Non-Organic Bell Peppers

[Frumpydumple]

Are they safe if they're washed?

 

[RavensGryf]

I should probably go back to organic, but no one's dead here yet so I'd say it's okay. Seriously though, I get concerned about it too, but I just rinse and rub thoroughly with water for a good long enough time. I know there's a vegetable cleaning spray, but I'm not familiar with it and don't know what it's made of.

 

[hacatta]

I also use non organic greens.
It's just not for sale here.
and my garden doesn't give a lot.
I am curious about that spray.

 

[JerseyWendy]

Are they safe if they're washed?

I would think they are perfectly fine, too, if washed thoroughly. I don't often buy strictly organic due to the cost, and all my fids LOVE their bell peppers, especially the red ones.

 

[Kalidasa]

You can use a vinegar water soak for a few mins, then rinse. Peppers aren't usually sprayed directly, and their skin is so slick and non-porous that they're safer then, say, non-organic greens. Peppers, if not organic, are often not sprayed because they're hardy. Sometimes commercial growers spray an anti fungal on the leaves, before the flowers appear. Buy organic when you can, but don't stress out over it. Non-organic greens pose the most threat because they hold so much poison.

 

[hacatta]

Are the other non-organic greens en fruits that bad?
Will vinegar be enough?
Like i said it's not for sale here,i live in a little town.

 

[RavensGryf]

I would think they are perfectly fine, too, if washed thoroughly. I don't often buy strictly organic due to the cost, and all my fids LOVE their bell peppers, especially the red ones.

My Pionus LOVES red bell pepper to!! It's like candy to him. I hear you abut the cost, but I don't need near as much volume as you do with 2 large macs and 2 amazons!