What paint for raised vegetable garden bed?

[TraceyO]

This is a strange request but I am trying to find a low/no VOC external paint. The paint is to be used on raised outdoor vegetable garden beds. Obviously these beds produce food and I want to make sure the paint is not leeching into the soil over time and exposing the produce to unsafe chemicals. Does anyone know which paint would be best please?  Thanks Tracey

[mich1972]

@TraceyO  SENSATIONAL !!!!!!! I can’t wait to see what you are going to grow. Super excited about this. And don’t forget you can grow trailing herbs and vegetables like oregano, thyme, cucumbers, zucchini ect, flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects, they will soften the timber and look more natural. No need to paint them. Very inspiring to Gardeners in the Workshop Community 🌿🌿🐝🐝

[TraceyO]

Oh thats great to know I do not need to line them. A bit less plastic in the world!