S1 13 Digging Deeper into Syntropics

James enlists the help of a syntropic developer to share the finer details of growing a food forest. Among many ideas they learn the basics of chop-and-drop, removing and planting banana pups, and the use of comfrey, arrowroot and cassava in syntropic systems. #syntropicfarming #foodforests #soil #organicfarming #selfsufficiency

[@UrbanHomesteadArtist]

This was fantastic to watch to see the logistic choices how the banana was planted. I’ve been working on my little piece of land in Victoria using chop and drop and amazed how much it helps the plants and pushes out weeds. Kayleen

[@LifesBetterontheFarm.]

It works really well hey!?? I’m so impressed and the worms are coming and thriving.

[@SyntropicSchool]

Great video! Can back up Rob's words that when a system becomes more established the nut grass will move out. Typically it requires more sun like he said, but also it doesn't do great in a more fungal dominant system. Thought I will say in all my years, I've never heard anyone classify Banana as emergent. I've always seen them as high strata, curious to hear his experience on that. Awesome looking system, can't wait to see more progress on this.

[@LifesBetterontheFarm.]

Thank you. The grass is already moving out. I want to get Rob back for another walk through so if I remember I’ll ask him to clarify that statement.

[@brucehay5673]

Great video Please give details on that great banana pup separating "spade". Many thanks.

[@YeahMcMad]

Unreal! Thank you for the upload!

[@LifesBetterontheFarm.]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GeneMurray-z3r]

Wow using Morpheus the best biodynamic compost going from Red Soil Organics you will see the amazing growth and health benefits for your fruit trees and vegetable garden ITs truly a wonderful addition

[@LifesBetterontheFarm.]

Yes it is certainly worth the money.

[@OBM1770]

Great video! Rob certainly knew his stuff! Will be great to see it develop! Bought your digging tools yet?

[@Power_Prawnstar]

The basil can be used in Thai curry, its great

[@LifesBetterontheFarm.]

Interesting! I might give that a go.

[@dawienatral7083]

I though Euc's had bad oils in the leaves so why use as cut and drop?

[@LifesBetterontheFarm.]

I haven’t heard of any bad oils as such. Both the course we attended and our consultant (Rob) encouraged us to plant Eucs as they are native and grow fast.

[@Bernie5172]

They are not witcherty grubs. they live inside trees wood not under the ground Those things were lawn grubs which will eat the roots of your trees. Or Xmas beetle larvae.

[@dawienatral7083]

deos'nt the comfrey in the tropics go mildewy?

[@LifesBetterontheFarm.]

We are sub-tropical and haven’t had any issues - yet!

[@wayooshi9913]

Is that land yours?

[@LifesBetterontheFarm.]

Yes - in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland - it's beautiful.