vegetables once I have cleared out all the tubers and roots? Will the soil contain poisons from the Elephants Ears.




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As far as I know, it will be fine. The only thing is, Bergenia's usually grown where it's shady - not sure how good too much shade will be for veggies.

15 Jun, 2009

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