Growing Tomatoes for Profit!!

[@BB_outdoors]

There's not too many young people getting into farming anymore keep up the good work

[@albertledesma5173]

He didn’t just “get into” farming. They’re already an orchard operation.

[@Moldy_Clementine]

Because a huge number of farmers struggle and barely make it these days. alot have to work jobs still

[@Moldy_Clementine]

Because a huge number of farmers struggle and barely make it these days. alot have to work jobs still

[@collossalcoleclips7609]

Well usually happened when the government turns its back on home farms and let corporations take over the entire mid west

[@the_shadow_healer]

I'm just starting in farming, the key is to stay small to medium size, grow high demand produce and flowers. The demand for local organic food has been on the rise the past ten years.

[@tonyperez2204]

This kid is smart, hardworking.. I like that in young people.. he prob has the sweetest girl in town.. keep it up bro... Grow some Jalapenos.. $$$$$

[@paulnovak833]

Loving this channel... 34 year old male nurse with 3 kids... Finally have land to start my dream of farming... You are teaching me a lot... Keep it up bud

[@farmerdre1]

I'm glad I can share my knowledge with you!

[@newdog2015]

Paul Novak I’m a 30 year old nurse just finished my FNP only to be able to buy land faster than my RN salary and start my dream. Best of luck to you!!

[@amelbaghdad9938]

Good luck to all.. I am an RN, I just get a 25 acres and I am. going to follow my dream ,working with plants and making $$$.. stress less...

[@HuxleysShaggyDog]

How's it going a year later?

[@scottmcclenahan6681]

I'm also a male nurse, NICU is my area. I'm also a veteran and trying to transition to farming with prn nursing in the side. How has the past two years been?

[@LifeyApp]

love how open you are with the specifics, thanks!

[@MrRPM110]

It sounds like a family effort. Like the storage, warehouse, equipment, ect.. you are a hard working man who is making the place happen but also a very lucky man to have such a great base to start with. Looks like tomatoes can be a great business! Im very jealous

[@farmerdre1]

Thanks for the support on my channel!

[@justaskjim1066]

We

[@thegarden9470]

Thanks buddy. I now grow a lot of tomatoes and quadrupled what I was getting from my previous salary in a US Base. God bless you.

[@jksatte]

Are you big on social media? How do you market your product? I would love to do something like that. Sounds interesting. Janice

[@thedestroyer3879]

do you pay taxes and if so how much?

[@thedestroyer3879]

@Steven Thompson it is also illegal not to py taxes

[@thedestroyer3879]

@Steven Thompson at least where i am fro. If you make a certi. amout of money selling vegatbles or just anything you need to report it or something im mot an expert. And even if taxes are theft its still the law sadly

[@thedestroyer3879]

@Steven Thompson you know i cant disagree with you on that

[@danfearon1343]

it's good to see a young guy with good practical common sense on farming and business.

[@ethanporto1745]

Absolutely subscribed!!! I’m 22 and have been dying to get into farming since I was 16, I love plants more than anything, idky 😂 I just love plants. it’s hard for young people to get into farming unless you where born into it. I finally got some land in Oklahoma and am gonna start growing and see how it goes

[@Hireup95]

Blessings on this endeavor, I've been pondering the same.

[@growjaysimpson4646]

Where do u grow the weed though?

[@locomotive5A]

in his extra "storage shed" in the back

[@growjaysimpson4646]

@@locomotive5A there's never an extra shed when you're growing weed.

[@Shitbird3249]

@@growjaysimpson4646 exactly it’s just “the” shed.

[@AlarmingTwitch]

​@@growjaysimpson4646 this guy gets it

[@CE-vd2px]

@@growjaysimpson4646 except in California 🤪

[@willm5814]

Love it! Making money in an hinest wholesome way!

[@edwardsofin3593]

Got to give a big THANKYOU to 10th Generation Dairyman for telling about this channel...this great channel. Also very super great.

[@toddanderson7484]

awesome work man, hoping to start a small business like this with my aunt

[@jabluerodriguez5379]

How has it been ?

[@samuelswank8665]

WISH YOU THE BEST

[@65stang98]

I just started my first garden this year and its going very well so far here in to july. Mostly tomatoes some cucumbers and peppers. But i love growing tomatoes id love to somehow make a business like you have going. This first garden was a good start just 20 tomato plants purple cherokees, big boys, and some cherry tomatoes.

[@butw8t866]

One day I’m gunna do this I’m already quarter way of saving for my first greenhouse build and property

[@excapparez5861]

Thanks for helping folks learn about farming.

[@melissamphande4323]

How do you keep bugs off of your field tomatoes? We want to do organic, so anything natural would be best for us.

[@ryuken4065]

High brix levels, sealed indoor/greenhouse with controlled environment, and there's usually organic insect and bug spray, you can also get natural predators for whatever you're trying to get rid of.

[@TheAdhdGardener]

Was totally thinking of doin this actually hence me finding ur vid. Ima use san marzanos and a few others that are indeterminate..theyll grow all spring thru fall!

[@cristobalpacheco4202]

Great video, please also show how you remove those stakes? Do you have a video on how you start your tomatoes from seed?

[@farmerdre1]

I will in the fall. I have a video I did earlier this year on starting the seeds

[@zmblion]

Starting my own small farm this yr hoping in a few yrs to be able to go to farmers markets still have alot to learn. But i do have a nice piece of land up here in north MO

[@Slava-ukraini_]

Can do talk about your future plans next? Do you play on expanding, doing your own thing? Building that empire. Keep up the great vids

[@Slava-ukraini_]

Also be wary the music is always like 3x as loud as your voice. Have to keep turning up and down.

[@farmerdre1]

@@Slava-ukraini_ I need to get a mic so that's the problem!

[@Jessica-mq3mm]

We got our high tunnel through a grant too, but hurricane winds came through and ripped it to shreds a few years later. in 2019, we re-built it and used it for my wedding reception before getting it replanted in the fall. :) Thank you so much for your practical wisdom. We're going to try and sell tomato plants this year.

[@boobyjoe5769]

Wow, you must be rich!!! Making that tomato money!

[@farmerdre1]

Naw man, farming is expensive!!

[@jefferythao4243]

Yip. Takes hard work and have a passion for it.

[@kimberlycalancea]

very informative! keep up the good work!!👊🏼👊🏼

[@farmerdre1]

👍👍

[@jab376]

@@farmerdre1 how many people do you employ to run the project?

[@unitedstatesdale]

Excellent channel. Lol, I sell + - 40 lbs every saturday in front of my house that I grow all year around. 5 bucks per pound...sell out in 30 minutes Extra cash 😁😁

[@growingthegrable2962]

This is what I want to do! If you ever want to give advice to someone starting out I’d love to listen and learn!!

[@conniejsanford4202]

Love your site! Teach me..I wanna learn from the best!! You!

[@johno2504]

I've never had good tomatoes in the usa always to wattery imo. Only tomatoes I like are the ones that people get seeds from Belarus and plant them in their back yards, much more solid and flavorful.

[@khemboi4086]

Which variety do they grow? Appreciate your time

[@mathgasm8484]

I am starting to grow tomatoes and blackberries mostly. I have 12.5 acres to play with of family land.

[@pms1953]

I love your video on tomatoes. You sir are a very hard worker.

[@chrisworthen1538]

We just finished our first high tunnel which was purchased with an NCRS grant.

[@chandrawhite7904]

Definitely going to try that red deuce next year. They appear to stay short and are FULL of tomatoes. Will be great for my little home garden. Thanks!

[@farmerdre1]

Do it, the best tomatoes ever!

[@johnpollard744]

Like most younger business people they completely forget to include cost. Labor is your number one cost. I can guarantee you don't grow your tomatoes for 20-30 cents a pound. I love the channel.

[@65stang98]

if you do the labor yourself it is indeed free. Sure time costs something but all it costs is what youd rather be doing so no monetary cost.

[@johnpollard744]

@@65stang98 You made my point for me. You work for free!

[@blakespower]

the people probably want sweet corn too! especially this time of the year! used to see these stands on the sides of the road farmers sold them direct to people driving but you have to find a good location that cops or state highway workers wont kick you off

[@jackosallotment6224]

Super stuff as normal. Glad you explained a little more on the background and history of this set up. That’s a great 👍 harvest rating for the toms and as you day you pay for the quality. Obviously I grow for myself, family and friends but I also pass on produce to others and they donate for the various charities I believe in such as cancer research etc keep up the good work cheers 🍻

[@farmerdre1]

Thanks man!

[@lemagreengreen]

Looks ideal if you've got the climate, commercial tomato growing where I am is pretty restricted to greenhouses which is a big investment

[@dallytv1699]

Hey bro i am a young farmer to good work bro, i learm you can use steel aswell cuz u know the wood wears away, n if u get it copper based uk tomatoes need copper so its a win win. Thanks for the tips bro one love, stay growing. This inspired me to start my channel to

[@ДревнійУкр-н7н]

Hello, I'm from Ukraine, good video like subscription! I wanted to ask if it makes sense now to start a greenhouse business in the United States with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. What is the situation with the sale of finished products?

[@SteveDurante]

seems more real/genuine with weeds showing.

[@gotanygrapes831]

Yeah but you have to pick them out so they don’t rob nutrients from your plants

[@Deutschehordenelite]

would love to hear the story of how your family started the orchard! I think this could be a video where you get multiple of your family members in on it!

[@GraftingTactick]

Tons and tons of tomatoes 👍

[@GutenGardening]

Came over from The Veggie Boys!

[@jeffschmidt4795]

What size is your green house tunnel how many plants you have in the tunnel what do you think u getting on a average lbs of tomatoes per plant

[@farmerdre1]

30×96 high tunnel. 23.8 lbs per plant!

[@norlynekamwaza1579]

@Farmer Dre are the measurements in feet or metres?

[@greglahue5690]

@@norlynekamwaza1579 Feet

[@simtaylor4900]

How are you dealing with the white flies? I have a huge problem with them

[@Jacobyte1746]

Are you able to grow the same variety of tomatoes year after year in the same ground. Reason I'm asking is normally when growing crops you rotate what you are growing so that you don't have problems with pests and diseases. You are doing a great job there as well as putting up videos in your channel.

[@tom_greenery]

You can send off soil samples and find out exactly what dry amendments you need to add. That’ll prepare the soil to exactly what a tomato plant needs

[@stompingpartridge258]

Nice setup, i'm very jealous! That polytunnel, having the sides open like that prevents blight and mildew?

[@jackyelnats3543]

Or heat stabilisation

[@HD-Unlimited]

hey farmer dre, what plastic/fabric did you use to cover the ground and then were able to burn the holes in?

[@mrk4637]

I sell mine 1.25lb all day everyday. The reason anything more is too expensive is most people who buy bulk are buying for canning. If its cheaper to buy double the amount at superstore already canned people don't buy them here. Good on ya for living in an area where prices do good!

[@loganseriani3910]

In palisade, Colorado where some of the best peaches in the world are grown, 2020 was a bad year. They lost 60% of the crop due to a freeze.

[@Kchotsauce]

how many lbs does 1 plant produce on average and how often?

[@Toskyval]

Hi, digit from Europe here, a curiosity: how many greenhouses are you using for the tomatoes, and how many square meter they cover (each one)?

[@daltonhayes5381]

If you could guide me it would be very helpfull and thankfull * would you recommend growing infabric growing bags * and what soil would you prefer if so sir thank you

[@KingKunta.]

I know of another plant u can make 5k a week off of with alot fewer plants......

[@tom_greenery]

What are y’all using for nutrients?

[@MimsysGarden]

Great info! 💚

[@glcrashaw]

I live in NC you think I can do this?

[@ramboogreenhands]

Brilliant bro 👏 i myself love growing food show that you can make a beautiful life working the ground

[@milesgiehtbrock8510]

How do you start tapping into wholesale markets?

[@Moondoggy1941]

Thanks for the video, I sub'd, I like to grow tomatoes but we get hot here Zone 9, 90 to 115 degrees for 4 months 30% humidity, I am thinking about doing some shade structure.

[@hamsesaeeed1564]

How many plants you planted?

[@nicefella2u]

Great video. Where do you buy the enclosed plastic area?

[@mariamalshaer]

I love the way you explain things, thanks a lot man, question please! Where are you located? Thanks

[@farmerdre1]

Southwest Missouri

[@jab376]

@@farmerdre1 what type plastic cover are you using?

[@storedaway]

Thanks for sharing and being so transparent New sub here

[@autonomous_collective]

How much did you sell your tomatoes for?

[@robertpait1916]

Why do you grow in a high tunnel? To control water from rain?

[@the_shadow_healer]

Control the sun's heat on the plants. The tunnel provided shading which produces a more beautiful plant leading to beautiful tomatoes. Plants that get sun burned don't produce pretty fruit. I believe he is in Florida where it's always sunny and hot.

[@pondholloworchards]

Have you use any kind of pest control at all on those tomato plants

[@mmezzanine]

Which varieties do you grow?

[@adamvigil274]

I heard people complaining how poor farmers are I'm about to start here in a few months and I've come to learn it's a hustle you have to diversify not all farmers are poor bad farmers are poor. It's like any other business give the customer what they want that's why these people are profitable.

[@Kgbbullionbandits]

Is that 5k in a week all year or once a year? Great what you be doing

[@BlackShinobi.]

Obviously seasonal lol but it’s enough for the dry seasons

[@officialspaceefrain]

Hahaha tomatoe plants don't give birth weekly. 😂😂😂

[@tracki7936]

What is the name of the seed variety?

[@justinthomas27]

I sell heirloom tomatoes $3/lb in Sacramento, California. People complain about the prices but they always come back.

[@andrewmichael345]

So much respect for farmers 👍👍

[@southernracing2468]

Your actually pretty local to me that’s awesome!

[@UnderdogWarrior]

How come you prefer this over single stemming in the high tunnel?

[@makeitkate3240]

How do you harden off all of the field tomato plants?

[@cliffordincalifornia]

How many tomato plants are there ?

[@52CA]

How do you have time for 10 markets and grow at the same time?

[@ben8606]

Great videos! My new favorite channel

[@farmerdre1]

Thanks

[@serg_lupescu]

Almost at 1k subs man!

[@farmerdre1]

Can't wait

[@halasimov1362]

Red Deuce.. That's what I should call my beets! 😂

[@jonathan1613]

Hey buddy great video you got you earned yourself a subscriber!!! What kind of insecticide you use for your maters? I tried to grow a good batch last year but them bugs got to it fore I could do anything for and I couldn't save anything so I'm begging for a bone here im a first time grower so I know little about it.

[@tinayenleya1486]

Hey bro, try malasol

[@allrightbruh]

White plastic coverage on the ground, what it does??

[@MakelleBell]

Keeps the weeds out

[@swrtsolutionsinc.1092]

The model of the "ideal soil" is one that is 50% pore space and of that, half is filled with water adhered to the soil particles and the other half is filled with air. Plant roots need both consistent and adequate amounts of air and water in the soil to perform their functions and if they have both they are efficient and long lived in the soil. Long lived roots allow plants to use more of their energy to produce above ground growth in the form of biomass and crop. Coarse textured or sandy soils have an imbalance in that the pore space will contain much more air and much less water (9 to 15%) than the ideal soil. SWRT subsurface membranes correct this imbalance by detaining/retaining twice as much rainfall or irrigation water in the rootzone to optimize plant growth and production.

[@footballclips9193]

How much can you get per green house a month ? And is every month producing money ?

[@chuyulater8251]

What is the Price to build or buy One of those high tunnels?

[@timothysamuel6475]

Well done Sir, I always gained a lot from your videos, please help me to provide answer to this question. Is prone my tomatoes time to time necessary in achieving great harvest/ higher yield?

[@gwc3721]

WHAT BRAND GREENHOUSE IS THAT? i LIKE ALL THE BRACING.

[@stevenpalmore4299]

Solar poweered radiant floor heat would be boss for green house

[@chrisrice2854]

Would you post a link . To the farmers helping site . In order to get a hoop house . For the beginning farmer. Thanks again.

[@drewarensberg3162]

Great video! How much area is under your high tunnels?

[@elasesinoespritual341]

How many tomatoe plants will you need to pull off 5k a week.

[@malignantosis7815]

NO joke, you can land a role in a Hollywood Italian Gangster movie.. A Capo role, even an boss or under boss.. Thanks for the videos they are very informative..

[@GutenGardening]

Awesome video!

[@danielely7437]

Man I’m not to far from you. Love what your doing and have similar desires to do the same thing. I also shop at Morgan county seed ;)

[@farmerdre1]

Where do you live?

[@danielely7437]

Stover

[@todddecoteau2547]

What state are you growing in?

[@ThaPepperPlug]

Now I have to come up with a new Farming name 😂

[@shawnfaulkner7889]

You wouldn't have insect problems if you enclose the entire Greenhouse👍 and if you switched over to using aeroponics you would get three times the yield. Give or take.👍

[@justinwhite5859]

Great video 👍🏼very informative!

[@gabeolson-jensen8676]

You should do workshops like Curtis stone. You should do a farm day with each other

[@footballclips9193]

Hey great vid ! Idk much about farming but super interested atm. How long does it take after planting the seed for it to grow big enough to produce tomatoes? And how long do you wait after you pick tomatoes from a branch for it to regrow again ?

[@gkmreddy5592]

Where it is located

[@jimmyjolly4184]

Do you have to hire someone to sale at the markets for you or how does that work for you