How to Grow Beans in a Pot || Black Gumbo

[@lisareaume3857]

YUR LIL DOG WAS TRYIN' TO GIT A DRINK FROM THAT SPRAY HOSE! HE IS TOO ADORABLE!

[@angiehead6798]

lisa reaume That is our corgi, Phoebe, and what you see here is an anomaly. She is normally a hysterical maniac around the water hose, no joke!

[@bunnyscan]

Who else is binge watching Scott during the quarantine?❤🌱

[@dfwquiltr37]

Me, and just in time too. Just got me tomato 's squash, jalapeno 's, zuchini, cabbage,dill,and3 types of mint to plant. So perfect timing

[@brirae6558]

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[@daemonicstar]

Found Scott today and I am picking up loads of tips. I have square foot raised bedding to fill and after watching 'How to grow veggies in containers' he has just helped me find more space! I will have containers everywhere. Thanks Scott, I think? :)

[@duanemckamey9655]

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[@duanemckamey9655]

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[@melanielinkous8746]

I'm jeolous of those orange blossoms! My 5 yr old dwarf citrus trees haven't blossomed yet. Orange blossoms smell like heaven. 🙏💗🎵

[@ambreewilliams6585]

Last year I grew black eyed peas in a window box on my patio railing. Works great! In fact, I'm going to start twice the amount of black eyed peas today instead of waiting for later. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@deanarogers9848]

Where did you get you black eye peas? Did you use the ones from your pantry? My husband loves them so thought I would plant some for him

[@saltycat662]

@@deanarogers9848 You can use the ones from your pantry. The dried bag of beans work, mine did. I had a mix of beans I bought from the seed packet and dried beans from the grocery store. Be sure to soak the seed before planting.

[@janbeck7989]

These are great beans. I recommend them for anyone who grows in 90 degree plus heat in the summer.

[@bmcdonald7303]

Good to know here in Alabama

[@CK-tm7vi]

First time viewer, great vid! I live in northern US, in the woods and I throw leaves in the bottom of my pots. Those long beans were wild! You're right, sautéed are YUM!! I'll be back for more vids!

[@suewatters1]

I just made my first batch of potting soil. I did 2 parts peat moss 1/4 part perlite and 2 parts cow manure. I will be planting green onions and radishes first.

[@nancyshray4383]

OMG, I am with you on the binge-watching. Thank you, Scott, I really enjoy your straight forward the process of your real experiences.

[@daemonicstar]

With you there, I have picked up some really good tips. Excited to start gardening proper now.

[@TJ-ot2je]

I've been binge watching many channels for the last 4 hours and after several of yours I'm definitely going to continue. I'm also in Harris county and within a subdivision. Our backyard is similar to yours. My husband had put in an above ground bed for me 14 yrs ago and we took it apart last spring and I'm now transitioning to commando tubs I purchased. I'm in a hurry to get my seeds and some container plants going. So much to do...….Many thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@johncarrell]

Great information. Also the community of people who add your comments to your videos. Thank you.

[@ScottHead]

I have some of the best folks in the regular community of commenters, its encouraging.

[@lulabelle4760]

Ohhhhh, look at that beautiful sunshine! And your wearing shorts! YIKES, I am so jealous! I have on 2 pairs of pants, wool socks, thermal shirt, sweater and a quilted vest and I am sitting inside the house! The garden is looking GREAT!

[@judyabernathy80]

I am binge watching Scott, Ocean Bound. He’s excellent!!

[@o0Avalon0o]

Thank you; my father says he's too old to garden so I'd like to make my own so I can share with him now!

[@rosecherry8488]

Everything is so beautiful! O! How I miss the country! Plants, and gardens, you will live a long time, if you keep working hard like that 😊

[@mommythyme7077]

Your son and dog are adorable! I love how he "protects " you from the hose! After watching, I know what leggy beans are and, guess what? My beans and tomatoes are leggy...lol! At least i know. Pruning tips were helpful. Thx!

[@HomeCentsWithNell]

"Failure is a part of gardening," don't I know it!

[@luvmysugar1]

Honestly! But I learn a little something every year.

[@camiramirez1651]

I've started my first plants this year and am so excited. I've been watching tons of videos from tons of people. Thank you for all the great advice!

[@donnaatchison575]

I steam long beans. They stay crisp and are so delicious.

[@Centannicocktails]

Hi again! I have 3 fat beautiful Pole Beans in my Greenhouse.. they are about 4 inches tall now, from seed. I so excited! . my first time with a greenhouse... I hope I get it right!

[@arainaf8611]

Love your videos, they’re so informative and relaxing. Thank you Black Gumbo!

[@katrinalynn6]

as someone that has hand disabilities it helps to work in layers such as pot soil pete and warer in the pot and repeat with soil pete water mix because its not as heavy on the wrists

[@ladycaska2104]

I was able to germinated some tomato seeds from 2015, this year! Super excited.they are German Yoder's yellow tomatoes.

[@ladycaska2104]

Fyi. The tomatoes did well this summer. But I forgot to fertilize then. Oops

[@charlescoker7752]

I put wood chips as mulch on the surface of the soil in my pots. It is amazing how long the pots hold moisture, and the soil stays cool. Have tried grass clippings. They are better than nothing. But the pots dry out fast.

[@jamestboehm6450]

I've grown beans in containers for years. Suprising how much production you can get. I've found that inoculent helps greatly.

[@leemullally8774]

Scott, thanks for the information on planting beans in containers. I sure enjoyed watching your dog get his water out of the hose. That wagging tongue of his sure lets you know that he would like a little water. I enjoyed seeing your various trellising approaches.

[@jamesevergin4450]

your right on time i was thinking about doing the beans in 5 gal buckets yesterday and my buckets are filled already.........bravo!now all I have learn is how to can them...my mom canned them when I was a kid......i should have spent time in the kitchen with her then I would know this.......

[@aliceserna614]

If interested in learning about canning check out the kneady homesteader u can understand her plus others she recommends.

[@DanKoerner]

I've got 4 yards of garden soil and 6 yards of woodchips in my driveway. I'm going to be busy shoveling until 2023.

[@renemary4109]

Same problem: not going out to get dirt. I’ve got half a bale of peat, one bag of soil and one bag of black cow. And some compost. Going to scrounge the rest from old dirt/pots.

[@1naturallife]

You can always build a compost pile of leaves, kitchen scraps, and whatever weeds and mowed grass. Makes free dirt!

[@ginafoster990]

I enjoy all your videos. Keep up the good work. I am jealous, I am in northern Louisiana and we have had so much rainfall that everything is soggy, 3 days of nice sunny, breezy, hot temps but more rain coming. Ground is like a huge soggy sponge so I wait to plant, have lots of starts to plant when it dries up, if it ever dries up. Stay safe Scott.

[@ScottHead]

Thanks, you too!

[@vicdogger3088]

I love the wire on the soil . I have justed to put wire over my wood chip works well for the gardens but has upset the pest bird which love to dig evey morning

[@bmt973]

"..If we fail. We fail. Start over..." : Scott Head I like gardening. I got a small plot too. Container gardening backons. I'm going to try adding peat moss to my potting mix and my own homemade compost. My crops get damaged by monkeys but I keep gardening.

[@ScottHead]

Marauding monkeys would make me really mad. The fact that they are smart and cunning would be frustrating, do you have to build methods to exclude them from your garden or do you just have to tolerate them and plant enough food to go around?

[@bmt973]

@@ScottHead I've been mixing potting soil... Maybe a greenhouse could the the answer someday. I cover all my squash and almost everything with green shade cloth. They can't see thru it😆. If you don't cover your stuff then you will regret it... I have not covered chilli/bell peppers and they have not touched a single one. That's how smart they are...🙏🏾

[@DaniBorba147]

Although in a completely different climate, I love your videos and your approach on gardening. Thanks for another great video.

[@judilynfitz5863]

Very nice video! I am so jealous, I'm still waiting for the right weather to come along , in Illinois still unsure when to take my tomatoes out.

[@LaLaownz20]

Beautiful garden...I’m looking to start growing out most used produce this year

[@sintadewi7011]

Beautiful

[@beckypeterson7522]

I live in Minnesota and time to winterize the garden. Thank you so much for the "single seed challenge"... I grew ONE pink Whitmore tomato. 1.5 to nearly 2 pounds, prolific and good tasting. It was a slow starter but well worth the trial. Again, thanks!

[@greenfingers9437]

I love your little dog 🐶! I got a bit distracted but hay ho its all good I just watched the video twice! Take care, I’m watching from the UK 🇬🇧

[@WhatDadIsUpTo]

You might do well to give growing in wicking tubs a try. I have converted my entire garden to wicking tubs both inside my greenhouse as well as out. Easy to build as well as keep and plants never go dry. An overflow hole prevents flooding in rainy weather.

[@reaganl.5113]

I always soak and innoculate my beans a day before planting, old habits never die...I don't think I have ever put a dry bean into soil and I'm 55! It's bound to be harder to germinate a dry bean I would think.

[@ScottHead]

I've germinated a lot of dry beans, but if these don't give me 5 or 6 sprouts, I have a fresh packet on te way.

[@saltycat662]

I did them without soaking and mine germinated nicely. They will probably have an easier time if soaked ahead though. I will soak them next time.

[@AlissaPaige91]

My greenbeans have been doing great in my 3 gallon container

[@rica3007]

Enjoyed your video coverage Scott. Good luck.

[@Green.Country.Agroforestry]

You can't go wrong with beans! Easy to grow, easy to store, and a good source for protein and calories. Those purple podded beans looked pretty .. but long beans are pretty cool, too :)

[@mygardenanddinosaurs]

Great video Scott. I can't believe your temperatures. We are still shivering here in Scotland. Stay safe and take care. Mags

[@ladycaska2104]

Going to try this with the rain gutter garden .. or sub irrigated system!

[@kathleenelliot5305]

Hi Scott, I'm afraid now, planted a whole pack of seeds doing a trellis. Your garden looks great. I have a new container in my garden. It's a boat! Take a look. Happy gardening Scott. Thank yo

[@kendo2377]

Late to the party on this video, but that was a great start on an early garden.

[@ritabrunetti381]

Thanks for more ideas for pot growing.

[@lorrainestafford4997]

Gardening is healing too

[@suewatters1]

I got a package of yellow bush beans I want to starting next week. I am doing everything in pots except 2 cucumber plants I will grow them in the car tires I used last year.

[@quatermass8]

Your dog really looks like it wants some of that water!

[@kaleoariola]

The long beans is gold here in hawaii! Super flavorful! Great video mahalos

[@Steve-ps6qw]

Dang! So glad i found this...im in Miami and need to learn from someone who gardens in high heat and humidity!

[@catbee1452]

Too funny, your dog does what our dog does when I water...she barks, barks, BARKS at the hose the entire time.

[@MoreChannelNoise]

oh please, I grew some in a pot last year and it was so easy. I did only get 6 beans but I found if you chew on them slowly they do last a long time.

[@ScottHead]

Pretty sad results there

[@gratefulgrammapatty4638]

We're in Nampa Idaho. We cant plant anything outside until after may 7th. But we have started some seeds inside.

[@patbarnitz4631]

I grew and boiled were good.also pickled some. Still good. Sir fry is awesome. Growing again this year.

[@sandihuish498]

Add warm or boiled water to start peat moss to absorb moisture. Easy Peasy.

[@ScottHead]

Mac 'n Cheesy! Thanks for the tip!

[@grannybearsgarden]

I planted Red Swan, Purple Dove, and Royalty Purple Pod yesterday in my containers. I do bush beans, though, because I’m a short person and struggle to reach things that grow too tall. Excited to see how yours grow.

[@SmallGardenQuest]

One tip I have for moisten your peat moss or coconut core is to add 9 gallons of water for 11 gallons of peat moss. Just mix it and the peat moss if it bone dry it will slowly absorb all the water in about 20 minutes :) PS For a moment I thought you managed to train your dog so he wouldn't always protect you against harmful jets of water... I was wrong :D

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Coir allegedly can contain salt, I just add lots of water. The last watery part I filter through an old tshirt or folded shadecloth.

[@libertymicrofarm6032]

Some people add a few drops of dish soap to the water when moistening the peat moss. Help it to absorb the water better

[@ScottHead]

That's a good idea!

[@648Roland]

Use sieved leaf-mold, can-sugar mulch, compost and sheep manure mixed through my beds adding dolomite when needed.

[@metalrabbit09]

Love this. I didn't know that I could grow asparagus beans in a container.

[@AlissaPaige91]

I love adding crushed eggshells in with my soil th as t I get from my chickens. I add some chicken manure too

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

I did the yard long skinny beans. They grew like crazy. My problem is after 2 or 3 meals I get sick of that crop. Same with my Chard. Thank goodness I have a family of freeloaders that kept coming and taking my crops. LOL.

[@cajundiamond9454]

In Louisiana, zone 8a, green beans thrive in pots!!!

[@ARMINDAEgnacio]

Love the garden. I have my plants tomatoe .ginger and more ..watching you from Florida

[@joehumble6698]

Love it ! Thank you sir . From B.C Canada 🇨🇦

[@j.b.6855]

Good video, and those beans look like something that is in my future. I wish I had as much stuff outside as you, but being in 5b it isnt possible. But within a week the lettuce will be going out (its being hardened off) and other cool weather stuff will be direct sown.

[@heatherreis7839]

The yard long beans are awesome! Took forever to germinate though. I almost gave up on the 15 day mark but then all 21 seeds started coming up reached bout knee high and took off from there. 21 beans gave us, a family of 5, green beans bout every other day lol. It was crazy! But hes right bout boiling them they didnt hold up that great when i did it. Gonna try it in a green bean casserole though at some point this year and see how they do with that.

[@jeannemiller93306]

I like long beans and I cannot lie!

[@nates365organics9]

I didn't really get a chance to look through your comment section but just a little helpful advice from one Gardner to the next a slight piece of abrasive sandpaper scuffing the outside of the bean before planting ensures germination along with soaking the bean in about a gallon of water with three or four drops of hydrogen peroxide and a baby aspirin

[@ARMINDAEgnacio]

Love your gardening ..thank you for sharing the vedio.

[@MichelleM0704]

I just replanted a few rattlesnake beans today. My clay soil is still sloppy wet from last weeks rains and most of my plants are dying. I'm going to try Thai Soldier Long beans.

[@daisystink1]

I can't wait for your trellising video! I really struggled last year with trellising my beans and even hollyhocks and sweet peas! Looking forward to it. 😎

[@ScottHead]

Well don't get your hopes up too much, its a pretty basic string trellis, but I will talk about other options. Hopefully it will help. :-)

[@petinachambersmcvay8482]

@ 4:00 ...it's a corgiiiii!!!! 💕

[@ScottHead]

She's the Welshest of Pembrokes!

[@akersquarteracre8002]

Great vid Scott... question, do you have any experience with growing beans in fabric containers? I want to give beans a go and I'm using large fabric pots primarily in my garden until I build some raised beds.

[@mistyriennett5902]

I raised green beans last season in 7 gal fabric containers. They did awesome. I also grew cucumbers, they did ok 4" to 5" cucumbers. With the cucumbers I am switching to a 10 gallon pot cloth pot this season. They just needed more root room I think.

[@amandadudziak9023]

Great video!! Thanks so much!! Looove the pupster!! ♥️

[@kathleenosullivan8601]

Home Depot has pickup & delivery, too. Just another option if you need supplies. 😁

[@ScottHead]

Good to know! I didn't know they did that for garden stuff.

[@kathleenosullivan8601]

Scott Head They do! I’ve ordered everything from manure & potting soil to 2’ fence posts & pitchforks!

[@billmoore6688]

Where are you located? I’m in South Texas and garden all year. Planted Kentucky wonder pole beans today. Have had good luck with him in the past and they are stringless which to me is very important. Have several vegetables as well. I like your ideas and the details you share.

[@ScottHead]

Coastal Texas near Houston. Hope you do well friend!

[@billmoore6688]

Scott Head I’m in Corpus Christi

[@najmaagha9523]

Thanks for guidance.

[@Lemonz1989]

I have some dragon tongue beans I bought from Baker Creek back in 2012, and they “expired” I think in 2014. I planted 12 this year from that packet and had 100% germination rate. I’ve bought a lot of seeds from them in the past, but they’ve stopped selling to the European Union, which I’m pretty sad about, lol. I’ve started “panic planting” my favorite plants from them, so I can refresh my seed stock so I don’t lose them forever. They’ve got an amazing selection of products, and I haven’t found anyone in Europe that has half their stock of rare seeds.

[@queeneywarren9474]

Beautiful garden

[@ScottHead]

Thanks for visiting

[@marilyn1228]

Peat moss and starter mix gets wet immediately if you use very hot water right in the bag.

[@jtharp9265]

Hi scott , The tiny tims I got from you off etsy all germinated the ones i started , They are producing my 1st tomatoes that for the 1st time in my life 55 yrs old , made my own transplants, GREAT VARIETIES OF everything, Thank you and Im sorry i missed your live about Surpassing 150,000 friends/ subscribers. I have a question i started PING TUNG Eggplants from bakers creek they only get 2inch diameter an up to 18 inch long , I have some i madee myself in a raised bed and a few in pots , Should I put trellising around them like tomatoes ?????? God bless you mrs Josette Tharp Montgomery County , Texas 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ScottHead]

I've grown Ping Tung in containers and they can benefit from a tomato cage.

[@kathysakai6425]

I love this gardener's videos, they are simple, clear and very easy to follow. Scott keep up your growing and gardening. I have to ask what do you do with all of your vegetables, especially when we are practicing social distancing?

[@ScottHead]

We eat them all or preserve them. Usually by fermentation.

[@cltinturkey]

I'm loving all your great videos and learning a bunch. Would you please do a video on dealing with garden pests and how to attract beneficial insects? Do you use any companion planting or do you concentrate one crop per area? I'd love to get some tips on how to control critters and bad bugs effectively. Thanks!

[@ScottHead]

I actually have few pests,but I did have spider mites last year and did a video on Neem oil. I also have snails and slugs ad use iron phosphate granules to reduce their numbers. Other pests though I have not had the opportunity yet to battle much. If I get some pests, I'll do videos on controlling them. I anticipate vine borers in my squash since I have so much of it this year, but the bugs generally are kept in check by simply letting nature take care of them (wasps hut caterpillars, ladybugs, assassin bugs, etc.) I do intercrop a lot to confuse pests, and did speak of that in a video recently but I can't remember which. I try to plant many kinds of things in one space. Let me think about this request and see what I can do. Thanks for commenting, I do appreciate it. .

[@HealthyLivingWithWendy]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@1NitaJAustin]

I think you called your dog Phoebe, I love how she watches you and she stares at you like "Dad, are you going to give me some water". On another note: I will be trying those long beans. Thank you for doing this video

[@ScottHead]

She is a very good garden companion. She has her own video (its an older one): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZO2pmZ3pNeZqtk

[@synchronicity67]

Yr dog wants water 🤪 I just fd a red bean in my kitchen had sprouted a bit so planted it n its growing fast! Question- it seems to have a very thin stem n is falling down so shld I just wrap it round a stick as I don't hav any trailing thing? Also experimenting with ginger, turmeric, n orange! sweet potato in water has sprouted both shoots n roots 😁 any videos on those will be appreciated 👍🙏 Have a great Sunday 🌸

[@ScottHead]

I have a sweet potato video, just recently posted it. As for the bean plant, it might be a climbing bean, I've never grown that kind but it sounds like a vine instead of a bush.You will need some sort of trellis or pole for it to climb.

[@synchronicity67]

@@ScottHead thanks! Hmm vine or bush 🤔 lol I'll hav to wait n watch 😉 will check out yr video on sweet potato 🙏👍

[@jonicookkirkwood4842]

Are the beans you planted listed in the notes ? I didn’t see them and I am interested in the variety. Thank you. The dog is adorable

[@ScottHead]

I mentioned the variety but may not have been clear. They are Thai Yard Long Beans. And log bean or yard log beann will be similar.

[@double5bbq]

Your dog wants a drink from that hose😅

[@lorrainestafford4997]

I use coffee grounds with potting soil more potting soil than coffee ground

[@iartistdotme]

My figs have broken dormancy and unfortunately I have finally got the pots to put them in. All three are 3 foot tall but single stems. Two were started from stem starts and one is 5 years old and just never has done well. Can I still transplant them or should I wait another year? I'm also 9a but HUMID Fl 9a. So glad to see the cane growing and to see the chickens! Yea for you.

[@ScottHead]

You might not want to risk it if they are not dormant. If you must though, sooner I’d better.

[@metalrabbit09]

How did the asparagus beans in a container work out? Did that trellis work well for it? I may have to plant them that way for lack of better options. How late do you think you can start them in Zone 9a?

[@ScottHead]

I don't honestly remember how these beans did but I also don't recall any bean failures. I think if you get some beans planted now you will get a crop before it gets too hot for most beans. Consider lima beans and cowpeas for super hot climates, they thrive.

[@chloeskitchen7258]

Hey Scott, I'm growing bush beans in a few 5 gallon buckets. After germination and when I thin, whats the maximum amount of plants I could successfully grow in each? Thanks for the great video!

[@ScottHead]

with bush beas you could probably cram more in that you think, maybe five or six if you keep them fertilized.

[@taililly2483]

Where did you find your sugar cane plants? I have been unable to find any. What is your spacing between the plants, & how large is your plant area.

[@ScottHead]

Some guy on ebay who is no longer active. We lined up the 1 foot long canes end to end, about 40 feet in length.

[@frankmurphy1347]

hey Scott where do you get your smart pots with the handles ? & is a 10 gallon a good all purpose size to start off with? thanks!

[@ScottHead]

Yes and yes. I order on ebay, cheap.

[@kroxy6270]

Sorry for the unrelated question to this post Scott, but I would really appreciate your feedback.I am growing celebrity tomatoes this year ,they are neither determinate nor indeterminate.Would you prune it like indeterminate or let it bush out?

[@ScottHead]

I’d prune the leaves that touch the ground and just keep the leaf branches from choking out the interior. But that’s all I’d do with a semi-determinate tomato.

[@PrettyMissAshley]

What are those canvas looking bags ? Are they OK to plant in opposed to plastic containers ? Do they need to be on concrete surface?

[@ScottHead]

Cloth pots, they are very useful and cheap. Here's a video about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3SnenyfdpKegsk

[@PrettyMissAshley]

@@ScottHead I found your video on it shortly after my comment. Newbie & Subscribed. I've learned alot in 3 videos. Thanks for posting!

[@meb4142]

I agree long beans are fabulous...oh but wow the aphids are overwhelming..I can’t keep up ! Any recommendations ?

[@ScottHead]

Spray them off with the hose every few days, the plants don't mind. Need oil kills them too but they come right back.

[@PrairiePlantgirl]

I like that you didn’t go out to purchase anything for this. I see a lot of people that seem to be running out to get new supplies.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Yes well that's OK if you are careful with hygiene. I was at work with people coughing, sneezing, blowing raspberries etc etc. Glad I'm not there for two weeks!!!!

[@catbee1452]

I live in Southern California in a high desert area. Our summers are HOT early on and the humidity is usually just single digits. I've read that beans are a 'cool weather' vegetable...do I need to wait until fall to plant them or can I plant them during this time? It's early May here. I won't bother to plant them now if there's slim chance they'll survive the summer. Thanks for your help.

[@ScottHead]

I wish I knew but tat kind of climate is totally foreign to me. So sorry,

[@catbee1452]

@@ScottHead Yes, it can be harshly hot and dry and there are unpredictable heat waves off season. Guess it's going to be a trial and error effort for me. thanks!