4 SIMPLE WAYS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR SWEET POTATO PLANTS

[@ranelldacus9654]

I miss seeing these two, they make me laugh as well as educate.

[@eayers1178]

I've been cooking my corn in the microwave with the husk in place, and then I cut the bottom off , hold the ear by the silk, and shake the ear out. No silk left on the corn. Perfect!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds great!

[@DustySplinters]

Travis, I hope you give thanks for time with your Dad. I never had much time with my Dad in later years, Miss him ever day. Peace, Walter

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We certainly enjoy our time together. Sorry for your loss.

[@dadandmoms7054]

@@gardeningwithhoss Nice to see you laughing on the show, Trav. During these challenging times, your 'sense of humor' is medicine. I certainly give thanks to GOD for you and your Dad. Wowowowowow! Imagine if all parents and adult-children could have a bond like you and Greg have. What a wonderful world it would truly be. Keep on cherishing each other. We are all the better for getting the opportunity to see sweet, family time between you two. All in all, I'm very glad you can be happy for each other's successes in your Dream Gardens. May this bolster your spirit!~Much Respect, Ms. Leigh~ ['Golden Rule' Farmstead - Matthew 7: 12]

[@lindafriesen3559]

My Grandmother had an old fig tree like that. Daddy dug down & chopped off a piece of root. Planted it at home & we got the same big figs. That root is now atleast 60 years old and the tree is still going strong!!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

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[@robineggblue-bp3rq]

My family raised sweet potatoes for resale when I was a kid. We had a "setter" (I've seen modern versions online) that set the plants after we placed them in a clip that carried them down to the ground level and laid them in the furrow. It would plant them sideways like you were illustrating.

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

I just learned that okra is good for detoxifying mycotoxins from mold and infections, so that’s a good reason to plant more. I’ll try to pickle them this year too. I also put in the flower bed because they bring humming birds!

[@CraigArndt]

Put your corn cobs submerged in water in a pot, turn the heat on medium and when a rolling boil begins, set your timer 2 minutes. Then shut it down and take them out to rest a bit. Those kernels will be some of the most tender, plump kernels you had.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

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[@shauncharles4610]

y'all are too amazing people that i love to listen to the show has taught me so much about being a gardener and about life . This is the first year i provided potatoes for my family to eat amen give the glory of God

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Great to hear Shaun! We're glad to have you as a viewer!

[@donnastormer9652]

If you use field fence and T posts on both sides of your tomatoes you’ll never have a problem again. It only takes 2 posts on a 30 ft row.

[@sarahdowner4806]

I am super awkward and not meant for the camera, but I've submitted a video. Happy to support a good company!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you!

[@misstlc7136]

Momma Hoss are you starvin poor Greg?? 😂😂😂😂

[@carochiqui1]

Hi there :) A little bit late, but I've only just now seen this video... I also have a fig tree like the one ya'll where talking about. Down here in Uruguay they call them (transliterated) "three on one plate". And yes, they are dark and large :) And yes, they are an older variety.

[@carochiqui1]

If you want to google it, they call it "tres en un plato"

[@nickcasper2350]

GREG!! Stop making that corn look sooo good!! I can't wait to plant in a few weeks.

[@jackiekatz8286]

You two are so funny. 🤣🤣 thanks for all the information.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching!

[@dkleath8697]

I'm in N.Sac.Valley, CA (Zone 9b) watching for 1st time 21July22. Thanks ya'll!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Welcome, thanks for joining us.

[@orchepiaviolinviola]

Love it! Greg always eats!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

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[@melisagraham587]

I love it when Greg gets hisself tickled. 🤣you gotta go easy on that corn.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

😂

[@michaeldoucetsr.8704]

Talking sweet potatoes, have you or anyone you know grown Mahon Yams? These are sweet potatoes and not yams. Im growing some this year. Leaves look like oak leaves. Gona be pulling tators in 3 weeks.They were planted on mothers day. Todays date is 9/17/20 Orange, Tx. zone 9 near sabine lake. Love the show, very informative, TY both, Mike

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Have not tried those.

[@JamesSmith-pt8dy]

Hey .. everyone Moniee-Mon, is listening thanks for the info vedios keep doing what'cha do best God bless ya!.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We appreciate you watching.

[@ginadisalvo5186]

I love watching these. I wonder why you don't do them live? This seems like a really good format for a live show.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

When we first started, we tried doing them live. Had some technology issues getting the live feed from a DSLR camera to the computer. Also, we're usually busy working in our gardens at 8:00pm. So we'd have to do it at a different time if we did it live.

[@shelleyhinojosa3565]

My question is related to record keeping for your garden plots. What methods do you use to keep up with what plot got what fertilizer or pesticides and when or when you planted what crops where last time and how they performed etc., etc. I absolutely LOVE your show!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You're watching our records. This KZbin channel is a great diary for us.

[@rodneyharouff5739]

you'all're funny. i like the show.

[@mikehenderson7170]

Sprayed my sweet corn 3 times during the growing season with spinosad. Found one ear worm in 250 ears of corn, not bad at all. I am a firm believer in that stuff, but one thing I would suggest, don"t spray it during the Heat of the day, got a little leaf burn that was my bad I knew better.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Always a good idea to spray late in the evenings. Glad it worked for you though!

[@thewildingslanding]

Oh geez... I mention y'all in a lot of my videos... I'll plumage through them and send some of the videos.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

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[@miketaylor775]

Monster tomatoes, monster trellis. Cattle panel little brother. I know you have them. 😉

[@jeantaylor9440]

I've been taking your suggestion and spraying once a week alternating neem oil and spinosad. This has been great for controlling most insects in my garden (I've only smashed 4 bean beetles and two 'tater bugs!) However, this last spray, just as I finished, a sweet little thunderstorm slid right over the mountain and we has a short shower. Should I spray again? When?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Wait a couple days and do it again.

[@SB-ic2kl]

I'm having issues with my Red Snapper tomatoes too. These tomatoes are so big that they are breaking the stem that is holding up the cluster. Luckily it has been happening when they are just turning red so I can bring them inside to finishing ripping. These plants are just loaded with giant tomatoes LOL. Guess its a good problem to have.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It's crazy how big these tomatoes are!

[@MrDanrn999]

Thank you

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You're welcome

[@terryduprie6313]

Great show. I planted my slips a bit early, but they are looking nice. But all of a sudden I have a problem with moles eating the roots. How do I control the moles and keep them away from my sweet potatoes?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds like a problem a cat could solve.

[@brokencage9723]

Old post but moles don't eat roots "Voles do" they can be hard to eradicate.

[@jeremyedgeworth9087]

Great tips in this video. Wished y’all guys would have posted this 2 weeks ago. I plants 100 Georgia jets. First time growing sweet potatoes. Do you let the vines run wild or try and contain them in a row?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Let them run within the plot. You can keep them trimmed on the edge of the plot with a mower or tiller.

[@jeremyedgeworth9087]

Hoss Tools thanks for the info. Much appreciated

[@garthmcgibbon4285]

Replant replant replant!

[@horseblinderson4747]

Make stakes out of schedule 40 PVC and use a T on the top and run a guy line through the t fitting and stake it up with a rope.

[@bhappyhome9294]

Thanks so much for all your amazing videos! I watch all of them! I even decided to try and start my own garden. One quick question I was deciding on where to plant my potatoes and was wondering how they do in shade will they grow well or do they like the sun? Thanks so much for all your inspiring words.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

A little shade won't hurt the potatoes. Potatoes don't like really hot weather.

[@bhappyhome9294]

​@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks so much!

[@miketaylor775]

Listen to your Daddy boy!

[@staciewilkes4506]

How well will sweet potatoes do in a raised bed and how much area would I need to dedicate for them to grow?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You can definitely grow them in a raised bed. Just be prepared for the vines to run down the sides of the bed and sprawl along the ground a little.

[@larryrobertson3310]

my deal is the deer love my sweet tatta leaves

[@hdborden]

Hi! This is my first year growing purple hull peas. They are just starting to flower, how do I know when they are ready to pick? I don't want to pick them too late or too early. Thanks for your time. ~ Harry

[@gardeningwithhoss]

When the pods turn purple and you can see the peas enlarged along the pods.

[@anniegaddis5240]

We buttered a slice of bread then rolled the cob through it. grandma taught me, but Mom was too "dignified" to do that. Have any ways to keep squirrels from eating all the figs, any kind if trap you can sit in the bush?

[@TalkingThreadsMedia]

Have you ever tried the Wapsipinicon Peach Tomato?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Have not.

[@creinicke1000]

I'm just a back yard , with a couple raised beds and grow bags in AZ.. but I put my organic sweet potatoes bought at the store or farmers market in dirt.. the slips came up pretty well.. I planted them in various spots as experiment to see what happens. So no buying slips is my point.. what do you think?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If the slips start growing and putting on leaves, you should be good to go!

[@trevorholland7]

🤣 I’m gona try that, grow some triple sweet and tell them it’s silver queen

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Go for it!

[@dadandmoms7054]

@@gardeningwithhoss Greg said that you've got to work 'em over when they think they are the best at everything. I paraphrased it, however, you get the idea. Hilarious! *kind ROFL*~Caring Regards, Ms. Leigh~ ['Golden Rule' Farmstead N:OW] ^Matthew 7:12^

[@garyfraze1501]

The wife and I love your videos and have learned a great deal for use in our garden. One thing we have wondered. In several of the videos it's obvious you are using some type of powered tiller. You mentioned you don't have a tractor but what type tiller do you use? Do you have any recommendations for the serious gardener on what brand of tiller is best? Thanks Gary and Jane

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have three tillers that we will use between both our gardens. We have an old Troy-Bilt Horse tiller that we've had for a while and even had to replace the motor. It works well, but has some mechanical issues from time to time. We also have a Grillo and a BCS. Both of those are highly-recommended if you're looking at getting a new one.

[@stickshooksandstrings5069]

Love your show and am learning so much. I'm growing onions up north here in PA. I've been putting down the ammonium sulfate weekly and my tops look fabulous. What exactly is bulbing? What am I looking for so I don't end up with beautiful tops and no onions? Thanks for your help.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Bulbing is the stage where the actual bulb of the onion starts enlarging. You can tell when it happens because the ground will start cracking around the onion plant.

[@stickshooksandstrings5069]

@@gardeningwithhoss thank you I get that now, next question...What type of fertilization should I continue after bulbing if any?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

No fertilizer after bulbing begins, just sufficient water.

[@stickshooksandstrings5069]

@@gardeningwithhoss thanks for all your help. Can't wait to taste those Walla Wallas!

[@lindamckeown2830]

Travis how are your half runner beans doing? Have you harvested any yet? How do you like them?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Just starting to bloom now, but the vines are extremely prolific.

[@carricowherd3826]

How did your dahlias experiment go? I grew some from seed this year and got some very cool colors.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

They did well, but was wanting them to have longer stems for cut flowers. The stems was too short.

[@carricowherd3826]

@@gardeningwithhoss mine grew tall but the flowers were smaller than I would have liked. I'm hoping by saving the tubers for next year that I'll get some size.

[@charliewilliams8794]

I garden in containers mostly and my corn didnt get enough sulfur so I'd like to start some more and I was wondering could I dig up the grass till it do you think k I could plant the corn I'd put some horse manure and till it in. I dont know anything else to do but fertilize them. Would this work?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Horse manure will work, just make sure you incorporate it into the soil well.

[@charliewilliams8794]

@@gardeningwithhoss thank you

[@jhutto3814]

I mixed rock phosphate in the soil when I planted my slips. do you think I need to fertilize with the phosphorus on the first cultivation?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Probably, hard rock phosphate takes a while to become available

[@jhutto3814]

@@gardeningwithhoss What phosphorus would you say to use then?

[@jhutto3814]

@@gardeningwithhoss Ok, just looked it up, and this rock phosphate is not hard rock. So I guess that means it's soft rock, and says it is readily available. Jesus, you have to have a degree to know how to fertilize. Does that mean I'm ok then?

[@msladymud]

What kind of cover crop do you plsnt?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We plant all kinds. Do a search on our channel and we have a playlist for cover crops.

[@jeffmartin693]

Travis , I too am prone to over watering, maybe my biggest down fall, what is the best way to know when to give them the water and how to know when it is enough?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You can look at the leaves and tell when they need water. Just give them enough to get the leaves perky.

[@jeffmartin693]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks

[@viniceduring1402]

I'm growing a trash can of sweet potatoes this year. Im the only 1 who likes them...I plan on adding compost as it grows...is that 2 much nitrogen?

[@viniceduring1402]

Btw...im in Nebraska and grow mostly in compost from a small local company. Im composting but not to the needed scale.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Depends on what's in the compost. If it's manure-based, it may be too much. If it's just from leaves, grass clippings or food scraps, you should be fine.

[@mikedudley1079]

What crops can be harvested mid day or should you only harvest early morning and late evening? Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The only crops I like to harvest late in the evenings are greens, collards, etc., that can wilt quickly from the heat.

[@graysonerwin6926]

How do continue to get seedless and pollenless plants. Such as seedless watermelon or your procut sunflower.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Seedless watermelons are grown by planting a "seedless" variety and a "pollinator" variety in the same plot. ProCut sunflowers are hybrids created by crossing other varieties.

[@marvinwendel2960]

Morning gentlemen I dont see any bees flying around to pollinate crops here in okc. Can I hand pollinate my cantaloupe flowers The Breez

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sure you can!

[@pattytown3403]

Can you only order online or do you guys have a store that I could go shopping in

[@liontribeofjudah5616]

They have a store online..they sell many items, seeds, and gardening tools. I have purchased several things.. Hoss is their namebrand.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We don't have a physical store. We do have our shipping warehouse here in south GA where you can come by and purchase anything during normal business hours. Ordering online and letting us ship is the easiest way though.

[@adamhodges646]

What’s your all thoughts on putting potash on sweet potatoes?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Works great!

[@lindalilly5086]

When can i plant sweet potatoes in sw MS

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We've planted as late as the end of July here in south GA and did fine. They usually need at least 100 days of warm weather for a good crop.

[@ranhan7821]

We all had that squirf before lol.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

😂

[@steevo101]

So do you modify your watering schedule just prior to harvest?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes. We want to keep the ground relatively dry once the actual sweet potatoes are being formed. Otherwise they can rot if the soil is too wet.

[@eodvet485]

Love the timing on the sweet potatoes. I put in o'henry a few weeks ago and they're finally starting to vine out. They showed up really rough looking. A bit of light fertilizer water mix, a 30min soak and the grow tent kept them alive. I put in most and kept a few of the weaker ones just in case. A couple I planted died off and I was able to use the backups. Zone 9b (mojave desert) they sit in the sunniest hottest part of the yard and don't seem to care. Not much bug pressure on em. I water midway through day when soil temps get over 95. Seems to work...on everything. Question...my sweet corn is between 3-4ft and some is starting to tassel. Its taken a heat beating. (Proir to discovering soil temps were hitting 110+. when air temp hits 100 soil can get to 140 without shade or watering) Peaches n cream and temptress. Will they continue to grow or...should I take the loss and replant? Installing shade cloth this weekend which will help with my soil temps.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

When temperatures warm, it will usually tassle at a shorter height. Wait and see if you get some production, then you can replant if unsatifsactory.

[@eodvet485]

@@gardeningwithhoss I've hit em with a bit of water soluable NPK. No noticeable boost yet but they do seem healthier.. Did a little looking as I wasn't sure what the side shoots were. Growing up with only field corn for experience it seemed odd. But, 2 tillers on every stalk. Tillers are as large as the main stalk. Seems healthy..thick tiller stalk good leaf nodes. After some reading, it's normal in sweet corn and not detrimental to the plant. Though tillers don't often produce a marketable ear ill take the added leaf coverage. Now...to see how they do with the incoming 7 days of 104+ starting this week and if shade cloth can make the difference.

[@Lisa-pn1eu]

I am growing sweet potatoes in a huge trash can some of leaves are turning yellow can you Tell me why thank you!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yellowing a leaves is usually one of two things -- too much water or not enough nutrients.

[@Lisa-pn1eu]

Hoss Tools thank you so much for responding i give fish emulsion I am going to to get something that higher in PK

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Grew some years ago, but mostly vines. I was told that the vines needed to be cut back... Your thoughts?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you grew all vines, you may have had too much nitrogen and not enough potassium and phosphorous. We no longer trim the vines -- just let them go.

[@Greenbexarfarm]

Hey guys! Im in south Texas, zone 8b. I use your double wheel hoe for weeding pathways and love it! I'd like to purchase the dibbler attachment soon, but have yall considered a deeper dibble for leeks? That would seal the deal! Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Have not considered that, but not a bad idea. We've been using a broadfork lately for leek planting.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

I just got a quart of micro boost yesterday but have no idea how to use it for individual veggies in my small backyard garden. Do you have any advice? I do not have a watering system. I just use a hose when needed.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Mix a cup in a 5 gallon bucket and then use a watering can to apply at the base of your plants. Hard to overdo it with the Micro- Boost.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thank You very much

[@go_Rogue]

How can I order a Row by Row shirt can't find it on the Hoss site

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It will be a few weeks before we have them available on the site.

[@mikek1398]

I bought some of y’alls cover crop seed. Is this something that needs fertilizer or just water and let it go? Thank u!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Just water and let it go.

[@joeyblanchard4830]

That is the problem with Florida weave. If you grow determinant with a big load of tomatoes the florida weave wont hold them up they will just colapse on themself. That is the exact reason I quit using it.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It would have been fine had our wooden stakes not rotted. We probably shouldn't have tried to squeeze one more year from these stakes. On the row where we used new stakes, everything is holding well.

[@joeland9522]

We have a canadian thistle invasion. A friend of mine said that sweet potatoes will run them off? I'm in central Indiana and might give that a try next spring. Should I cover that plot completely with them? It's about 30x15. Also, what's a good hoss tools combo to make a raised bed?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The sweet potatoes will definitely cover the area. Plant the rows 3' apart and let them go. Can you be more specific about the combo you're wanting for the raised bed?

[@joeland9522]

@@gardeningwithhoss I've been wondering how to use my double wheel hoe (I've got sweeps, the double plow, cultivator teeth, and oscillating hoes, along with a spreader bar set) to make a raised seed bed to plant say, beets, lettuce, etc. Those carved out raised beds.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Use a single plow to mark the elevated bed on both sides. Then use a rake to build them up further.

[@joeland9522]

@@gardeningwithhoss I'll give it a try!

[@GuitarZombie]

how long before you make that testimonial video? I'm a few weeks behind you

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It will be a while before we put all the testimonials together and edit the final video. So you've got plenty of time to submit one.

[@garyschmelzer]

Greg or Travis what is your fertilizer that you use on them sweet taters

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Gonna be using this: hosstools.com/product/complete-organic-fertilizer/

[@selfsufficientsue3307]

Do y’all sell sweet potato slips?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We don't, but our friends at Steele Plant Company do. You can find them online at www.sweetpotatoplant.com

[@therealz360z7]

Call it what it is it's a toilet brush get them at the dollartree.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The bristles are much softer than a toilet brush. A toilet brush will puncture the kernels and make the ear look pretty rough.

[@mattingly1217]

So can I try to grow onions now up here in zone 7 or is it a springtime only crop?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Too late for onions.

[@mattingly1217]

@@gardeningwithhoss damn ...

[@LegacyHomeandGarden]

Hey enjoyed the show. I have harvested my potatoes and want to grow sweet potatoes so from what you have said here tonight, I can plant in the same space. So after watching your tips, I went to your website to order some (I thought you had mentioned you had some in) but, I could not find them. Am I mistaken? Please do let me know. Thank you Kindly. Happy Gardening.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We don't sell sweet potato slips. We got ours from Steele Plant Company, but they have since stopped shipping. You can still get them online from www.tatorman.com I believe.

[@LegacyHomeandGarden]

@@gardeningwithhoss Oh ok.. Thank you

[@upinya5223]

The Georgia jets I received to day from you guys don’t look any where as big and heathy as the ones your showing on this video

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sweet potato slips are very resilient. Even if they have brown leaves and wilted, they will bounce back and do well once placed in the soil.

[@wlcaplinger2535]

Are we ever going to see the little dog ?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

She's a load to lift. Maybe one day.

[@David-kd5mf]

Y'all going to get those figs into the Hoss store after a while?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It's a long term idea we have. Who knows if it will ever happen.

[@David-kd5mf]

@@gardeningwithhoss ok cool

[@lindakangas1045]

I'm in central CA zone 9b is it too late for me to plant sweet potatoes?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Not at all. You could probably plant them as late as August and still be fine.

[@eayers1178]

Dahlia flowers remind me of muppets.

[@itisme1769]

are you burying and planting the sweet potatoes on top of drip tape?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Video coming Saturday on that.

[@heavenshealthyhealingherba8270]

Hello. I watched this show to learn about growing sweet potatoes. Feeding products were shown. Those products were not given a name. A jug of liquid ....???? what is it? Hue manure...? What is that. Fun show but not much useful info given guys....

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Here are the products: hosstools.com/product/complete-organic-fertilizer/ hosstools.com/product/micro-boost/