Is rust (iron oxide) bad for allotment soil?

Question

Hi, my new allotment is bordered entirely by rusting metal doors used as fences. Could anyone tell me, is this likely to be bad for the soil or cause harmful effects to vegetables grown next to them (and then me eating them!)? Many thanks.

Answer 1

no you'll be fine

Answer 2

your veg no problem,

try growing Rhodedrendrons or azelilas

these like acidic soil(Rusty) soil...

less acidic they are blue,,,more acidic they are red

you can of course counteract acidity by digging in bags of lime,,,,and get PH tester to make sure your plants have the right growing conditions