Maria Recchia

Here is what I have found out so far.  It is ammonia based fertilizer mixed with water and some proprietary chemicals that make it sticky. It is recommended that you not eat any fruits or vegetables that have been sprayed.  I also read that it concentrates nitrites in the soil and that you shouldn't eat any brassica plants as they accumulate these nitrites.  But I don't know how long this is a problem for.  Can't find any info on eating mushrooms from burned forests that were sprayed.  Anyone know something more?  Thanks

Hi,

We just had a big forest fire and they used lots and lots of fire retardants - the red stuff dropped from planes. We are just planting our gardens now.  Should we plant our gardens or will the vegi's be toxic?  What about foraging for wild mushrooms in the burn area? Is it safe to eat?  Some gardens were doused with it but others are just near by.  Does it travel in the smoke and ash? Anybody know?  Thanks very much, Maria in New Brunswick Canada