Vegetable Gardening Over a Septic Drainfield

Safe Crops and Practices

A properly functioning leach field poses minimal pathogen risk. Recommended:

• Tall crops: okra, corn (no soil contact).
• Trellised: tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, peas.
• Wash all harvest thoroughly.
• Avoid root crops and leafy greens.

If concerned, grow in large raised containers above the field.

Reference: Planting on Septic Drainfields.