Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Today we're doing to discuss top five crops you may want to grow yourself from the "Dirty Dozen" list. The "Dirty Dozen" are (non-organic) grocery store items which have high pesticide residues even after washing, making them risky for consumption from conventional farming. Growing these items yourself lets you take control of your own food safety. The first crop highlighted is strawberries, followed by spinach and peppers, all of which are commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. Strawberries, for instance, contain pesticides like carandasm and bifenthrin, which are linked to hormonal disruption and cancer. Spinach, despite its health benefits, contains pesticides like permethrin, associated with ADHD in children. Other crops like green beans, apples, nectarines, pears, grapes, and blueberries are also mentioned as part of the Dirty Dozen, emphasizing the importance of growing them organically or sourcing them from reliable sources to minimize pesticide exposure. EWG Website is linked below if you want to learn more:
ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php
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Today we're doing to discuss top five crops you may want to grow yourself from the "Dirty Dozen" list. The "Dirty Dozen" are (non-organic) grocery store items which have high pesticide residues even after washing, making them risky for consumption from conventional farming. Growing these items yourself lets you take control of your own food safety. The first crop highlighted is strawberries, followed by spinach and peppers, all of which are commonly consumed fruits and vegetables. Strawberries, for instance, contain pesticides like carandasm and bifenthrin, which are linked to hormonal disruption and cancer. Spinach, despite its health benefits, contains pesticides like permethrin, associated with ADHD in children. Other crops like green beans, apples, nectarines, pears, grapes, and blueberries are also mentioned as part of the Dirty Dozen, emphasizing the importance of growing them organically or sourcing them from reliable sources to minimize pesticide exposure. EWG Website is linked below if you want to learn more:
ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
ewg.org/foodnews/summary.php
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👕 Shop Our Merch: bonfire.com/store/1870smerch
🌻 HOSS Garden Tools & Seeds: shrsl.com/33ehp (Promo Code SHOP1870 for free seeds!)
🌱MIGardener: migardener.com/1870
🌺 GREENSTALK Vertical Planter: greenstalkgarden.com/?rstr=SHOP1870 (Promo Code SHOP1870 for $10 off!)
🥫 FORJARS Canning Lids: forjars.co/?sca_ref=1911228.45BY9FFxdg (Promo Code SHOP1870 to get 10% off)
🍃 HARVEST Right Freeze Dryers: affiliates.harvestright.com/1182.html
🔦 OLIGHT Flashlights: bit.ly/3z6daku (Promo Code SHOP1870 for 10% off!)
🛒 Our Favorite AMAZON Finds: amzn.to/3ihSgZP
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Mailing Address:
That 1870's Homestead
P.O. Box 179
Newport, MI 48166
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✅ Connect with Us 🐐
YouTube: youtube.com/@1870s
Facebook: facebook.com/1870sHomestead
Instagram: instagram.com/that_1870s_homestead
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Pinterest: pinterest.com/that1870s
EMAIL: that1870shomestead@gmail.com
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Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links - at no additional cost to you. We will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase, after clicking through the links. ♥ Todd & Rachel
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