I would think so, but you'll need a bigger container and it could get top heavy as the tree grows. Susy had a small lemon tree she had in one of these, but it didn't make it through the winter in Georgia.
@edua9994 күн бұрын
@@SoilMatesofGeorgia Thanks for the anwer! 'm planing on stacking two garage totes to make a container for a citrus tree, i'll cut the bottom of one, then put that one on top fliped down so they fit nicer, i Will use some tools and silicon, it Will have more root space and weight so the tree wont fall as easily. Hope it works!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia4 күн бұрын
@@edua999 Sounds like a good plan! - Alex
@LinneaDolfsmomАй бұрын
I have watched soooo many videos about composting and this is by far the best with the most complete information. Thank you!
@SoilMatesofGeorgiaАй бұрын
That's so nice of you. Thank you!
@heathergirgenti1721Ай бұрын
😊 Thank you
@Armandot6Ай бұрын
How do you know when its out of water?
@SoilMatesofGeorgiaАй бұрын
It doesn’t need to be empty before you refill it. So, we usually top it off every other day. When it’s over 90 degrees and sunny, you’ll see it takes longer to refill. You can’t overwater it if you’re just refilling the reservoir
@Armandot6Ай бұрын
@@SoilMatesofGeorgia Thanks for the fast reply!
@Jenniferweiser-nh6vj2 ай бұрын
I’m so excited to try this! Does this work with seeds and young plants with short roots or do you need to wait and plant them when they are bigger? I guess I’m wondering if the water will wick all the way up to the top of the container.
@SoilMatesofGeorgia2 ай бұрын
I didn't do it this year, but I've had success planting seeds for cucumbers, mustard greens, cantaloupe, and watermelon in these containers. I don't think it'd be bad to water some on the top in the first couple of weeks as long as you can do it in the first half of the day. I try not to water later in the day because the surface doesn't dry out enough before nighttime and I believe in encourages mold. If you are only watering through the tube, it is probably worth refilling it every day on hot days.
@Jenniferweiser-nh6vj2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@keikairin20382 ай бұрын
How do you handle drainage though? Did you have to drill holes in the bottom?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia2 ай бұрын
For this one, we put holes on the bottom. We have another style where there is just a single hole on the side. You can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH6tZpVnh5Zsa6c. Putting them on top of bricks is an easy way to elevate them some if you're going to put holes in the bottom. The totes are pretty heavy when filled with soil and water.
@RD-zw5yd3 ай бұрын
does it take out the rhizomes of bermuda grass?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia3 ай бұрын
It doesn’t get too deep like a real tiller would, so I’d guess it would only take out shallow rhizomes at best. I didn’t have any Bermuda in the areas I was working it.
@monikapotocki88513 ай бұрын
How long does it take for the pH to change after sprinkling the stuff on the soil?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia3 ай бұрын
The package says reapply every 60 days until the desired pH is reached. I think you start seeing a difference in under a month, but it'll continue for another month before peaking.
@groovee633 ай бұрын
Awesome to keep these vines of the family alive... This is priceless!!! Best wishes!!!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia3 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg!
@MrVirtuosobg3 ай бұрын
This is my first growing season with a compost tumbler. Do you keep yours in a sunny location to help with the breakdown? How long does it take for you to get usable compost? Do you have to dilute the compost tea you collect?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia3 ай бұрын
Yes, ours is in a sunny location, just because it's a convenient place. It really varies on the time it takes depending on how balanced I have the mix and what season it is. It breaks down a lot faster when its warm, but what I put in during the summer isn't ready until the fall. I don't dilute the compost tea, but it's fairly diluted already from rain running through it and around it into my collection tin. Good luck with your first growing season!
@eN-pl4vk4 ай бұрын
When you speak, I can barely hear you, so I turn the volume all the way up. Then I get blasted with loud honky tonk! What's up with that?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia3 ай бұрын
Seems like poor editing as we cement our amateur status on KZbin. We have a better mic set-up now, but don't know when we'll get around to making more videos.
@StephStruble4 ай бұрын
You didnt say how long you cut your wicking tube?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia4 ай бұрын
It's just a few inches. Enough to reach the bottom of the container and enough to leave an inch or so above the false bottom. It just needs enough to wick the water into the soil without falling out.
@StephStruble4 ай бұрын
This is one of the best ones yet and i watched a bunch of videos on this subject. New subscriber!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia4 ай бұрын
Thanks Steph!
@loubecnel99544 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your videos. Please know that I am praying for Suzie's Mother and also for you as you go through another back surgery. (I have had 7 back surgeries and have had four titanium rods and fourteen screws holding me together for the past 24 years.)
@SoilMatesofGeorgia4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Wow, 7 back surgeries is a ton. I've had four now, but I'm so much better now. I just ran my first 50-mile race. Returning to running and regular stretching did wonders for my back pain. I'll still get an occasional bad spasm, but I'm OK within a few days or up to two weeks if it is really bad.
@MelAtlNP4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for showing the entire process! I finally understand exactly how it works!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MelAtlNP4 ай бұрын
Excellent tips for keeping slugs and mosquitoes out!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia4 ай бұрын
Thanks Mel!
@MelAtlNP4 ай бұрын
@@SoilMatesofGeorgia 🙂🙂🙂Thank You!
@jamesandgracekidsshow6 ай бұрын
What size is the tumbler?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia6 ай бұрын
It’s 37 gallons
@iamshredder35876 ай бұрын
8:56 - haha yeah, they say in the big commercial scale composting places the little non-biodegradeable labels they put on fruit and veg is the number one cause of contamination in their compost and biggest frustration. Thanks bro.
@SoilMatesofGeorgia6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’ve learned that lesson a few times, but I’ve been good lately. I’ll bet those big places gets tons of them
@feliciad.hutchins45077 ай бұрын
I didn’t know any better I went to wal mart and bought worms tadow😂😂😂
@nikkernacker17 ай бұрын
Home state KZbinrs! I’m immediately subscribing! Go DAWGS!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Always good to have another home state follower. Go Dawgs!
@dr.greenthumb65357 ай бұрын
Tomatoes love 6-6.5! 7 and above with cause phosphorus lockout and u will struggle to produce anything, even viable seed. Good luck
@adamhuffman33549 ай бұрын
I love muscadine, especially when the grapes begin to wither on the vine. The taste is full bodied!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia9 ай бұрын
Definitely! We love them.
@kevinhipps12369 ай бұрын
I can never find a plastic grade symbol on those containers so i dont use them. What is the number of plastic for those?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia9 ай бұрын
This is from the Home Depot site: "The black base is made with recycled Polypropylene and the yellow lid is virgin Polypropylene. Polypropylene resin is used in various food container and food storage. However, this storage tote in not NSF or ANSI certified."
@Andrea-gs6zh10 ай бұрын
Is it good to use manure? What type is best? Or old potting dirt? Sorry newbie here!! Lol
@SoilMatesofGeorgia10 ай бұрын
We put some old dry cow manure in ours a couple of times. I don't think it is necessary, but I think it adds more good food for the plants. Most of what we use is from the kitchen or yard, like leaves and grass clippings if you don't use herbicide or pesticide on your lawn.
@Jim1229195811 ай бұрын
Thank you for the informative and video detailed review. Good job sir.
@SoilMatesofGeorgia10 ай бұрын
You’re welcome Jim. Thanks for watching
@cassienolan4553 Жыл бұрын
I have a bunch of clear storage containers maybe if I paint I can use them as planters !
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Good luck! We’ve been happy with our container garden
@joeshmoe7789 Жыл бұрын
So much water draining indicates you have too much water and your compost is probably aerobic. You need to cut back on the water you add and leave the lid open to help the compost dry out. Close the lid, spin or mix it and open the lid. Your compost should be damp like a moist sponge. Your compost probably smells. When you leave the lid open, bury any foods like meat scraps so animals don't smell it. You should only get drips and drops of water, if any, and no accumulation. No worries if you take it all out. Compost starters are over rated and decomposition will start quickly. Your peppers started in the refrigerator!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It doesn’t smell, but I can see a difference this year using less water than I used to, mainly because it’s in a different place, not because I meant to make a change.
@Richard-zx5te Жыл бұрын
You just helped a rookie from overthinking a rather basic process. Thanks
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck Richard!
@fckdusty Жыл бұрын
Great video! How’d the grass turn out?? I looked but didn’t see a follow up video- I’m invested 😂
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dustin! The grass came in nicely, but the weeds returned too. I ended up not creating a follow-up and I've sold the house and moved since then. If I had stayed there and treated it with a weed killer, it probably would have looked good.
@imaspacewoman Жыл бұрын
So you why exactly doesn't the soil wash out of the wicking tube into the bottom chamber over time?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia4 ай бұрын
Sorry I didn't see this comment before. I think it doesn't wash out because it's not getting running water over it. It's packed fairly firm and only has a small notch to allow water in. That seems to keep it in place. Mine have stayed in place for a few years now, even with moving them around.
@lyricalgamester797 Жыл бұрын
No **** but you don’t made a damn ******* video
@lyricalgamester797 Жыл бұрын
Are you sure you didn’t **** up this video like no **** in 1K but you don’t run anymore vids like what a ****ing shame
@candacepellicci5041 Жыл бұрын
Hi!! I know I’m late 😅 do you think I could do four of these stick talk poles in middle of flowers to use to hang string lights and a shade thingy lol idk the name of it.. Anyways love this idea as it is really renter friendly tfs ❤❤❤
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Using poles to hang lights seems like it work to me
@Tuco9684 Жыл бұрын
The liquid is called Compost Leachate. There is a difference between leachate and tea and how it should be used. People should search the internet on how to use this brown liquid. I’ve only dumped it on my lawn after diluting it with water.
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Cool! Thanks for the info. I use it diluted too and pour it into my planters.
@leliladurnford382 Жыл бұрын
thank you for your thorough demonstration on how to use this tumbler. I now understand how to use it. Very good explanation
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for the positive feedback Lelila!
@katieshaffer123 Жыл бұрын
Can you use tea bags in too?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t put the nylon bags in there, but the leaves are fine.
@N0bull Жыл бұрын
I would not trust that thing to accurately read still ph.
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
I don’t expect it to be completely accurate, but it helps point me in the right direction. Even using acidifier is an estimate for the amount needed for each container
@judyl.761 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could use that on established grass before you throw some overseeding.
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
I think if you run it lightly over, it could be good, but I wouldn't want to mess up the grass that's already growing. I usually do fine just spreading the seed and watering it in if the lawn is established.
@joeabs4844 Жыл бұрын
Are these food grade plastic containers Sir? Great idea..
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Sorry I missed this comment earlier. I don't think they are food grade. We started mixing in some containers from our farm that held feed for the cattle. I know those are food grade and we'll start phasing out these black ones.
@heatherem5690 Жыл бұрын
“Took me two beers to assemble it If it took six beers Id say leave it” 😂❤
@FullStrengthBeer Жыл бұрын
Just hire a Lawn Scarifier/Dethatcher
@romoloalbuquerque7294 Жыл бұрын
I wish you all well, it's not easy to manage a chronic illness. Have you stopped trading or stopped posting on the trader's journal every since this new challenge has presented itself in your personal life.. ?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Hey Romolo. That’s part of the reason I stopped posting on My Trader’s Journal. I’m still trading, but haven’t taken the time to post. I also hurt my right hand and have a hard time typing more than a few sentences without major effort. I had to prioritize work over blogging.
@Think-dont-believe Жыл бұрын
Came for the self wicking tub.. joined for the humanity and class…
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We’ll start getting some new videos up this spring.
@amberness84 Жыл бұрын
Do you drill holes in the bottom?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Yes, but we've found it's better to put a bigger hole on the side with a short PVC pipe and a false bottom. It takes more work to set up, but the soil drains better. This works too, but needs to be on bricks or something so it can drain better.
@Sunny14136 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this helpful video on compost tumbling! Quick question: Do you find that the compost tea in the open container below the tumbler attracts vermin, rodents, etc.? I just want to be prepared!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
I didn’t notice any change. I try to make a point to use it when I see my container catching the tea gets full, which can be often if you add water from the hose and not just wait on the rain. Good luck!
@Sunny14136 Жыл бұрын
@@SoilMatesofGeorgia That makes sense! Thanks for your reply.
@DatboiTamale-25 Жыл бұрын
2 beers sounds good to me! I will be getting one today!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Good luck with it!
@compticny3138 Жыл бұрын
I picked up a blender at a garage sale after the DW ask if I was using her blender. The shells go into the compost pile or directly into soil mixes.
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
We've done it both ways, but I like to put them in the compost since they break down quicker that way.
@sandreawhite7534 Жыл бұрын
I loved your video. Two beer assembly. LOL. I have a question. Animals/snakes/critters can’t get in. I can handle that. What I can’t handle are roaches. How badly do these attract roaches. I know it gets too hot for worms however can I add Diatomaceous Earth to keep the creepy crawlers down? Or will it kill the microbes?
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
I wish I had an answer for you. Maybe try adding more browns and see if it breaks down faster. I hate roaches too, but didn’t have a bad problem with them, but I don’t know what I did differently
@brich2929 Жыл бұрын
Getti g that orange piece off and then back on was tough!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
Definitely! It’s crazy hard to align it right and get it in place
@centavo71 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, super helpful video. Just got my tumbler today. Unfortunately I'm in a pretty cold climate so don't know how the winter will go but can't wait to get going!
@SoilMatesofGeorgia Жыл бұрын
I definitely get better results in the warmer months. Good luck!
@iamshredder35876 ай бұрын
You can still hot compost in winter most places but takes a little extra care. Have to regularly added a bit of greens to keep it heated is the biggest thing. Idk about in a tumbler I haven't tried