Container Gardening: All About Worm Castings, A Soilless Mix, Refreshing Old Mix, Moisture Control

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[@krustysurfer]

will be buying seeds soon- setting up winter grow site ;) aloha

[@mfeagan1980]

Hi Gary! What brand Coco Coir do you use? I have been looking on Amazon, but I have seen reviews saying some have high salt content that killed their plants. I’d like to add it to my containers this year! Thanks!!

[@TheChromePoet]

Hi Gary, what about salts in your coco coir, did you have to wash it to remove it ?

[@joeboxter3635]

Can combination of coco-core, compost, worm-cast tea, vermiculite be used as potting soil for seedlings? (No additional soluable or insoluable added)?

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

Very good video! I am using those worm castings this year for the first time 👊🏻🌻👊🏻

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[@kenbirkin7753]

i operated a commercial worm farm, used for my top end soil product, i highly recommend

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[@eugenemaeganfaber7680]

Love listening to the birds in your garden! Everything is looking great and love Vermisterra

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Very peaceful. The birds drown out the AC units. I wish.

[@camlobesvtec]

Brother I wanna say I'm proud of you for showing. Your videos give me great confidence. Keep the vids coming.

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[@elsiepowers2338]

Hello from Schulenburg, Texas. I know you done this video 3 yrs. old, but it's my first time watching it, it was very inspiring to watch can't wait to try it in my Garden thanks for sharing.

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[@sidneythompson159]

I absolutely love your channel. Thank you so much. I don't know much about gardening & am planning on teaching my 7 yr old granddaughter to garden. This is teaching me so much & of course will in turn show her properly 😊

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[@rebeccabeard2964]

Thank you for taking the time to teach. I'm learning so much from your videos!

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[@tictoc7681]

Thank you for all the videos that you do it's been very helpful as a beginner gardener and theses videos helps ease stress even on simplest things starting out planting herbs or vegetables. This year 2020 I am ready start my seedlings in zone 8 I have been given 10 gallon buckets for free so last thing to do is get soil tested and start a layout. Have a rather large deck to use now and many areas back yard prep for only issue is clay soil have in our area. Thank you The Rustic Garden

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[@danahoover1216]

Omg. I didn't realize just how clueless I have been with soils and fertilizing. Wow. Thanks Gary.

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[@authorcharlieboring]

I use worm castings in my potting soil. This year I tied to add Epson Salts as an additive. I found that the peppers and tomatoes had a stronger stalk, but also a thicker skin. I will not do that again with tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. I make my own worm castings from my worm farm.

[@assimaman4090]

Thank you so much for every lesson on gardening videos that made my gardening knowledge increase, and I can see the results on my plant's health. I wish you all the best in life.

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[@ElizabethAnnYang]

Great video. Especially appreciated the worm casting tea watering tip about holding the container at the bottom of the plant for three seconds. Great instruction. Really great tip. Thank You.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Best way to teach is visually sometimes.

[@romanm4472]

You should use perlite to improve drainage. Also, bucket-in-bucket method provides a 1 gallon of water reservoir for the 5 gallon homer buckets. Helps avoid plants drying out and grow larger in the same volume.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks!

[@heavymechanic2]

I tried using the enzymes in castings to deal with lawn bugs, it was amazing! Soaked the castings and added some fish fertilizer and applied with a pump & sprinkler (ten years ago).. I used a 5-gal bucket of castings in a small garden, it was thriving and all the people walking by would rave about the garden plants in what used to be neglected grass.. Worm Castings have a huge role in the eco system to a more productive garden.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks. I agree. I am learning more about them each year.

[@glow1815]

Never knew anything about worm casting. No wonder why my plants grow super slow and no hardy any fruits. Will use this...very useful video thanks 🙂

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[@MrBuster741]

Gary I have been following your videos and I have to say my Tomato and Pepper plants have never looked so green and healthy. I am anxious to see how many tomatoes and peppers they produce. I am in New York so like you we are in the early part of the growing season. With your videos I have so much more confidence in my gardening ability. Thank you.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Perfect. I like growing proof. Very glad to help. Good luck.

[@itsViirtueYEAH]

I like that you promoted home Depot with a Lowe's bucket ahahaha. (Loved the vid as always)

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[@TheChromePoet]

Your tomato plants have never heard of blossom end rot, they look incredible.

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[@danahoover1216]

Beautiful plants Gary! You obviously got this down packed!!

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[@deniseyounger6004]

This is the video I needed! I have put worm castings nd cococore in my raised bed I hope it will help. Hi from Canada 🍁

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[@hiteshsatikunvar]

Simple yet best and to the point information ...Thank a lot

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[@vs3482]

Today June 3rd, its 65 an windy, the heavy rain yesterday has improved more growth, has made turning more of my garden impossible with chance of more rain. So this cold front is loved by Broccoli, onions, kale, cauliflower, spinach, an lettuce. Less wind an sun would be nice.

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This weather is chaotic. I am surprised I don't have leaf spot everywhere.

[@elizabethb3270]

Those are beautiful bird sounds too!

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[@DB-bb5ll]

Had missed this video where you talk about microbes in worm castings and organics. Nice!

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[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

This was exactly what I needed!! Thank you, Gary!

[@martinnunez4919]

Gary u truth.....

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[@jackiejohnson4965]

My first time watching this. Very interesting and helpful. I will be trying some herb planting in my containers. Can't wait to get started. Thanks for help.

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[@andreyirinav.3338]

Best explanations and very useful tips,Big thank you from Australia 🥦

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[@nenaenriquez3480]

Heard a friend he mixes some yeast with declorated water on his fruit trees getting awesome results. Thanks for sharing!

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[@krustysurfer]

Awesome Gary

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Thanks.

[@knoxurbanhomestead]

Great video, I would just add some perlite for drainage.

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[@anthonyivanaglugubjr.2645]

Yeah Cailkim in that Compost Pose was a Great Attraction.

[@PokeyBessie]

Another great video. I have been intrigued by Vermicomposting though it is much different than regular old style. I have heard the red wiggler worn is fast producing and can really break down things way more quicker than regular ones. But they are picky about heat and cold. I'm going to look in to worm castings and tea. I have never used that before. Keep up the great videos!

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Thanks for watching.

[@Metcraft2]

off this videos subject and about your beefsteak tomato challenge. Im sure you seen Calikims video about starting hers and how she found a loop-hole in rules. Basically it allows her to get stalk deeper for better rooting and larger plant not necessarily bigger tomato. I had an idea to even it back out. If you took a pot cut out bottom split side (so you can put around plant without damaging it) put it into ground around plant with 6 or so inches still above ground could fill with soil when plant get big enough allowing plant to root more stalk. just a thought.

[@Hollyhavana]

Chitin is also a major component of fungi/mold cell wall! Another fun fact!

[@wednesdaynotifications1460]

Holly Havana I am using yeast. I placed some in my compost pile, and some in a couple of my raised beds.

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I love those facts.

[@Metcraft2]

i have an area of my yard by a pond covered in peat moss. i collected part of it let it dry then chopped it up. Im hopping it works (i know peat is cheap but im wanting to add native soil to see if it give a more distinctive flavor). This is my first yr growing my own garden. As a child i helped my grand-parents and parents in theirs (i hated it). Now that im 52 I've caught the gardening bug and wish i had paid more attention to the wealth of knowledge they had passed down to them.

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That is a great way to garden. Create, experiment, see what changes in flavor. I think that is one of the interesting aspects of gardening... a thousand ways to do things and you still get fruits and vegetables.

[@Metcraft2]

i feel ya borther. Its the science that hooked me chemistry, biology, experimentation. speaking of scientific experimentation when ya putting out those beer brewing vids. Keep up the great videos.

[@rubiora9586]

Me gusta mucho como cultivas amigo gracias por compartirnos.

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Very glad to share. Good luck

[@LaLaInNOVA]

This is the best video I’ve watched on container gardening. Thank you! How do you protect your kale from cabbage moths?

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[@danistrada5589]

Estoy de acuerdo 👍💓

[@Boxbeat666]

Put a net over them keeps most things out ... pon un red sobre los plantas

[@luisortiz5342]

Great Grow.Wonderfull.Good Explanations.

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Great for containers.

[@brucevivers166]

I am just starting to use grow bags in the Arizona desert in my third attempt to have a vegetable garden in the desert. Low rainfall, hot days and poor soil forced me to abandon a stationary garden in the ground. Five gallon plastic jugs in wagons for movement was my next attempt. The plant spacing and root ball limited by the plastic container created a lot of disease problems. My latest attempt is a "raised bed" of5,10 & 20 gallon growbags on a repurposed commercial grade wood picnic table w/plank seats. More spacing between containers for disease control, drip irrigation for the lack of rain, breathable containers to "burn off" roots from spiraling around and a shadecloth/PVC canopy for sun control. I am using moisture control potting soil from a Big name because the grow bags dry out quickly. Do you have any experience with growbags and suggestions for vegetable gardening in the desert?

[@tindyatwal6390]

Good vid mate easy simple effective got yourself a new subscriber. Cheers from Australia 👍

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[@caroldurand6803]

This is the video I was looking for! :)))

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[@yes350yes]

Gary,, Not sure the size of your brick , but it looks sizable , I usually get the 11 lb brick and it takes 8-9 gal of water totally saturate the coir which I happen to like, but I also like to add some course vermiculite to mine. I did catch what organic mix even though it may not be needed. I also raise my own castings and make my own tea.. I did a worm casting test once before but cannot find that test but it really shows the difference , one of the main difference was large sizable leaves. On my test I used 1/4 of the mix, but less could be used.

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[@bhharris]

I am using vermiculite, peat moss and a mixture of worm castings and 5 different composts in my raised gardens. Wish me luck! We have had very heavy rains since I planted my seeds and plants. Hoping I have good drainage and they don't drown.

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bhharris best of luck. What’s good, is that you can collect rain water(if it is legal in your state).

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Wednesday Notifications yes, and it's legal 😊✌🏼thank you!

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Good luck. Are you making your composts?

[@bhharris]

Gary Pilarchik (The Rusted Garden) Thank you. I just built my compost bin (pallets and hardware cloth) so I bought the different composts to add to my beds this year. I have never had a compost bin but I've started keeping chickens so I have good material for compost now lol

[@jacobeksor6088]

Look very nice , I am Montagnard indigenous I love plants vegetables they are so beautiful make me relax work with h plants.

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Thanks

[@robertchaffee5662]

I think your focused all on one growing area. What about us trying to grow in sand in Florida with 3 different growing seasons? I grow in wicking pots ( or I'd have to water 3-4 times a day) filled with top soil, earth worm castings, peat moss, magnesium, calcium and fertilizer. I could use some aid in my area.

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[@craiglozzi5391]

Hi Gary! All your videos are very informative and you have a good way of teaching, so thank you for that! I've been growing veggied in containers quite a bit because I've been in the process of getting established at a new home and haven't haven't had a space dedicated yet for a garden. I've used mostly 15 gallons so I think I've really been using an oversized container requiring more soil and amendments! I want to try the soilest mix. Will that work OK for a crop of tubers like potatoes or will that hold too much moisture? Thanks again!

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[@lightexposure4542]

this is really informative!!! thanks for these vids!!!

[@kking0752]

Love your bideo and am also wondering where you drilled holes in the bucket?

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[@livingintoday06]

Good morning Gary, I have 4 raised beds that were built within the past year. 3 of the beds have a potting mix and 1 has a mix of potting soil, sand, coco core, and pearlite. I have a variety of vegetables growing now. All of them are alive but failing to thrive. I am trying to figure out why my plants are not growing. They all have the same type of symptoms; few leaves, thick leaves, curling, light green in color. I was using an organic fertilizer with the recommended ratio on the bag. According to the directions I only fertilize 1 time every 2 months. I water all my plants at the soil level when my moisture tester measures just above the red line. I use a straw mulch on all the beds. So you have any suggestions as to why my garden is failing to thrive? I would like to feed my established plants in the raised beds the worm castings. Can you tell me if I should use the liquid or solid casting, how often to feed, and amounts. Thank you so so much for your detailed videos. I love learning from your videos.

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So sound like lack of nitrogen. I would really have to know more but compost, manure in the fall would help for spring planting. Right now, I would get some Fish Emulsion, any brand. Water them with it every 2 weeks. You just need more NPK and organic matter in there, I bet. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for seeds, seed starting supplies, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications of new videos. I have over 1250 garden videos you can search and find the answer you need. Thanks

[@reginaldanglin4264]

Thank God Gary and thanks. A containers gardening at best. My problem is half 🙄 and half shade 😎. Chicago area. A suggestion. I'm really excited about my seed from Baker Creek. Have you tried there seeds and what is you thinking about it.

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[@Lucy23171]

I understand with this soilless mixture you are concerned with water retention, however during the spring season when lots of rain is coming does this rot roots? I am using grow bags for my extra plants that I cannot accommodate in my raised beds. I have been employing your principle of using mulch at the bottom of containers (a rich, 1 yr finely grated wood-native soil mulch from the removal of a large tree stump that was removed from the site and has been aging for a year in a pile in my side yard) to supplement for using expense of potting soil. I add that as a base of containers with some bonemeal for longevity and then adding potting mix and peat moss/coco coir for good drainage and water retention- but I worry too much water retention is going to make for soggy grow bags? All this water retention will be great when its late July and August in Ohio but May and June has been very wet and I don't want the plants to drown before we get there!

[@wednesdaynotifications1460]

Lucy2317 W all the excess will drain. If you have a good draining mix, all the excess will drain, no matter how much rain you get. Question, won’t the layer of wood block some of the water drainage at the bottom? If you are still worried, try placing your planting containers above the table/surface they are on. A square wood frame works well.

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So all my containers have holes. And I wish I mentioned that. I say it religiously and just forgot but 99% of my vids say a hole or yes root rot. Just added that to description.

[@skerriesrockart]

Nice videos..very informative

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[@chevy6299]

Thanks Gary for the video.

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Thanks for watching.

[@JennySimon206]

Do u ever mix the pine bark/shredded hardwood in the actual potting mix? I'm finding I like it a lot mixed in the soil itself too. I add a little extra lime if the plants don't appreciate the extra acidity but Im finding the moisture is better balanced when using pine bark with the peat moss in a mix. I'm in the Pacific Northwest on the Oregon coast and it gets very wet. I started heaven facing peppers too this year. I make my own Chinese Chili Oil

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Not specifically but I have in the past. Pine and lime work just fine. Facing Heavens are the best. Thanks! My new book, coauthored with my friend Chiara D'Amore, is available for preorder. Growing an Edible Landscape: How to Transform Your Outdoor Space into a Food Garden Available for preorder on Amazon: amzn.to/3o1xiTZ

[@mustang19ms]

Thank you good sir!

[@svetlanakondratiouk2851]

How can I adjust Organic Planting soil from Whitney Farms (for in-ground use) for container tomatoes ?

[@sonyamccarthy553]

Can you use cedar mulch on your potted plants. Is it ok in the ground garden too.

[@rosetoombs6939]

Hi Gary I have a worm bin I want to add the worm castings to my container but I have so many baby worms will that hurt my plants

[@donnasmith5697]

Thanks for all the great information and help!

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[@lindakean7392]

Gary, last year blight took out all of my tomato plants when they were full of green tomato’s! To avoid that this year should I sterilize what’s in my containers before halving it with the peat/castings OR throw it all out and sterilize my containers and start over? THANK YOU! Btw, I’m thrilled to know I can grow tomato’s soiless!

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No as its in the air/floats around. Pick any anti fungal spray. And start spraying routinely on your tomatoes before it arrives. Try and guess when you first saw it and start before that. I would also look up my hydrogen peroxide video for tomatoes Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden

[@KALSINFILMS]

chitinase only exist in worm casting if they were fed bug or shrimp or oyster shells. They don't automatically have high levels. Does your source feed their worms insect frass?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So insect frass is true and a future video The chitinase from my readings is also created by the glands the create the mucus. But I will look into what you described. Mindy at vs is really available. You could ask her that through the website.

[@sweetpeacraft5243]

Great info! I have problem with my zucchini that I planted in grow bag, they produced lots of fruits in last couple weeks then we got a lots of rain and since early last week the new fruits just turned yellow before it even get pollinate, I tried to use milk and water, tums and water hoped it would help but it did not work till today I still see lots of yellow fruits but they have load of females flower! What should do? What else can caused blossom end rots beside lacking of calcium? Thanks

[@isaurarobinson9431]

Awesome.. beautiful Garden 👍

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks

[@jimtucker1631]

How about sinking containers into the beds a few inches? Roots can penetrate soil so containter size is more flexigle?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yep. I actually do that a lot and even have a sunken container garden.

[@caitlintanis5338]

I already planted all of my vegetables into pots. I did half potting soil half garden soil with organic fertilizer and garden lime. Should I attempt to mix in worm castings or is it too late?

[@Shelzbells]

Excellent Information, thank you

[@eddiefoy3701]

Best video I've watched in the last 6 months! (any topic) But have a Q: Does container growing (All I can do) negate the companion and enemy plantings?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well thanks so much. I think so, I never found them that factual. Please check out my seed shop for neem oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, sprayers, calcium nitrate for blossom end rot, seeds, seed starting supplies and more. www.therustedgarden.com

[@cyhomer]

I am so happy I can re-use my old potting mix...but do I need to worry that it actually may have SOIL in it? I will have coco coir, worm casting and fertilizer too. Ty

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Nope. Just refresh it with fert and casting and your are good. Water soluble fert to over the season. Please Visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/ - Seeds, Starting Supplies, Neem Oil, Peppermint & Other Oils, Calcium Nitrate & More

[@kosycat1]

Awesome,looks great

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks

[@oliviasorchidsmore2500]

I would enjoy updates.. Thanks for sharing.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

They will be in tours.

[@DrHavok1]

Nice video Gary

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[@doylesouders1228]

Gary, you mentioned 5 gal buckets for Determinate tomatoes. Do you drill holes in the bottom or an inch or 2 up the side?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Either way. Up the side is more if you need a water reserve based on your summers. Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications & Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for all your gardening needs: www.therustedgarden.com

[@gregboshell977]

Gary I have 5 worm bins so next year I'm going to do worm tea

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

A good steady supply of nutrients

[@lindawitherspoon446]

Learned a lot. Thanks.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Glad to help.

[@janetg2508]

I've seen you use organic water soluble fertilizer and worm casting tea on tomatoes in your videos. Do you alternate between the two? Also, I have a small container garden, and a gallon of water soluble fertilizer is more than I use at one feeding. Will it store ok for 2weeks? Love your videos. Thanks for all the wonderful information you give.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I vary it for my own interest LOL. But I would alternate if you are wanting to do both. The water soluble will sit in the soil for a while unless you have crazy flushing rains. Check out my new Amazon Influencer's Shop. Anything you buy on Amazon helps The Rusted Garden when using my link. Ill be putting what I use in videos there for 2019. It is all set up by categories. Thanks. www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden

[@At0micAllison]

Do you reuse your soil from season to season? If so, how do you overwinter the soil and your many containers?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I freshen it up in the beginning of the season but it just stays in the containers over winter.

[@At0micAllison]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN all of my containers are cheap terracotta, and I'm a little concerned they might crack in extreme temps. Probably will be moving them to the garage when danger of frost approaches. (and next season I'll look for more durable containers!)

[@wolfgangkramer7228]

Echt großartig 💗 💓 😎

[@MrBob58o]

Love all the info you provide. You got me started growing peppers on my balcony. I was using a peat based soilless mix, but having issues with the peat staying hydrophobic once/if it dries out. I can dunk 3 gallon pots in a 5 gallon bucket to rehydrate, but cannot do it with larger containers. Have you had any success with wetting agents like yucca or dish soap?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I haven used wetting agents. Not sure what would help. Good luck though Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for all your gardening needs: www.therustedgarden.com

[@MrBob58o]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thanks again, I’m going to try blumat watering carrots. If the peat never dries out, it won’t be an issue. Going to keep out your shop. - Got some calcium nitrate. Want to play with foliar feeding. Thanks again. The videos are great!!!

[@ChimeInWithSochima]

What container are you using to soak the coco core. I am looking for a container exactly like that.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That was just a storage tub from somewhere. I dont recall. Please check out The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop for all your gardening needs at www.therustedgarden.com & Please Ring the Bell (next to subscribe) to get immediate real-time video notifications. Thanks

[@jimtucker1631]

Does some 'sponsor' comp you all the soil you use? What do you do with all your produce? Do you have any usage videos, like storing, preserving, etc.?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

No soil sponsor. Maybe next year. I eat a ton of it. A lot is given away. Tomatoes are sauced and frozen.

[@airbornemedic8649]

Good stuff. I live in south Texas, very hot. I have to water at least twice a day. Some of my plants, like strawberries, have mulch around them. When I water with a liquid fertilizer should I pull back the mulch so the fertilizer gets directly into the soil or should I pour it on the mulch and hope it gets through to the soil? None of these are in the ground. The soil here is terrible. It's all rock. Everything is in containers or a raised bed. Thanks in advance.

[@wednesdaynotifications1460]

Airborne medic remove the mulch for sure.

[@mikewiskirchen8530]

Just water on the plants and right over the mulch. Some of the fertilizer will be taken through the leaves and the runoff will make it through the mulch as you water. Especially if you water twice a day

[@VermisterraEarthwormCastings]

We are in the desert of CA and also deal with salty hard soil. IF water cost is an issue, remove the mulch. If you have plenty of water, it can soak thru if watered for long enough. When using earthworm castings and tea, the microbes in large numbers will change the soil. They condition it, allow it to retain more water, and releases the clay and for you, salt which is what's making it so hard. Hard soil can also be difficult for the water to penetrate below the surface.

[@krustysurfer]

Airborne - Over the mulch - as the water percolates thru the mulch you are creating a biology web of mycorrhizal and beneficial bacteria that the plant roots interact with- a very powerful synergy is created! watch a few John Kaisner Episodes for information and explicit instruction about this subject i wish you the best aloha - p.s don't forget to add beneficial organisms to your water regime.

[@RichardGarcia-gs6zc]

How do you feel about using fox farm ocean forrest potting soil for container plants? I have a couple bags and was wondering if I would still need to use worm castings and/or organic fertilizers

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I havent used it. If it has it in there, you dont need to add it. Check out my new Amazon Influencer's Shop. Anything you buy on Amazon helps The Rusted Garden when using my link. Ill be putting what I use in videos there for 2019. It is all set up by categories. Thanks. www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden

[@mikethompson5966]

that is amazing soil i use it for vegtables and cannabis. the nutrients in it are in very small amounts so you should still add casting. i reccomend getting mycorrhizae fungi in there as well! you wont be disapointed.

[@b3lg4r4th8]

Hi Gary, If this chitanese affects insects, won't it also prevent ladybirds, and butterflies from visiting?

[@shanxcooks8723]

Such an awesome and informative video! I planted a meyer lemon tree in container about a month ago. Today, I got a bit crazy with pruning and I think I took too much off. Mixed in worm castings in hopes that it would revive my plant! Have you had any situations similar to this with success? Thank you!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@NoahNobody]

If it's hard to get worm castings in your part of the world, I use coco and supplement with seaweed extract, and regular fertiliser.

[@wednesdaynotifications1460]

Noah Nobody Question, would the seaweed in general have a lot of sodium?

[@NoahNobody]

I don't think so, it's seaweed extract (liquid fertiliser).

[@debbieventimiglia2216]

I need advice please, I have a hibiscus plant that has,been blooming well, but today, I noticed some yellow leaves and also there's about 10 buds that hasn't opened they usually open every day, could this be pests attacking it? If do, what should I use on it? Thankyou so much

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Well I don't have a lot of experience with the hibiscus but inspection should reveal insects. A light feed wont hurt but no more after that. I could be a lot of reasons but you just have to monitor. Sorry.

[@atroy1983]

Is perlite not needed with this method? What if I use regular compost instead of worm compost? Thanks!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@normamead4511]

Thank you 🐶👍😊😺

[@lorenalara2306]

hello, what kind of mulch you use on your containers, and also, how often do you add more fertilizers or compost or mulch to the containers, because I've seen that the dirt compacts a little with time. Thanks so much in advance. Great video!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Just shredded hardwood. Fertilizing varies greatly but my container plants are on a 10=14 day routine of soluble ferts.

[@lorenalara2306]

hello, i have a couple more question, because i am really considering to mix my containers like this, i hope you can reply to this :) So, I've seen your other videos and wanted to ask you, 1.-is it necessary to add some lime to the first mix? 2.-in our house we have a neighbor that has worm casting, (and also worm casting tea) do i have to test it to see if it has the right necessary components? 3.-Is it a fertilizer 5:5:5 good enough for this mix and for my plants? 4.-My containers are 10 gl and they are made of Fabric, they are called the smart pot, i was wondering will they have the right drainage to grow food on them? And lastly, after harvesting, will i be able to re use this soil-less mix the way you are showing with the second method? I hope its not a lot to ask, i am planning my garden and i know i am little late so i want to do it right. Thanks for all the help that i already get from your videos!! hope to hear from you

[@achaiagreen8420]

Gary Pilarchik, what brand of fish emulsion do you use? BTW, love your videos!!!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I use Alaska but only cause that is what is on the shelves and what was on sale.

[@deidraledbetter1244]

Hi Gary,when you are using different types of fertilizers and the worm castings should there be a waiting period in between each application? For example I wanted to use the worm casting tea and fish emulsion and some organic fertilizer how would I do that?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yes but it varies. Rule of thumb set up. Every 2 -4 weeks with a water soluble. Just 1 type. More often when plants are larger. You can rotate between 1 type every 2-4 period but dont do them all at 1x. I now have an Amazon Influencer's Storefront. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It is free to use and anything you buy may be eligible. Just use my... The Rusted Garden link at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden anytime you shop. I have garden items broken into categories.

[@deidraledbetter1244]

Thank you Gary, i just want you to know ive learned so much watching all your videos. I call it gardening 101 w/h gary. But im starting a container garden this spring, im going to upload pictures to your facebook if thats possible so you can see my progress. I did some things somewhat different but as fas as seed starting, lights, fertilizing, soil mixes i followed to to tee. I think your the best. One of the good things about social media is we have outlets to share information like this with one another. Thank you again. Peas and Carrots.🌾🌾

[@estherheming8836]

Very interesting. Just found you. Thank u

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[@bbyjcky1]

I have a seed starting mix of coco coir, and vermiculite. Im adding worm casting to it and starting seeds.. will this mix be considered an overall potting mix? How long will this soil last?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You can use it for a potting up mix. Last? Once made, till you use it. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden shop for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise and more at www.therustedgarden.com Check out my new gardening PODCAST Gardening Coast2Coast at gardeningcoast2coast.net with CaliKim. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Check out my Amazon Storefront for garden lights, seed starting supplies, fertilizer, pest management, books and more! www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden

[@56Linnea]

Just saw a comment on here, NOT to use worm castings for houseplants. I'm not growing vegetables, I'm growing foliage plants, flowers, and tropicals. Most of them come indoors for the winter (Chicago- it's a long winter). If the worm castings are commercial, there won't be any worm eggs in there, will there? Is that what you want to avoid? Thanks.

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[@TheSamm092]

😂 This is the first video I’ve seen from your channel with your face! I was so used to your hands talking! 🖐🏻 🤚

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[@brianramsey3824]

nice job

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[@Zombie34343]

Should I use both or pick one or other for worm castings. What are the differences between them, btw thanks for the video! Keep them up!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You mean tea verses the castings? I just wanted to check but the answer is both. Please visit my seed shop www.therustedgarden.com for Neem Oil, Peppermint & Rosemary Oil for pest and disease management. Calcium Nitrate for Blossom End Rot and for Seeds and Seed Starting Supplies. Thanks so much!

[@leinamiller1406]

Hello Gary, I just purchased worm castings and worm casting tea from VermisTerra after watching this video, but I fertilized most of my tomato and pepper plants with organic fertilizers two days ago. Can I still use worm casting tea on the plants or would it be too much for them? Thank you for the inspiration and expertise.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thanks for purchasing it. I really like it. You can do a top dressing of the casting around the plants. Gently scratch it in. Rain watering will move the casting downward. It will help the way. If you just have tea. Just follow the routine on the bottle. It will work with the organic fertilizer. Just start a routine you like now and stick with it.