Raised Bed construction,,need advice on wood

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kensgirl77 Greenbrier, TN Oct 21, 2020

other than cedar or redwood, what is the best wood to make a raised bed garden out of? I do not want to use pressure treated wood since it can leach chemicals into the bed and I have found an eco friendly sealer for wood, but I'm not certain the best wood to use for a bed. I need some advice on a good wood to use for bed construction

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kittriana Magnolia, TX(Zone 9a) Oct 21, 2020

You want to find a wood that isn't allelopathic. I did use pressure treated reclaimed wood- but none of it touches the dirt as I have zinc treated panels on the inside. The wood is also stained and poly sealed.
You are thinking of a solid wood panel? If it isn't lined with sheet plastic the wood will rot no matter what you use. Especially if they are deeper than 24". You will be using a good bit of water in them.

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