Grow Food When Most People Think Its Impossible

[@lajwantishahani1225]

I have the same climate on the west coast in India and am absolutely thrilled to finally find someone growing food in similar conditions. Only difference being that we face water shortages in summer (well water turns brackish too) so I don't grow anything new until the rains arrive at the end of June.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Glad that the condition similarities are helpful for you, good luck growing!

[@reddamooyoung2.079]

I follow transcript when possible

[@eprofessio]

I like how she uses the chapters and actually has some crop recommendations that would be yummy.

[@stephencullum8255]

I normally do not plant a vegetable garden over the summer but with the issues of supply lines and shortages I changed my mind. In my Florida garden I have planted or will plant eggplant, yard beans, cow peas, pole beans, sweet potatoes, pigeon peas ,yellow squash and Seminole winter squash. I have read that you can eat the sweet potatoes leaves .

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

yes, the older ones get a bit tough. I usually just pick the fresh new growth for salads.

[@readbooks9985]

Use the tender shoots n new leaves only. Boil, drain water, season with calamansi and fish sauce or soy sauce and lemon.

[@crossingtheline4372]

Great info. Great voice. Both nicely understandable.

[@thematthatter1]

Thanks so very much for ditching intro music. Your content is fantastic. Most likely I was severely beaten in a previous life with an acoustic guitar. Nothing personal. Thanks again for content.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

lol glad its been helpful and that you like the abbreviated intro.

[@Irishcloth]

I love your channel. I like that you're calm and don't talk crazy fast and everything isn't amped up. You don't use words to fill time, all your info is concise and really helpful! I'm totally over every video having club music and the scattered crazy vibes. You're my favorite and have helped me so much! Thank you :)

[@melfinaw]

Hi! I'm a new subscriber from south florida! so grateful you're here to support our growing needs in this hot hot state! Could you do a video about garden pests unique to our region? I'm currently dealing with a hungry iguana I don't know how to deal with other than shielding with chicken wire. . .

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

I will do that for sure! Yes not much besides exclusion will make a difference with those guys. Depending on where you are in the state you could trap and remove them if your on the cusp of their range and not in south Florida where the numbers are too high to be worth it.

[@user-zd7wk5wi2n]

305 too! What we do to keep the iguanas far (never had one in my yard, even though I see them around the neighborhood) is to plan wild oregano (in Miami; oregano cubano) the one with the big leaves. Iguanas don't like the plant, I don't know if it's the smell or the feeling of the leaves, but it seems to work for us. This tipe of oregano wil grow just by leaving a leave on the ground and it won't die no matter how bad you neglect it. As a plus, wild oregano serves as a natural insects and pests repellant, as a pain killer, it is anti-inflammatory and has many more health benefits. Hope this helps.

[@helengacabinrental]

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[@64samsky]

Iguana's are considered very invasive, shoot them with a pellet rifle when you see them.

[@aimeeferrer3062]

what a sweetie pie you are

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@WildFloridian]

Wow 18 deg F! I’ve mulched first water retention and weed suppression, but I didn’t realize that it would act like general shade. Very cool! I found your channel in the last couple weeks and have been enjoying catching up on the videos. I’ve definitely picked up some tips... also you got me to finally make the jump on using sweet potato greens! So thank you’

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Ya hoo! Glad your enjoying your greens and that the videos have been helpful : )

[@EatSeeRV]

This is very helpful. I always just gave up in the summertime and definitely didn't give my soil the attention and protection it needed to not be stripped of its nutrients. It's great to know alternatives now! Thanks :)

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@emariejumawan]

So very helpful videos . I feel you during summertime🥰

[@chynesteban3309]

Thank you very much, you answer some of my questions. And I do appreciate taking the time to produce this videos, always full of usable information. I live in Florida, and I am trying create a garden using the traditional and aquaponic methods.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Glad to help! It will happen, just be patient with yourself and keep at it!

[@revanhk4779]

rattle snake beans and seminole pumkins or squash are good ideas too

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

they are. ive got seminole pumpkin engulfing my fence as I type this : )

[@revanhk4779]

@@TheUrbanHarvest started late but I have okra and beans sprouting and don't have my Seminole pumpkin seeds yet but I'm hoping i can start them late as well and continue them into the fall a lot of trial and error a lot of video watching Love what you are doing thank you for all your awesome content

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

@@revanhk4779 You need to start them asap if you are central or south fl. North fl just wait for spring. Happy gardening!

[@revanhk4779]

@@TheUrbanHarvest they are growing well all sprouted all in all 16 rattlesnake beans and 8 Seminole pumpkins and my okra came up before them

[@npeace312]

I am about to atart experimenting with growing my tomatoes in my pool enclosure and another group outside of it. I hope the screen of the enclosure doesn't cut down on too much sun. Excited to see how it goes.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Dont start just yet! We dont grow tomatoes over the summer here. Start seeds in september and purchased plants in mid october.

[@2075vj]

I’m moving to Ft Meyers soon. I’m so excited to be able to grow veggies throughout the year. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

You bet.

[@cowabungakev]

Hello and beautiful day to you. Your Summer harvest video is mighty helpful and I thank you so much for your wisdom. I myself has decided to begin growing carrots, cucumber, radish, basil and thyme here in Land O Lakes FL and was wondering what should I be concerned about regarding critters/squirrels any type of danger toward the growing carrots and other harvesting veggies. I really appreciate it.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Squirrels can be mischievous! They are typically going for bare soil more than the seed or plant itself. Try covering the area loosely with chicken wire so they cant easily get to the soil. Overturned buckets and other obstructions can help to. Try to keep the beds as full as possible to minimize the attractiveness. Regarding pests, check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5LcdJlsab99h8k.

[@cowabungakev]

@@TheUrbanHarvest You rock! Thank you for sharing the link. I wish I could come to St>Pete and tour your garden.

[@michelles1517]

It’s a tropical paradise! Thank you!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Yep!

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

I'm in zone 9b south Florida. I water my pepper plants in the evening (I don't get the leaves wet) it tricks the plant into thinking it's cooler out and therefore keeps my plants producing flowers and peppers throughout the summer. I do have my plants mulched. The peppers grow slower and smaller but this method allows me to keep the plant alive until the weather cools down again.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Interesting approach. Ive never heard that as a tactic. I just usually have in pots so I can shade them over the summer.

[@breannahelgerson465]

The channel I've been looking for! I'm on the 9/10 zone border and haven't had much luck but I will try your tips! Thank you!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

You got this! We are in the exact same area so lots of good tips! Check out the what to plant when cheat sheet for more guidance.

[@gizmotech007]

Would be nice if you gave a list, in the description, of the 10 summer vegetables since I could not understand some of the names when you said them.

[@williamstenchever5178]

You could use the CC - closed caption feature

[@bytemuncher1]

The okra @14:35 looks very sad. I recommend super rich compost that holds a ton of water. Your plants look like they may be fighting off nematodes and unable to get enough water to the leaves.

[@joseramos-ky6oz]

just in the nick of time. I'm a newbie and really need help. You seem very informed, and love your demeanor. I look forward to watching lots of your vids. I noticed that u didn't mention papalo, mine simply loves this weather...and oh so delicious. b safe and mindfully at peace, Jose

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

The list of food crops that grow in our summer heat is more than many expect (I just harvested 16 different leafy greens for my salad the other night). Papalo and vietnamese cilantro are both awesome cilantro substitutes that take the heat. The video would be hours long if I tried to cover them all!

[@Flowerfreak72]

New to Florida and glad I found your channel. One thing I'm wondering about is ants. If I were to sit anywhere in my garden for awhile the ants will eat me up. How are you able to control the ants?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

orange oil, ive got a video on it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKyYoSDoZqmn9U

[@Torcello11]

What kind of mulch is safe for garden beds? I looked and it seems the mulch additional things to keep the color etc and doesn't seem safe for an edible garden.

[@plamendobrev5416]

Great video. We are in Spring Hill and are just planting some Okra and Eggplant. When do you usually take your tomato plants out in the summer? We have an Everglade and hope to keep it as long as possible.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Depending on the amount of sun they can continue producing through the summer. I like to take a tomato once or month or so and pop it into the soil to grow a new plant. That way if the one fades out you got another on the way.

[@nebabraitis9825]

Would pine needles be a viable mulch solution

[@lovenmysouthernlife]

Hi! Thank you so much for the content, it is so hard to learn specifically for Florida growers. I have a space that is almost 100% percent shaded. Is there anything I can grow in that space during summer that can handle the heat but not need the sun?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

ginger and tumeric are perfect for that!

[@lovenmysouthernlife]

@@TheUrbanHarvest Thank you

[@mountainviewsoapcompany5712]

Hello! I just found your channel. I moved to Spring Hill, Florida an couple of years ago to care for my mom. I am having issues with the Big learning curve of growing in Florida. What part of Florida are you in?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Im the cusp of 9b/10a in St. Petersburg.

[@mountainviewsoapcompany5712]

The Urban Harvest - Organic Florida Gardening I think 🤔 I am in 9a ,9b: I have so much to learn!! I am hoping to find some land in the country so I can have an few chickens 🐓. Spring Hill isn’t very chicken and garden friendly.!Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@npeace312]

@@mountainviewsoapcompany5712 my friend keeps chickens in Spring Hill. Only issues are neighbor dogs. Best of luck to you!

[@malaplava4865]

I am just half an hour south of you in Palm Harbor ☺️

[@mountainviewsoapcompany5712]

@@malaplava4865 hi, I am sorry to say my mother passed away year ago October and We moved back to Illinois. 😢

[@nearlyorganicnoshing2798]

I just read that magnolia leaves are death to a garden, that they release a chemical that prevents growth. I was going to use them in my raised beds because we have loads of them, but I read they are better for weed control. Have you found any issues using them?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

I have a magnolia over part of the garden and don't actively mulch with them but I don't remove them either. I've been growing fine for the last several years.

[@n5868]

Hi. Wondering if your advice would be good for southern Mississppi.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Ive had folks says its working well in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, & South Texas that Im aware of.

[@merryrobertson4854]

Do you follow planting by the moon? Also, when you have starts, do you start them at any time?

[@terachuu4077]

When you say hot, try living in tropic and your house right 3 mtrs beside aspalt road. And all have pavement, the temperature is 30°C ++ all year. Even my fig tree have burn leaves in first year. I transplant it in bigger pots and have adapt. My greens easy to bolt. It gets better when 2 guava trees grow bigger and putting shade to house. Thank you for your info on micro climate. You explaining it well. At least my chilli pepper is blossoming, when the price of chilli is 2x the usual.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Yikes, sounds rough!

[@susanparker-heitel702]

Hi I am coming to pick up Roselle and Butterfly pea on Sunday. Can I shop then too or only online?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Unfortunately pre order only. We operate as a co op so not all the plants are at my place.

[@christinemartin1127]

At what point do you mulch? Will seedlings push through 4 inches of leaves?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

i mulch throughout the season as materials become available. If I direct sow seed I will pull the mulch away from that spot until they germinate then push it back in place.

[@tommybyrd2123]

It's June 14th. Can I plant Sugar Babies icebox watermelons and expect success? I appreciate your advice.

[@shelbybusque9864]

Hi! Do you find that plants that require "full sun" actually do better with a little partial shade here in the tampa bay in the summer time? I just feel like our sun is so strong very strong.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

yes absolutely! check out this video on sun: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKOsmYeMqK90jqc

[@GraftingTactick]

Great tips 👍

[@shelbybusque9864]

what time do you consider early morning for watering?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

When your up and able lol. You just want to try to avoid the heat of the day.

[@andreaszule1558]

Great information that I have been searching for!! Subd!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Awesome, thank you!

[@arethamatanis8009]

I love this video informative. I was trying to find the link for the seeds

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Glad it was helpful. Here you go: www.theurbanharvest.com/seedclub

[@stevenfoster2581]

I'm in Florida also. You mentioned clients um I can grow most of anything in ohio and I'm lost down here

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

It’s an adjustment for sure. I’ve got lots of content on my channel to help you get growing. Also what to plant when cheat sheets and a curated collection of seed on my site. I do virtual and in person private consultations as well.

[@LONESTARPIONEERING]

I needed to see this I'm going to use some of this in my KZbin videos if you don't mind. Thank you

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Absolutely! Happy gardening : )

[@jessyspeck7732]

Should we put the mulch after they sprout or before?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

after if you are direct sowing the seed

[@VintageFLA]

regarding watering in drier early summer times, what about a drip system?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

A drip system is always a great idea. Much more efficient at watering but comes with a price tag. I havent set it up yet at my new garden but always have in the past and intend to do so again.

[@ldays413]

Thanks for this... Do you have any advise on treating pest

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

kzbin.info/aero/PLXaHDuLes4F_kRs6cS0xcK2PDyKAU-skh

[@mariasanzredondo6383]

Very nicely explained and to the point. Where do I get the seeds or cuttings you described

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Many of them I have for sale on my website. If your out of my area (Tampa Bay) you would need to look for a permaculture nursery for some of the harder to find kinds.

[@madrabbitwoman]

Hot weather vegetable gardening can be done successfully even at higher temperatures (Australia 40+C)

[@krislopez1892]

Hi I live in south Florida! Love your videos. Can you tell me what kind of mulch you top your beds with?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Oak leaves, seaweed, or living mulch usually.

[@krislopez1892]

@@TheUrbanHarvest Thank you!

[@daveschreiner413]

Thank you, I needed the permission to pull my tired Everglade Tomatoes. 😀

[@todaywithsusan]

Just had to take up my Everglade tomatoes. Sad but they will be back!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Its a tough to make the call sometimes but its part of the cycle and seasons.

[@margaretmyers1058]

This was very helpful. Do you put the mulch on when you first create your bed? In other words should the mulch be put on before you plant seeds?

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

It can go either way. If your scattering seed all over then probably wait to mulch but if you are planting say a bean seed or two in one spot you can mulch and pull it away from the soil where you are planting. Does that make sense?

[@margaretmyers1058]

@@TheUrbanHarvest It makes perfect sense. Thanks so much!

[@victorfiore6332]

Does the type of mulch matter??

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

The more organic the better, look for untreated mulch as it will have less chemicals and be more beneficial for your garden.

[@victorfiore6332]

Thank you

[@happyfamily8624]

wow very nice video my friend I like it. like # 128

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Thanks for the visit

[@nicoledepietro8940]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Glad it helped!

[@todaywithsusan]

Great information but no matter how many times I I replay some parts I can not distinguish the names of some of the plants. Please list them or repeat the names several times for us older folks that have trouble hearing. Thanks.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Oh no, I will do that in the future! 1. Amaranth 2. Peppers (Arroz con pollo pictured) 3. Yardlong bean 4. Okra 5. Chaya 6. Sunflower 7. Lima bean 8. Sweet potato 9. Eggplant 10. Luffa

[@ryssery]

@@TheUrbanHarvestSusan B. Turn on The Closed Caption. Its the little box in the lower right marked "cc".

[@nancyfahey7518]

OMG I just got a good rain after 29 days.

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

its been soooo hot and dry... tis the season!

[@NewMexicoCountrySongs]

Hi just found your channel. Im in port charlotte fl and im about to start my first ever garden. Can you tell me why you have raised garden? Are they important? If so i will build them before i start planting.. thanks

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Heres a video I did on pros/cons of raised beds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noOvZp2npNl5aMU

[@NewMexicoCountrySongs]

@@TheUrbanHarvest thanks explains it. Too sandy. I love your giant blue repurposed pipes. I will keep my eye out for them. Thanks

[@joseramos-ky6oz]

for ur Spanish viewers, red kidney beans grow great in the summer. don't bother writing me back, i appreciate that u r very busy, b @ peace, Jose

[@blancamateo6342]

I have a big problem with these bugs look like blinded little machines, they attack my squash, calabaza etch. I'm afraid of them I think they bite

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Not sure what they are but if you know they are what's eating your squash you could do a soapy water spray to kill them on contact.

[@shelleyc.2576]

How do you manage squirrels? In one day they ate off all my sunflower heads.

[@HsingSun]

Setup a Trap!

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

rascals. I have a video on pest control. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5LcdJlsab99h8k

[@castaspell7]

Having lots of papaya trees and with them lots of rats ! Now how is it with all the great plants you just info ed us on with tats ? Does they attract them too ? We are taking of any signs of fruit but on one tree ...to stop the rat situation We ate in central Florida the Capitol for rats

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Rats are definitely present in our environment and they love fruit in general.

[@rosalynjohnson7414]

Hi castaspell,If your neighbors have cats, invite them over to your home,you want have to worry about rats anymore!Or foster a kitty,from your local shelters.

[@doreenaitken5308]

During the night my peppers and eggplant leaves get eaten

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

probably caterpillars. go out with a flashlight at night and they will be out feeding. very easy to spot with the flashlight.

[@doreenaitken5308]

Slugs everywhere. So destructive. Eventually we put down pellets, epsom salt and hand picking.

[@beewm4225]

Dont forget peanuts!

[@johnmirbach2338]

🤓👍✌👌🖖😎

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

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[@stevenfoster2581]

Get advice

[@TheUrbanHarvest]

Glad it’s helpful!