October’s 5 MUST-Plant Vegetables: No Matter Where You Live

October doesn’t mean the end of your gardening season! In this video, I share five vegetables you must-plant this month - regardless of where you live! Learn creative tips for indoor gardening and keep those fresh veggies coming all winter long. Let’s turn your kitchen into a veggie paradise! *Video is timestamped (see below) - Click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part.
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction
00:22 3 camps of gardeners
0058 Convenience of indoor veggies
01:29 Containers & soil
02:15 Veggie 1: Lettuce
03:47 Watering tip to reduce fungus gnats
04:27 Veggie 2: Tomatoes (Hello Tiny Tim!)
06:24 Veggie 3: Peas (tiniest pea ever)
07:41 Veggie 4: Basil (endless supply for free)
10:49 Veggie 5: Chives (easy to grow lots for friends too!)
13:39 My indoor garden & grow light set up
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[@CaliKim29]

Which of these veggies will you plant this week? Thanks for growing along with us this month! -CaliKim & CameraGuy 🍁25% off all CaliKim Seed Collections, Smart Pots, Garden Kits, Books w/ code “CALIKIM25”, calikimgardenandhome.com. Ends 10.8.24. 📕Pre-order CaliKim’s new book: "The 10-Minute Gardener" (release date, Christmas Eve, 2024) at calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener, and get 2 free bonuses: ➡A FREE digital guide : "How to Create a Seed Starting Station in 10 Minutes", an exclusive sneak-peek inside CaliKim's new book! ➡A $10 coupon to our Seed & Garden Shop, calikimgardenandhome.com

[@teriwilliams4212]

You’re always so inspiring. I was going to plant today and just wasn’t feeling it. I trimmed and deadheaded but didn’t plant. But you’ve inspired me to drop in some seeds tomorrow and get more grow lights out for the fall and winter. Thanks. ❤

[@jennifersanderson3708]

I am going to go trim off some starts on my sweet basil and purple now to keep the party going and get those growing the next gen. ❤

[@CaliKim29]

"Get the party started" HA. I like that! CK

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

I'm waiting until it gets cooler before I plant my fall garden. I won't be growing indoors. Thank Kim

[@CaliKim29]

That’s a smart plan! Waiting for cooler weather will give your fall garden a great start. What crops are you thinking of planting this year? Cooler weather is perfect for things like leafy greens, carrots, and peas! Thank you for subscribing this past year!!! CaliKim

[@stephaniegee227]

We do a mix of indoor gardening and some outdoor fall/winter gardening. We're back up to almost 90° this weekend, but it may cool off again next week!

[@CaliKim29]

That sounds lovely! Container gardening can be such a versatile way to grow plants, especially in a front yard. What types of plants are you growing in your containers? CK

[@stephaniegee227]

@@CaliKim29 We have some fall starts - cauliflower & kale - growing indoors, ready to harden off and move outside soon. Then we have lettuces & herbs in the one gallon Smart Pots right now.

[@SupremegreenlawncareLLC]

I love grow lights!

[@CaliKim29]

HA, I love the energy!!! You have great content on your channel, SUBBED!! Keep it going - CaliKim

[@meshab6049]

I'm still growing summer veggies in the greenhouse in MI but my grow light station will be getting a nice cleaning this weekend. I plan to start more lettuce, Asian mustard greens, tiny tomatoes, chives, Tom Thumb peas and a few herbs.

[@CaliKim29]

That sounds like a productive weekend ahead! It’s great that you’re still growing summer veggies while prepping for the fall crops. The varieties you’re planning to start sound delicious-especially those tiny tomatoes and mustard greens! Thanks for responding and for following all of these years! CaliKim

[@RVBadlands2015]

Will be growing veggies indoor this winter.

[@CaliKim29]

Sounds great!!!! And where are you gardening from? Thank you for subbing and following along! CaliKim

[@RVBadlands2015]

@@CaliKim29 N Cal Marysville. 50 miles from Sacramento.

[@jaytoney3007]

Surprise! Single digit temperatures are common here in Sylacauga Alabama-and it its the heart of the south. Zero degrees is not uncommon, and on occassion it gets as cold as -4F. Some years we get snow, some we don't, but cold weather is assured either way. Snow, no snow, and freezing temperatures don't stop me from growing a fall/winter garden. I guess that puts me in camp 4-stuborn outside gardener. Careful selection of cold hardy crops is essential. As if my garden isn't already big enough, I planted four more rised beds with cauliflower and broccoli, and added hoops to three more raised beds. 12 of 16 of my raised beds are being used for my fall garden, growing parsnips, carrots, beets, turnips, red cabbage, Swiss chard, Dutch Cabbage, Komatsuna, Tatsoi, winter choy, Nappa Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and Pak Choi. That doesn't count my peppers, strawberries, and assprted herbs. The temps are back up into the mid 80s for the next three days, so shade cloth is going back on tomorrow morning. I finally have an appoinment to see a wound specialist on Monday for the rattlesnake bite. The wound has healed a lot over the last month, but threre are still a few more weeks of healing to go. Three or four more chapters and Exiles From Earth will be finished, then a review, editing, and getting it ready for release. I am also working on plotting NASTI Business (Nexus Advanced Systems Technology, Inc.). It takes more than a little snake bite to get me down. Okay, a rattlesnake bite is pretty nasty, and hurts like hell. I don't recommend getting bitten by one. It is definetely off the bucket list. Now that the weather has started cooling off, and I'm mosly healed-again, it is time to dust off the ebike and go riding. For now, I am going to stick to paved roads. 2024 hasn't been a good year for injuries, so I'll wait until next year to go back to being adventurous.

[@Stephanie_Cumbie]

I LOVE your new outdoor credenza! I need to try separating the chives!!!!

[@CaliKim29]

Thank you, Stephanie! It's for outdoor dining - it CameraGuy that suggested, "Let's film on it!! it's the perfect height!" Let me know how the chives go!! CK

[@ramonajolley1966]

That looks so good, Kim! I actually have a Tiny Tim that was a volunteer. I plan to bring it in or leave it in the greenhouse. The others I'll start soon. Take care!!

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks, Ramona! A Tiny Tim volunteer is such a delightful surprise! Bringing it inside or keeping it in the greenhouse sounds like a great plan. I can’t wait to hear about the other plants you start soon. Take care, and happy gardening! CK

[@jwilli7434]

I already grow basil indoors so I will be expanding my indoor garden this year. This year I'm going to try Tiny Tim tomatoes indoors again. Tried a couple of year ago with no luck. But this year I intend to be successful. I've already got my seedlings started for my outdoor fall garden. Looking forward to cooler temperatures in SoCal and those fresh greens and brassicas!

[@CaliKim29]

Sounds great! I am ready for cooler, too! CK

[@ChristiLynnOutside]

I'm in camp #4: If I move my garden indoors, my boyfriend might kick me out...lol

[@CaliKim29]

OH this is the CaliKim comment of the day right here, Christi!!! I am still laughing!!!!!! CK

[@JackieHorsley-z8s]

plants look great Kim Iam still In the Process of growing my fall garden In doors I also started some seeds out doors there looking great to Its still. Been pretty hot here In oklahoma so Unfortunately , I can't move any of my indoor plants outdoors yet I am getting anxious

[@CaliKim29]

It’s great to hear your plants are looking good! It can be tough waiting for the right conditions, especially when you’re eager to get those indoor plants outside. Hang in there-the cooler weather will come soon! CK

[@ptreadway39]

I'm in camp 3 and excited to start my indoor garden. I've got the seeds already and I just ordered the 1 gal Smart Pots. I've already got my indoor growing station set up in my dining room 😂. One thing I will add that you didn't mention in the comments is microgreens and sprouts. I can't wait to have my kitchen window all decked out with herbs and microgreens. As always this was a great video and I'm all fired up after a long, hot, crushing summer. ❤❤😊

[@CaliKim29]

Wonderful! Oh..and good point about the microgreens/sprouts...as always, sounds very nice, Patricia. CK

[@ptreadway39]

I did have one question, where did you get those plant saucers for the one gal Smart Pots?? Thanks and I'll see you tomorrow for Livestream Monday ❤

[@CaliKim29]

I got them on Amazon, amzn.to/4eV2WYO. So handy. Enjoy your indoor garden!

[@ptreadway39]

Thanks I'll get them ordered today. 👍

[@CindyRussi.]

What do you recommend for indoor gardening when you did not use the soil that you recommended and you have gnat or little flying bugs. Is there something you recommend that I can use to fix that issue at this point?

[@CaliKim29]

Yes, I can! Fungus gnats are pretty common with indoor gardening when the soil stays too moist or wasn’t the best mix. Here’s a few things you can do to get rid of them: Let the soil dry out - Fungus gnats thrive in moist soil, so try to let the top couple of inches dry out between waterings. Yellow sticky traps - These will catch adult gnats and reduce the population. Place them near your plants to trap the flyers. Neem oil - Dilute neem oil in water and spray the top of the soil and plants. It works as a natural insecticide. Hydrogen peroxide solution - Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide (3% strength) with 4 parts water and water your plants with this solution. It will kill the larvae in the soil but is safe for the plants. Bottom watering - This helps keep the top of the soil dry, reducing the chances of gnats laying eggs. These should help clear up the gnat issue while keeping your plants healthy. LMK if this helps! Cindy, I can't tell if you are a subscriber or not, but if you are finding my channel helpful, please do subscribe - as this helps me on the KZbin side!!! Keep me posted - CaliKim

[@richard-fy2mu]

Yes but no peas I have a white light led florescent 4000 Lumens 4000K will that do as it is only 29.00 and easily bought locally.

[@dawninthemountains]

How many of the dwarf tomatoes do you put in 1 5 gallon pot?

[@fatinahill2789]

I have✋️, I'll post

[@susanturner1171]

Wish I could do that but unfortunately I have seven cats living in the house and so far they've eaten every one of my house plants so I'm sure they would eat the vegetables too darn it

[@CaliKim29]

That’s tough! Cats can be quite the little plant munchers. It’s a bummer that they’d go after your veggies, too. Maybe a raised bed or some kind of barrier could help keep them safe! CK

[@susanturner1171]

@@CaliKim29 I have one room which is my office/ craft room that they're not allowed in The door is always kept shut so I might have to move all the plants into there.

[@santaanaroadwildman3614]

I use the clamp lights for my grow boxes. I haven't done indoors even tho my main rooms face south But I'm very interested with fall/winter growing starting with easy PEAS & chives. 🫛LED lights don't take up much energy. Are u on Edison down in SoCal? We are on PG&E & they are taking us to the cleaners! $$ 🌱

[@CaliKim29]

It’s great that you’re exploring indoor growing! Peas and chives are fantastic choices to start with. Clamp lights are super handy, especially with LED bulbs-they save so much energy! And yikes, PG&E can be tough on the wallet. Yes, on SoCalEdison and yes $$$ !!!!