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@shawnlaird10194 жыл бұрын
How can purchase some Trifecta plus I can't seem to get it anywhere
@rickparshall4 жыл бұрын
MIgardener you mention sulphur .. our water is sulfur VERY... does that affect ph?
@donnasteward76703 жыл бұрын
@@shawnlaird1019 only MIgardener sells Trifecta Plus.
@bishopfish3593 жыл бұрын
@@shawnlaird1019 You can only get it online. Hope this helps.
@alessandromariani30153 жыл бұрын
once a week for the water? how can someone not water the plants for so long lol. The don't need water then, 1 week is a lot. What if i put them in a very wet soil? Do they grow well, or too much water will kill them?
@isaachale95886 жыл бұрын
I'm 17 and you inspired me to start gardening last year, this is my second year and my garden is doing amazing! I attribute some of that success to your knowledge and, by the way my corn is doing fantastic! I grow in mn
@Emiliapocalypse5 жыл бұрын
Isaac Hale that’s really awesome. Sometimes it seems like young people aren’t getting into gardening, so it’s really cool to hear that somebody is. Tell all your friends! Haha :) congrats on your successful garden ✌️🌻
@brianguthrie35415 жыл бұрын
@@Emiliapocalypse It's nice to see some positivity on the internet. Thanks for being nice, and @Isaac Hale congrats on your garden! I bet your parents are super proud of what you've accomplished :)
@Emiliapocalypse5 жыл бұрын
Brian Guthrie aw shucks, thank you as well for being so nice on the internet. Have a nice day, Brian :)
@throttle45935 жыл бұрын
@@Emiliapocalypse As I was watching this, I was wondering how I could interest my 14 year old in gardening. What got you interested in this?
@puredankest44674 жыл бұрын
@@throttle4593 It's amazing the input out output of gardening. I sweat for 6 hours every week for my garden here in New York. (Planting Zone: 6A.) And knowing in 2-3 months I just provided 50+ lbs of food for my family over a span of $40, Hard Work, Overwhelming Experience not being used to full advantage. And I am 12 btw. :P
@loreall.24614 жыл бұрын
This year I’m planning on growing a cornfield in my residential So Cal backyard so I can get lost then find myself. What a terrific time to be gardening during our Coronavirus lockdown era.
@katieblack14904 жыл бұрын
🤣
@Vidcer074 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@obviouspropaganda82004 жыл бұрын
Corna virus
@billcereske72114 жыл бұрын
I had already planned a nice garden in Idaho this year, but I didn't know how much time I would have to tend to it!
@kevinbeazy4 жыл бұрын
@Loreal L. I tripled the size of my garden this year! We’re having rolling 3 week furloughs and less hours while we’re there. Plenty of time. Let’s do it!
@samanthapeace70832 жыл бұрын
I was really proud of myself. We live on the windy/rainy Oregon Coast. I grew it in containers on a North facing porch. I planted 6 plants from seed 2 survived and gave two ears each. I'm going to do better this year I have plans 😁
@theimprovgarden41325 жыл бұрын
I live in Illinois. And we got hit with a really bad growing season. The farmers gave up. All the farms are just mud. If i had know what would happen, i would've tried to grow this year. But i figured to get more research in before doing so. Thanks to you and the rest of the garden community, im sure to feel confident for next year.
@garyhennessey3621 Жыл бұрын
Never had an issue with pollination. Wait for anther tops to dry ready to pollinate, cut with garden shears a handful, while competing with the honey bees. Grab silk and wipe with anthers. Manual pollination 100% yield. Tomatoes electric toothbrush on small flower stems. More tomatoes than you can handle. Same methods with most veggies. Manual method.
@Kimmiesman243 жыл бұрын
Started playing farm sim and have been on a journey trying to learn about the real life ways things are grown. Thanks for the knowledge 😁
@allisonteknon98114 жыл бұрын
Planted mine when night temps dropped to 40. Did not presoak but got a lot of rain. 90% germination. After two weeks 4 inches high. The soil was very nutrient rich so maybe that’s why I got away with colder temperatures.
@banzy32 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Luke. Presprouted mine on wet kitchen towel, and planted them up, so managed to get a 100% germination rate. I didn't appreciate they could be planted so closely together. I interspersed mine between squash plants to try and make the most of the space.
@kellyandjaclynthrift99546 жыл бұрын
I feel silly watching a video on growing corn when I came from a long line of corn farmers...but this was very helpful and came just in time for me. Thank you!
@dms49464 жыл бұрын
Still helping people 2 years later.. thank you!
@danno18005 ай бұрын
Thanks for the excellent idea of soaking them first - makes good sense. Much appreciated…
@Revenchist64 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Growing my first crop this year and it’s already past knee high, thank you so much for this tutorial it was great. 👍🏻
@raterus4 жыл бұрын
I don't thumbs up videos often, but when I do, I thumbs up videos from MIGardner!
@tinawhalen16 жыл бұрын
I would plant beans with the corn, just like the natives did. I do this and it works well, along with squash in the corn patch (3 sisters planting) to help shade the ground. The squash plants also keep raccoons and other animals out, as the stems are full of little spiny things that scratch quite well (my arms showed me that last year!). Beans are a nitrogen fixer, thereby fertilizing the corn all season long and not depleting your soil or compost. For a good, early-maturing heirloom sweet corn, try Simonet. It was developed in Edmonton several decades ago, and when planted in late May (in Canada, zones 2 and 3) it can mature early to mid August. I find it much better than the hybrid Peaches and Cream, plus you can save seed and successfully plant it year after year (if you plant enough, corn inbreeds quickly, so it's recommended to plant and collect from a minimum of 200 plants, they say 300 is much better).
@tru_passion24246 жыл бұрын
Great video I grew corn last year and made so many mistakes put 15 seed in a 5 gallon bucket and it grew small corns. So I'm trying again this year and it's looking good and it's has half seafood compost and soil and it's in full sun all day. Thanks
@FourHornsFarm6 жыл бұрын
I just liked and subscribed. I garden in Florida and I'm always thankful that you share info on how to work within a lot of different zones and soil types. I wasn't planning on growing corn this year, but now, thanks to you, I'm more knowledgeable and feel confident enough to try.
@TheSheldo15 жыл бұрын
Best garden instructional video yet.Well done Luke.
@morgastic23 Жыл бұрын
I came here specifically for your spacing guide. I know you do a lot of closer spacing and wanted to see what you recommended, so I can get a lot more out of my garden. I'm a first year gardener and had to start in July but I spent the days leading up to me moving into a place with a yard watching your videos and learning your tips. I'm about to plant some corn for an early October harvest!
@jenniferjohnston4300Ай бұрын
Me too. I’m looking for space between rows now.
@lanotakrazii Жыл бұрын
I'm in zone 3 and i started my corn indoors. So far the cobs have popped just waiting for the little hairs to brown. :)
@shadyfieldhomestead19745 ай бұрын
The farmers here in South Alabama start their corn in late February
@shadwell7495 жыл бұрын
Wow you are a gift to all of us beginners.
@ritamoore83462 жыл бұрын
I love your tips for gardening in cooler climates. I live in northeast Oregon, and the weather here is cooler than where I grew up in central California where it is hot.
@jasonratchford68196 жыл бұрын
I always sprout my corn seed in damp paper towels in a plastic bag and plant them when the roots are about 1cm, corn pokes up out of the ground 3-4 days later and its on its way for me its the only way to plant without critters eating it up...
@carolparrish1946 жыл бұрын
Good luck on you growing corn. I grew corn and was very excited to get to the point of harvest . One morning I went out to my garden anxious to view the growth of my corn with its small ears of corn . The racoons had beat me there. Broken hearted I view my corn broken down with half eaten ears. That's when I decided I would buy my corn from the market. After setting traps I managed to relocate several racoons but in the country there are always more to take their place. Since then I have put a hot wire around my garden and chicken wire to keep out the rabbits with mostly good success.
@willyjimmy88814 жыл бұрын
We always fence our primary garden but that isn't enough. We always plant a sacrificial garden a little further away. Keep the critters fed with easy to access food and discourage them from the human food. Seeds are cheap. Plus you get to keepman eye on the wildlife.
@daleparks67812 жыл бұрын
A great source for your plant food is alfalfa pellets like for horses just spread out across and wet it down it works great for mulch and helps reduce weeds!
@carlosmontoya24857 ай бұрын
So that trifecta is organic. I've seen videos were people used it and had great success with it. You awesome and so are you videos. Keep growing.🌲🌴🌵🌳
@leefollett32054 жыл бұрын
Could you please educate us with a full video on what beds and pots sizes are used for what. That is the part that is the hardest to get the hang of for me personally as a new gardener, or even if you know of a website or anything would be very helpful and fully appreciated. ^-^ you already help us so much, and give us great info.🥰
@lucyw.mcmellan72743 жыл бұрын
I purchased your Trifecta Plus, and I can't wait to get started. Very educational video. Thank you so much.
@kevindecoteau31866 жыл бұрын
Although I will not plant corn I thank you for what you offer on other topics.
@cornmaster55133 жыл бұрын
My children are growing up
@papabear1493 жыл бұрын
Mine are shrinking
@bushydev20503 жыл бұрын
@@papabear149 mine are at the orphanage
@fayyaaz22653 жыл бұрын
Children have a tendency to do that
@paulmccarthy15273 жыл бұрын
Mine are hanging in but a lot died
@janeto22592 жыл бұрын
Luke! I'm from Colorado but now I'm Michiganer. You are one of few "go to" You Tubers. Just sayin... Thanks!
@markratte5 жыл бұрын
You are the BEST !!! I moved south in retirement for the nice weather but watching you actually makes me miss Michigan!!
@Orangesocksburst6 жыл бұрын
I used to put my peas in the compost that were dried, I was about 9 or so; much older now. Didn't realise that putting them in water helps. Thanks for the tips. Next time when I grow them, I'll soak them until they're plump :D Thank you :D
@tkskagen4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Luke, How do you wayer your Garden? After years of research and attempts, I have learned that Buying a Drip Irrigation System from Rainbird (or whomever) REALLY makes a BIG DIFFERENCE! As compared to having to either get up at 0500 to set the sprinkler, or buy an Electronic Timer, you don't have to worry about water burning on the leaves! I set my ¼" Spaghetti Lines about 2" away from my seeds, and wter just once/or twice a week (depending on temperature) and am releived to know that the roots are given the Proper Amount of Water. Have you tried this? I originally used "Soaker Hoses" but they only lasted maybe 2 years. So, for the cost of a 20' Soaker Hose (~$15.00), I purchased a Drip Irrigation System that covers 100sqft and has lasted me 7 years so far! Thanks for your gardening techniques Luke! Take care, 🤓 -Thomas (Zone 8A/B) Port Orchard, Washington
@joshuakalaniparks90844 жыл бұрын
We can get 2 or 3 harvests a year here in Hawaii! This is my next project!
@alicewhitley6441 Жыл бұрын
Hi, Luke I'm just planted clem and it is 3 days old . I' m excited ! But I learned a few things to from your video. Thank you. Alice
@adamthomas90043 ай бұрын
I was having problems with germination (more due to birds) so I've started sowing inside and then transplanting out. The tray of 96 i just sown a few weeks ago has had a 100% germination rate :)
@teresa-tuckerbutler1376 жыл бұрын
WOW! I never knew all that about growing corn, Now I know what I was doing wrong. Thanks for the heads up!!~
@tomm28126 жыл бұрын
Good idea. I planted dried heirloom seed corn 6 inches apart on a square 3 rows 24 feet. 100% germination. Might try to back fill with some seed corn. I will get some trifecta. My ornamental maize is going great guns. Planted pumpkin seeds in between. See how that goes. Good info. Best
@amandaforeman7036 жыл бұрын
We are at 99 degrees here in stockton ca. I actually have 100 percent germination on my glass gem corn :) didn’t soak the seeds . Great tips
@jerradcampbell746 жыл бұрын
Amanda Foreman I ordered my seeds from Luke and also got 100% germination. We also didn't soak but, we have had a lot of rain and I felt it wasn't necessary.
@amandaforeman7036 жыл бұрын
Jerrad Campbell I love my seeds from luke too! I’m gonna try the tomato seeds I bought ! :)
@bryantilley25066 жыл бұрын
Me too, planted 72 seeds and ended up with 70 plants. I'd call that pretty dang good
@Neyobe4 жыл бұрын
1:07 LAST WEEK? May 29 (2018) is when you planted/released this video, and I am watching this video on May 22, 2020!! Yayyy
@jerradcampbell746 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Luke. We ordered a lot of seeds from you this year and judging by the invoice, it looked like your initials were on it. I'm currently looking at 3in Sprouts and we're hoping for the best here in zone 7B. We love what you do and keep up the good work, sir. ;)
@JBNetBreaker2 жыл бұрын
I just put them in a cup of water right before I go to plant them, I would say I get a 95% success rate. Good video!!
@timothygunckel71626 жыл бұрын
here in south Louisiana we did our first planting in late February and we just started picking, i will probably do a second planting in another week.
@chandrawhite79046 жыл бұрын
Timothy Gunckel what town are you in? I’m in Opelousas :)
@timothygunckel71626 жыл бұрын
Stay Hydrated and Mind Your Business, Arnaudville
@liberTvalance4 жыл бұрын
Cooler temps in August. lol. its hot as balls here until oct. I love the content but its just funny hearing the different growing conditions in our country.
@valley36216 жыл бұрын
So far Corn is doing well in a hugelkultur mound. I'm trying the three sisters.
@shortchanged.4 жыл бұрын
How did three sisters do for you?
@juligrlee5566 жыл бұрын
You certainly helped me. I've failed at every attempt previously. I know that I don't have a fenced area and so I get all kinds of animals that like to eat the plants. I am also not using raised beds so the weeds choke out the plants. I've also planted them early hoping for an early crop. I made a lot of mistakes and I hope that next time I will do better thanks to this video.
@jumpoffa50116 жыл бұрын
Think 3 sisters and your crops will be bountiful. Make sure you have a wind to blow the pollen onto the next plant.
@juligrlee5566 жыл бұрын
Corn Beans and Squash........
@loganatordude36693 жыл бұрын
Extra double thumbs up! I appreciate all your videos, big thanks!
@jorgevillarreal42102 жыл бұрын
show the plants growing up and maturing!
@mytrueserenity56666 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such an informative video on corn. I was wondering if you planted each corn seed directly across from the previous row or offset a bit to maybe allow for additional growing space?
@harriedpotter90396 жыл бұрын
Hi Luke, unbelievably I think I had corn seed maggots this year thanks to adding a bunch of manure to my garden this spring. Lesson learned: add manure in the fall! Ugh. I've lost all my onion starts AND cucumbers to maggots (last month). I'm building my corn bed now thanks to your tips but it too has manure from this spring. Will it be doomed to fail because I've already had maggot issues elsewhere? Can I do something to help prevent the flies from laying eggs in that bed? Thank you for the awesome videos. I'm enamored with all your scientific knowledge of plants... it's inspiring.
@Sequel7 Жыл бұрын
U don’t need manure.
@korinnemcchesney45454 жыл бұрын
How far apart are your rows? Love your channel and have been having much success in my love for gardening with everything I’ve learned from you!
@eriklane48086 жыл бұрын
I’m trying corn this year in zone 3b. Fingers crossed!
@bryanroupe86464 жыл бұрын
Silver queen ftw
@TheKarmaProjectCo6 жыл бұрын
i didn't know that about the pollination of corn. i will be looking at the silk very differently.
@rosenurse76873 ай бұрын
Great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!
@rush4ever14 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you plant wide rows? Thanks
@Takengreywolf6 жыл бұрын
I am trying corn for the first time this year thanks for the tips!
@ISusanna2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. Especially when using the Trifecta +.
@MichiganWildcat6 жыл бұрын
I always soak my pea seeds for 24 hours before planting and it makes a huge difference over just putting them in dry.
@priyavinay50805 жыл бұрын
S dear
@loreall.24614 жыл бұрын
Has anyone ever taken frozen peas from the store, dried them out or direct sowed them? Have they been radiated which makes them useless?
@jameswiggle4 жыл бұрын
@@loreall.2461 edible peas are not able to be sowed. only way peas can be sowed is if the bean pod is left to dry
@bencarey89884 жыл бұрын
Good tips it's hit and miss where I live
@BexSlaughter4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ilar75863 жыл бұрын
Beginner here... Great info. Thanks
@hollandspinehaven26346 жыл бұрын
I planted my sweet corn just before the sub tropical storm ALBERTO hit.. its up and looking great...will add some rabbit manure to feed it...
@user-vb4fb3qw9s Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love your tips and tricks! And your seeds of course!
@donaldflint6232 жыл бұрын
Very good. Very informative. Very clear. Comprehensive. Thanks.
@MySuewho6 жыл бұрын
Planted 450 corn seeds. Lost about 430 to what looked like cutworm damage. First time planting directly in soil instead of raised bed. Any tips on cutworms issues? Loved the video!!
@Bentleys1Mommy4 жыл бұрын
He uses BT for cutworms!
@lnunya58732 жыл бұрын
It's been a while but maybe you'll see this...I put an iron nail or two at base of plants. Same practice for my tomatoes. Make sure the nail heads stick up about an inch or so above soil level. Never had to spray for cut worms.
@cooki47 Жыл бұрын
Can anyone tell me why I would get the tassels long before the silk? The pollinators were gone by the time the silk showed up. 😢
@danno18005 ай бұрын
@@lnunya5873BRILLIANT! I hadn’t thought of the nail but it sure makes a lot of sense. Thanks very much!
@killuminatepeacefulness39486 жыл бұрын
Thank u luke! My corn is growin crazy, last year my corn grew great in a 30gallon pot. 5 plants! U should do a care guide on blueberries
@zleereed6 жыл бұрын
get some pole beans in between those rows next month!
@trishaemry554 жыл бұрын
I love your videos ! , they are sooo helpful ! , THANKYOU 👍🥰💥🙌
@dlgrower49155 жыл бұрын
A great video, very informative. It's very helpful getting into the small details. Keep it up!
@jerradcampbell746 жыл бұрын
BTW... I have had great success planting one row of corn next to my house in line with the prevailing winds. It can be done if taking that into consideration.
@voidremoved6 жыл бұрын
earthling
@elizabethwallace70293 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to do two rows so thanks for the one row update.
@willdwyer67825 жыл бұрын
Rabbit manure is really good and it doesn't have to be aged.
@cathyplantlover28623 жыл бұрын
I pre sprouted mine and its growing I'm in zone 6b.....I planted mine last week.
@theeasternorthodoxfaith7036 жыл бұрын
I just planted out my corn today!!!!
@Florence315 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your videos, but I do have to call out some misinformation you gave here that is important to correct - some may have pointed this out already? I didn't read through the comments. You CAN over-apply nitrogen in an organic system with artificial fertilizers, and it can have just as devastating effects on the environment as conventional non-organic nitrogen sources. Just because it's organic doesn't mean it's naturally occurring in your system. Whatever the plant does not use/need will be washed away into the watershed, and it can result in eutrofication of waterways. I hope that you can edit that part of your video!
@The_Sequels2 жыл бұрын
Umm… what does that mean?
@The_Sequels2 жыл бұрын
Just asking.
@sanchez18894 жыл бұрын
I actually have been soaking the seeds for 24 hours, than put it in the wet towel.I had 100% succes.
@sonsofliberty30814 жыл бұрын
IMPORTANT, do NOT worry about nitrogen as much when you plant, only a little. Then at 3 inches, spray the soil with liquid nitrogen, then again when it breaks knee high, then again 15 to 18 days later. Like he said, don't over do it with the nitrogen all at once. Penn state is one of the best ag colleges in the world. They have actually broken the nitrogen use by the day and what day you should be spraying it. What I stated here is close but you don't have to remember the days. Mi is warmer than western pa earlier in the year. We have planted mothers day Saturday, and the next week. Our soil is acidic, we lime it in the fall.
@MySuperman783 жыл бұрын
Very good tips to know! Thanks so much! Happy gardening!
@music1220113 жыл бұрын
Hello, me and my husband have been following your vidéos, they are great but I look to see about buying the fertilizer and noticed you don't ship outside US, can you recommend asimilar fertilizer that I can get in Alberta, Canada?thanks.
@joshuakalaniparks90844 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks!
@kylemurphy88142 жыл бұрын
So much GREAT info in this video. Thank you Like!
@DaganRose6 жыл бұрын
Just as an appreciation to the main channels that I'm subbed to that I know that give great content, (such as this channel) I automatically give a thumbs up as soon as the video begins. I hope that more people can get into this habit as what was said at the end of this video is true. Cheers and thanks in advance!!! 😇😃😈
@lianagilbert616 жыл бұрын
love this video. very informative. really like how you set up those 10 beds, and mulched the ground around them for walkways. very nice looking. what type board/wood did you use?
@nedcramdon13064 жыл бұрын
I've always done gardening just half-way. Lazy gardening=crappy garden. Not this year though, thanks MI.
@4ng3l7375 жыл бұрын
Your house is FANTASTIC!! Like my dream house...
@transgenderxoxoxox7715 жыл бұрын
For me living in zone 9, I always need to be on the ball about a watering schedule and it’s a pain.
@JamarTheWanderer6 жыл бұрын
i wish i found your channel weeks ago. i will definitely be getting me some Tri+ and some seeds to start my patio garden.
@HeyAstor4 жыл бұрын
You are glistening.
@sandimorreale64716 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Many of my questions (aka failures) were answered. I may even try One More Time. Lol. Blessings!
@GrumpyGenXGramps4 жыл бұрын
Small crops need or greatly benefit from hand pollination. It can be a bit time consuming but when I plant 100 sq ft or less, I will hand pollinate and bag each cob. I also only harvest seed for next years crop only from stalks that have 2 or more cobs! That way when I have a smaller bed, I have a crop with plants with multiple cobs
@corneliusbythesea6 жыл бұрын
Never knew corn so thank you so much! You are so knowledgeable!
@carolelylewhite4 жыл бұрын
I really, really appreciate all your videos & help- thank you so much!!
@cassiehamann2085 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Love your channel
@karenshields18782 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info I am concerned I see tassels forming on the top but no ears
@Ryin884 жыл бұрын
Ive seen multiple seeds planted together, 3-4 at a time, as opposed to your individual method. Have you tried the former method with any better success?