THIS is Why Your Plants Aren't Producing

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Are you having trouble with your garden? 🪴 I can help. Schedule a one on one meeting with me here 👉 calendly.com/petrinahomegrownflorida/gardenconsultation

[@mrbeyondthebeard]

You can change the "misting nozzle" with a "dripping nozzle" very inexpensively. Easily less than a dollar. Most of the big box stores usually carry them. Very easily swapped out as well.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

@@mrbeyondthebeardI’ll check into that. I’m pretty sick of the misting ones at this point.

[@mrbeyondthebeard]

@HomegrownFloridaZ9a you can get them in a variety of gph for mixing and matching plant needs on the same zone. Let me know if you have any questions, I do irrigation in the Bradenton/ Sarasota area.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

@@mrbeyondthebeardI just did a little research and it looks like I can pop them into my existing lines. What do you think of the Carpathen brand on Amazon? They have a starter kit with adjustable emitters. I figured I could connect the irrigation line to my existing tubing with one or two per beds then attach the emitter to the irrigation line. I assume the coupler is what you use to hook into my current tubing?

[@mrbeyondthebeard]

@HomegrownFloridaZ9a I've never used Carpathen, only Rain Bird, MaxiJet, MicroJet and Hunter. They seem to have good reviews though. Are your misters on a 1/4" tube and stand pipe? And is that plugged into a larger flexible tube?

[@JadeAngel33]

This is the most informative gardening video I’ve ever seen and I’ve been researching for years. Thank you!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

I’m so glad it was helpful 💚

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

Thank you for all the helpful tips. Another way you can use compost in your garden is to make a compost tea. I put a couple of scoops of compost into my 4"x6" organza bags tie the end and drop it into my 5 gallon bucket of water stir it up till the water is nice and brown and water my plants with it. I also make another compost fertilizer using the leaves from my aloe plants. I use my bullet blender and blend up the leaves whole and then pour the aloe into one of my organza bags over my five gallon bucket of water tie the bag and drop it into the bucket of water. I squeeze the bag in the water and stir it with a stick and pour it over my plants I use both of these on a regular weekly basis and you want to use them immediately after making them. Both of these methods work beautifully on all of my plants as liquid fertilizer and they are free. I recently purchased another soil moisture meter and it's been a game changer for my watering schedule, since I water by hand, plus it's helping be to not over water my plants. Happy Gardening Donna in Sarasota, FL zone 9-b

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Oh man. I totally forgot to mention that. Thanks for the reminder.

[@bandittwothree3765]

which moisture meter do you like? I could always try another haha

[@chrisz.9974]

Consider checking out “Dave’s fetid swamp water”.

[@juliannegill5486]

Garden irrigation - if you live in Hillsborough County, FL, you can attend a garden irrigation course at yhe extension office and get a free garden irrigation kit. Same for patio irrigation, composting bin, and rain barrel. Great classes! Always a good idea to check your local extension office.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

I love my extension office. I just did a class on citrus and walked away with a new HLB resistant mandarin tree.

[@juliannegill5486]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a - oohh, that's awesome.

[@mcanultymichelle]

You had mentioned the tropical fruit tree company Green Dreams and just got my first order.WOW I’m impressed with the plants and how well it was packaged 👍and they through in an extra baby banana tree 😊Thanks for the tip I will order from him again.The hard part is so many varieties to choose from 😂

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

I know! It’s so hard to pick!

[@WildFloridian]

Awesome tips Petrina!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Thanks lady 🥰

[@LaRa-youknowit]

We have a ton of deer. We use a motion sensor sprinkler, will turn on when they set them off. Is hard if a large area. Fence is still best.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Great suggestion. Glad to hear they work well.

[@MSgt_Boon]

Thank you for answering my question but that is exactly what I was saying that I do I leave no mulch during the coldest part so that way the soil stays cold for my brassicas and then I mulch it as the days get longer and hotter to help keep the soil moisture and keep it cooler. Also if people are interested I have my composting method on my channel where I combine my Tumblr with my mound and my chickens I know everybody can't do that but that's how I do it. Also just posted a video that shows my cauliflower that turned out excellent and my broccoli

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Thanks! I watched that video and thought it was really cool how the chickens break down the pile.

[@soniamarshall9293]

Thank you for all your time and information you supply for us. God bless.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

You are so welcome

[@keepitsimple3856]

Love love love when you post videos! North Florida gal here and this is my first summer of growing things other than Tomatoes, lol. You’ve given me a lot of inspiration :)

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

That is awesome! You got this 💚

[@lindapedersen-hylka7170]

Another great video. So much information here. I watched it once through but will watch it again, with a notebook this time. Thanks for answering my question about the sun. Love the idea if taking pictures at different times of the day. Very helpful. Love these Q & A videos, so helpful.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching

[@annebarca8277]

Thanks for this! I'm a newbie vegetable gardener. I love that you put compost in your pots. It's something I have always done to save money, since soil is expensive. Half full of mulch (chip drop, I'm gonna need more pots :-) ), cardboard, what have you, half full of soil, then the plants. I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the GREAT work!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

It definitely saves money and helps build soil. 💚

[@elizabethhendriks9030]

Fabulous video took notes can’t wait to apply this knowledge thank you so much!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

I’m so glad you enjoyed 💚

[@dianaweatherford5005]

Has anyone ever cover-cropped with mustard in Florida? I read they help discourage root-knot nematodes as well as additional bio matter to the soil.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Yes I’ve seen that but they prefer our cooler season and that is our prime growing season. Sunn hemp reduces RKN, increased nitrogen and creates even more biomass. It also grows best in summer during our down season which is what it’s my favorite

[@juliannegill5486]

Fig cuttings - I see you have some fig cuttings on your table. Did you order from IV Organics in Feb? Lol

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

You have a good eye! I actually did a trade with someone for the fig cuttings. They haven’t started growing yet but I’m holding out hope

[@terrahs2807]

Is it better to water in the morning before the sun or at night after the sun is setting?

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

The morning is better because the plants dry off quicker which reduces possible disease. But if you can only water at night, it’s better that they get water than none.

[@MSgt_Boon]

By the way great video as usual thanks again.

[@davidpatrick2163]

Northwest Texas here. I just found your channel and I subscribed immediately. I am changing my gardening style this year from direct planting to raised gardens and containers. For mulch, I was considering plain old straw and maybe some alfalfa hay. Both are inexpensive. Any thoughts about that? I'll keep watching and liking your videos!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

I’ve never used either before but I’ve heard of other people who had issues with weed seeds popping up so just be prepared.

[@kiyamaorchids]

nice sharing, thank you

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

My pleasure 💚

[@Janice213]

Great video, so much info! Would love to hear more about your lychee tree yummm i also put branches and dry leaves in bottom of my grow bags last year, now I’m super curious if it has composted now.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

My container tomatoes are starting to look like they are on their way out so I’m very curious what it looks like in there.

[@ellaua851]

Thank you for your answer! I have another question, I’m filling up my garden bed for the first time and I got a good deal for compost. I have a lot now, 1 yard. Can I use that to fill my beds or should o also use top soil? Is there such a thing as too much compost? I have layered cardboard, pine tree needles/branches/leaves on the bottom

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

There is such a thing as too much. You could definitely fill the top 3-4 inches with compost with no problem but if you need it to be deeper, I would mix it with sand, peat moss, or top soil.

[@ellaua851]

Thank you so much!

[@اميرناظم-ك4ظ]

Nice dear ❤

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Thanks 🤗

[@اميرناظم-ك4ظ]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a welcome dear ❤

[@handmaidblessings]

Finally someone gets how to use human fertilizer! Thank you for sharing this!

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Haha I love homemade fertilizer!

[@StricklyBiznas]

Is it too late to start cucumbers? Do you recommend direct sow or transplant?

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Now is a great time but get them in soon. Direct sow is best. 💚

[@juliannegill5486]

Ollas - has anyone tried using ollas? I'm currently experimenting in one of my raised beds.

[@jeaniebeanie3350]

Leaf miners are my nemesis. No matter what I do my poor leaves just look like trails and roadways. I can’t figure out how to fl get rid of them. They laugh at neem oil.

[@sandrabrown6860]

❤❤

[@RubyVee14]

I just went out and got a fake owl that has a bobble head. My other idea to scare the squirrel away from my lettuces and greens was to use a mylar balloon in the same style that the elders used - the tinfoil looking items dangling from strings... but my husband protested that look. I'll let you know if fake owl works.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

I have 3 of them, lol. Helps with some birds but the squirrels literally run on top of them. 😂

[@RubyVee14]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a AH that figures.

[@marilynearl6887]

I really having trouble with starting flowers from seed. My marigolds start to germinate and then die in a few days

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

That’s usually a sign that the soil is too moist and they “dampened off”. The other reason might be lack of direct sunlight but usually they get super skinny and tall before they die.

[@marilynearl6887]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a I did have is my rise hydrophonics garden and it started to look wilting then, so I took it out and put in dirt to try and save it. . The soil is moist so I will try and back off wartering it and see if it helps. It is under a grow light inside so light is ok.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

@@marilynearl6887hmmm that’s interesting. Hydroponic systems are a little different. Did you remove the humidity domes once they sprouted? Is there algae on the top of the pods? Try again and see if it’s just a fluke.

[@marilynearl6887]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a I removed the dome and actually a couple months old starting to have small fruits on it . I wonder if part of it a nutrient issue

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

@@marilynearl6887that would be my next guess. Hydroponic systems are usually fool proof but algae or nutrients can definitely cause havoc.

[@richardfoshee3244]

Depending on your county, you may NOT be able to harvest seaweed legally. This is because the seaweed *is* a living habitat and provides food for local sea turtles.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Good point. It’s over abundant where I am but that’s not the case everywhere.

[@MsAuraMatic]

Here in NE Florida, squirrels, raccoons and moles destroy my garden.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Oh no. Physically barriers are the best way to deter those pests.

[@meeeeze]

Is there something else we can use instead of blood meal? We shouldn't support slaughterhouse 😿 Also, have you heard of veganic gardening?

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Someone was just telling me about that. They suggested Dr Earth Fertilizer. It’s plant and fish derived. You could also do alfalfa pellets or grow Sunn hemp as a cover crop. All have high nitrogen

[@bandittwothree3765]

KZbin keeps deleting my comment as spam, so annoying. Anyways, I'll try to nest comment a few resources for sunlight calculators (by zip code), soil temperature maps (updated daily, really cool). Below ↓

[@bandittwothree3765]

Greencast has daily updated soil temp maps.

[@bandittwothree3765]

can't post links bc, well, YT, but easily findable by search engine. Also 12 or 15 mil drip tape is super easy and cheaper than 1/4" drip setup, imo.

[@HomegrownFloridaZ9a]

Thanks! This is very helpful.

[@bandittwothree3765]

@@HomegrownFloridaZ9a trying to teach the master a thing or two haha

[@bandittwothree3765]

"Sun Calc" and "Sun Earth Tools" are both online solar calculators. The latter takes a few more minutes of setup time, but you can get a really interesting yearly chart where you can visualize the sun pattern for a locale for an entire year (same format as a Smith Chart). And estimate shadow distance for a location of the yard by date.