How to Plant a Salsa Garden in a Container 🍅🌱🌶

[@CaliKim29]

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[@elainjones9442]

Yes

[@mycontainergarden]

THANKS CALIKIM FOR PUTTING OUT THE POSITIVE ENERGETIC VIDEOS DURING THESE TIMES. IVE HAD SOME ROUGH DAYS AND WATCHING YOUR SHOW HAS MOTIVATED ME TO GET UP AND DO SOMETHING WITH MY LIFE! THANKYOU

[@CaliKim29]

You are so welcome and I am sorry to hear this. Stick around - you got this! Kim

[@DIVINGWITHPURPOSE413]

I am growing all the salsa ingredients but not all in one place lol. I have a patio garden which is doing very well. TFS

[@CaliKim29]

Hello DWP - awesome! Those fresh peppers and tomatoes make a super tasty salsa. Glad to hear your patio garden is doing great - keep me posted on your harvests. Thanks for watching!

[@ruthb4539]

Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your videos. I have applied all your reminders in my garden and all has worked out great for me, especially the morning coffee walks. It saved me this week: On my first morning walk, I found a snake waiting for me in the bird bath next to my garden!!! Thankfully, hubby came to the rescue in time and killed it!! If I didn’t do the morning walk, I would have missed the snake and maybe later be bitten while working in the garden! Thank you so much. I wish I could show you pictures of the dead snake and my flourishing garden. Thank you Kim!!

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Ruth - oh my goodness, what kind of snake was it? So glad you're OK - looks like those coffee walks are good for more than one reason. Happy Gardening!

[@jelatinosa]

Poor snake...

[@diamondmercades17]

Thanks so much for your extensive catalog of videos. Ive been following for about 2 years and absolutely love your videos!

[@CaliKim29]

Glad your enjoying them, Diamond! What's in your garden?

[@diamondmercades17]

@@CaliKim29 So far I have cherry and better boy tomatoes, green bell peppers, radishes, kale, and lettuce. I really think i want to try your technique on growing watermelon vertically!

[@fificovfefe1030]

Can't wait to see the salsa garden in a couple of months!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi FiFi, I'm looking forward to the growth too - stay tuned for updates! Fresh salsa coming soon!

[@ewellacres]

I love the idea of doing multiple plants in the same it makes it purpose built for you type of salsa on how you want it either mild or hot.

[@richardmiesell4785]

Good idea, bundleling the peppers.

[@thehealingberrygarden9608]

Wathing your videos in the morning (with coffee of course) always gets me motivated to go in the garden and get the hands dirty. Nice T-shirt by the way. :-)

[@CaliKim29]

Happy coffee walking, Ranka! Getting your hands dirty with coffee is a great way to start the day. Glad you like the t-shirt - enjoy your Sunday!

[@ptreadway39]

I love your videos. I always get inspired. This morning as I was doing my own coffee walk I paused and a dove landed on my shoulder. What a feeling of peace. I feel more inspired that I am now living my best life. You have a lot to do with that because with each video a new idea is planted. Every idea is either successful or a learning experience there are no failures. #lovemydesertgarden

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Patricia - oh wow, that is the most memorable coffee walk experience ever! I am so happy for you that you are at peace, healthy and living your best life. Peace is something elusive to many people, you are truly blessed. I feel privileged to have a small part. Thanks so much for sharing, this comment made my day, just read it aloud to CameraGuy, he loved it too!

[@ptreadway39]

@@CaliKim29 ❤💕

[@marycabrera2586]

Great video, inspiring to grown salsa garden, can't wait for the last frost date to start planting.

[@jelatinosa]

I loved this! I definitely want to grow a salsa garden. Also, I liked the soft jazzy flute music in the background haha. Can't wait to see the harvest and recipe video 😉

[@EliMacalikova]

Im exactly the same way with good healthy dirt. Its a joy to touch it and play with it when its fluffy and light. :D

[@CaliKim29]

Absolutely!! Thanks for stopping by!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Eliska - nothing more fun that getting your hands dirty in nice fluffy soil, especially when you're putting veggie into it. Glad you enjoy it too!

[@SellingMyCraft]

Love your videos. They are always very explicit and suitable for new gardeners

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Andrea, so glad you're enjoying them, I love helping new gardeners catch the excitement of growing veggies! What are you looking forward to harvesting this season? Thanks for watching!

[@SellingMyCraft]

@@CaliKim29 I am excited for tomatoes!! It is too cold yet to plant them outside. I went crazy and put some potatoes in my garden a few weeks ago and THEY ARE GROWING

[@R_H21]

Mmm.... Golden Jubilee tomatoes look so delicious!

[@CaliKim29]

Can't wait to harvest them, the bright yellow color will make the salsa pop! Fresh salsa coming right up!

[@debbienealy9376]

Thank you love your salsa granden I'll make one for my son

[@stacyannwalker8637]

Wow can't wait to see the update on this

[@CaliKim29]

Will keep you posted, Stacy - thanks for watching!

[@garden2cook21]

Nice job on the salsa garden! I’m looking forward to seeing how it grows together. ~ Helen

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Helen, glad you enjoyed it - hope you'll grow one along with me! I'll keep you posted as it grows in. Thanks for watching!

[@garden2cook21]

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY Wish I could! We’re moving from SoCal to Oregon this summer, so I can’t start any new projects right now. 😕

[@rock5138]

Looks great Kim! I’m growing several different peppers, some tomatoes, and cilantro. Hoping for a bountiful season. 👍🏻

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Rocky, can't wait to hear about your harvests, keep me posted!

[@rock5138]

Will do Kim. Thanks. 😊

[@santalaurita]

I'm going to do this! Thank you for providing clear, concise, and motivating instructions. Can't wait. :)

[@midtexasgardener5422]

Great video as always. Love fresh home grown salsa. I like the red and my wife like the green salsa.

[@lija703]

Such a cute idea! I have to try this! Great video! :)

[@CaliKim29]

Let me know if you try it, Vaverite! Thanks for watching!

[@EastMesaUrbanHomestead]

Another great video friend. Thanks for sharing 😎

[@sharmeenakbar8990]

Hi dr. Am Sharmeen frm Mauritius and its always a pleasure to watch ur videos. Well am a roof gardener and i grow in containers. I just planted some Roma tomatoes and for the first time i am trying melons. I hope it grows well and produce nice melons

[@CaliKim29]

Congratulations and I wish you good luck- keep me posted on your progress !!

[@melysump90]

I can't wait for your updates on this garden! I want to try this for next year, it's a great idea!

[@CaliKim29]

Hey Melissa - Glad you enjoyed it, I'll definitely be doing updates, stay tuned! If you are able, I encourage you to start one this year! it's so easy, even in a small container or garden bed. You'll love the color and the fresh tasty of homegrown salsa! Thanks for watching!

[@SNOWh571]

Now we growing our Roma tomatoes and already got some bud and are black beuty zucchini and grey zucchini are blooming and the some baby squash

[@pationatepicture6586]

Dear Kim😘 Nice salsa garden Yes really need patience to grow cilantro 😰🙂

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Hem, the salsa garden is fun, glad you enjoyed it! Yes, cilantro does take patience, sometimes the hardest part is the wait! It can take 2-3 weeks to germinate. Hang in there, it will be worth it!

[@patymoonkaraoke]

I'm growing food with salsas, gazpacho, tomato sauces and sun dried tomatoes in mind. I can live off this yummy stuff! Twenty five pepper and tomato plants (including purple tomatillo and red, yellow & orange cherry), garlic, onion, herbs, squash, radish, cucumber, Armenian cucumber, a bunch of greens, peas, sugar snap, beans and corn. I'm just missing some cactus, limes and a beautiful olive tree to make my life complete. 😆❤🌍

[@rafaelrocha2966]

Congratulations, beautiful garden

[@beverlychristopher8780]

Will be planning one too

[@plants4ever48]

Looking forward to the harvest of this lovely salsa garden! Also, great camera work too👍🌱🌻

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks for the kind words and and so glad you’re enjoying the videos!! Thanks for stopping by!

[@sycosquirl]

Do you happen to have a video on your watering set up? I work off a hose tap and find it hard to add new plants to my garden because I've reached my capacity with all the splitters and timers I have 🙈 would love to see how you're set up to continue to add more drip systems

[@TheWarrenFamily]

This is just the type of garden I need!

[@denisebrady6858]

Just a fabulous video Kim has given me some ideas- Thank You cheers Denise - Australia

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Denise, happy to hear it - would love to hear more! Thanks for watching from Australia!

[@digarcia1890]

Awesome! I'm waiting for my seedlings to sprout. Good to know cilantro needs time as I haven't seen green shoots yet. Looking forward to see both of ours growing!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Di, sometimes the hardest part of gardening is waiting - cilantro can take 2-3 weeks to germinate, hang in there! Appreciate you stopping by!

[@digarcia1890]

@@CaliKim29 ty for encouragement! I enjoy your videos

[@debbienealy9376]

Thank you I learn so much from you

[@ceden148]

Well, after watching video after video, I have so much motivation . I started some herbs, cucumbers, strawberries, tomatoes, and lettuce outside a month ago and I keep hovering because I'm just so excited to grow things.. lol.

[@therusticranchgarden]

that salsa garden looks so amazing. I love the way you show it step by step. Looks so awesome. Thanks for all the info. Blessings. Bertha in TEXAS

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Bertha - so glad you enjoyed it - hope you'll grow your salsa garden along with me! Stay tuned for some fresh salsa soon!

[@jackiehorsley9263]

love your Salas garden Kim I am growing a Salas garden as well

[@CaliKim29]

That’s great, Jackie- keep me posted on your progress and harvests! Thanks for stopping by!

[@timehasbegun5828]

Nicely done Kim 💖

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos-thanks for watching!!!

[@michaeljackson7361]

Very nice video thanks

[@CustomGardenSolutions]

Calikim I am going to try your suggestion of planting two peppers in from one cup. In the past I always separated them but with your advice I'm going to try it your way.

[@gamerby1610]

Thank you for making these videos I have started my own garden and these give me advice

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Gamer, glad you're enjoying them and growing a garden - good for you! Thanks for following along!

[@malayamylifeintheusa9363]

I Love growing Tomatoes and peppers and they are just taking the space of my garden bed. My Tomatoes are ready to harvest in a couple weeks then it’s salsa time.

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Malaya - nothing like homegrown tomatoes - great job! Thx for watching!

[@RichGreenAcres]

I love your purple grow pot beds. We are growing a salsa garden this year too. The only addition we have is Tomatillos.

[@CaliKim29]

Love tomatillos, what a great addition! Keep me posted on how your salsa garden grows!

[@vandeanastager6708]

😍😍 I have waited for this video 😍😍 thank you

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Vandeana - Awesome! It will be fun to see the veggies grow. What veggies are you growing in your salsa garden? Thanks for stopping by!

[@vandeanastager6708]

@@CaliKim29 I am growing way to much to list on here . I am even trying to grow some peanuts. I love your videos . Have a great long week end

[@elliebelle5244]

What size grow bag did you use for this? Thank you

[@MP-gx6mg]

The one question I had and it figures the only one not answered.

[@idoniarodriguez3842]

Please do a follow up video for this planter! Looks great.

[@CaliKim29]

Ok - Sure will ! thanks for stopping by!

[@heartbreak717]

I recently discovered your channel a few days ago... Binge watching it.... Lots of awesome videos. :)

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Dora, welcome to the community - appreciate you following along! What's growing in your garden?

[@SNOWh571]

And we also plant jalenpo peppers

[@ExistNNature]

I have fallen in love with gardening..

[@CaliKim29]

Isn't it fun? What are you growing? Thanks for hanging out with me in the garden today!

[@ExistNNature]

@@CaliKim29 Very much so. I'm growing cucumbers, swiss chard, strawberries, kale, sunflowers, squash radishes and more.

[@Neyobe]

Sameeee

[@fredb2129]

I love your videos

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks, Fred - appreciate you following along! What's growing on in your garden?

[@fredb2129]

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY , coffee plants , roses, big Japanese aloe bed they are edible , 200 day lily in bed tons succulents , i don’t have a salad garden yet like yours maybe one day , your vid are awesome and you do a great job with everything Kim

[@ezrabrooks12]

Good Video,Good Info.

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed it! What's growing in your garden? Thanks for watching!

[@SOULSTARBELLYDANCER7]

Hi. Is that 2 tomato plants in the purple container?

[@RoseThistleArtworks]

I love this. What a great idea to have it all together. I might have missed it if you ever did a video about the drip irrigation system, but I am interested in how that is connected on the other end. Is there a timer? Does it hook to the faucet or does it need an entire pipe system?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Rose, glad you enjoyed it. It IS very convenient (and fun) to have all the veggies in one place. Drip irrigation is definitely the way to go, it's easier to install than you think, saves time, gets the water to where it needs to go. Yes, I do have a timer, mine is hooked to a hose bib, but you can hook it to a sprinkler system as well. Here is my drip irrigation playlist for more info, bit.ly/calikimdripirrigationplaylist, Thanks for watching!

[@gusieo]

I didn’t know you could plant peppers THAT close together!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Micro - peppers do well planted closely, stay tuned for update! What type of peppers are you growing? Appreciate you stopping by!

[@gusieo]

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY planting shishitos, ajvarskis, lilac bells, long thin cayenne, and a California wonder (only one survived)! Hopeful for abundant harvests this year.

[@tsav6952]

Do you can your salsa Kim? Nice idea! Thanks!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi T Sav, no I don't, I usually make fresh pico de gallo. We'll do a video on that when the veggies are ready, stay tuned! How bout you?

[@UNOyay]

What do you do with the containers and the soil at the end of the season?

[@CaliKim29]

We grow year round here in So Cal but if you don’t in your area you can just leave the soil in the container and reuse it next time you plant. Thanks for stopping by!

[@UNOyay]

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY not sure yet! First year with containers.

[@CaliKim29]

That's awesome! You can grow so much in containers, have you seen my Small Space Garden series? Lots of great tips for you there, bit.ly/CaliKimSmallSpaceGardenSeries.

[@blurose227]

where's a good place to buy organic mulch for vegetables? it's been very difficult to locate.

[@Donna_G]

Hi Kim, I don't have any of the Smart Pots; but, did see some at our local BiMart. The largest size I saw was a 7 gallon size. I'm not sure if there were any raised bed ones. I used to really enjoy salsa as a chip dip and a veggie dip. But, as I've gotten older, I have not been able to tolerate hot salsa like I did when I was younger. If I wanted to customize a collection of seeds, which packets would you suggest that would not include hot peppers?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Donna, Smart Pots are certainly are a great way to grow veggies - it's amazing how much can be grow in containers! CameraGuy doesn't like spicy salsa either. I've found the hungarian hot wax in the Salsa Seed Collection to be a medium heat and usually make one batch that is mild (with fewer of the hot peppers) and one batch that is hotter (with more of the hot peppers), as I like let spicier. All of my pepper collections at this time include at least one hot pepper. But perhaps in the future, I'll put together a sweet pepper collection and a hot pepper collection, stay tuned! Thanks for stopping by!

[@amandaloewen6479]

Its definitely worth it to grow a salsa garden! That is definitely one of my primary reasons for growing tomatoes and peppers! Have you ever tried adding celery to salsa? In my area, some do, some don't :) Do you grow celery?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Amanda - love the idea of adding celery to salsa for that crunch, bet it puts it over the top! I do grow celery, I mostly use it in soups, but will add it to some garden fresh salsa. Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@hideoutsalon3718]

No salsa garden in containers here, but we have a Mediterranean themed group of containers with tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, and Greek oregano. Then, because it spreads like a weed, we have garlic chives that have crashed the party. All we need is an olive tree and lemon tree.

[@CaliKim29]

Love the Mediterranean garden theme, I bet it is beautiful and tasty at the same time! Let me know if you get that lemon and olive tree going. Thanks for watching!

[@4jokers8238]

I want to do this so bad! I love salsa! When is it a good time to plant bunching onions? Is it too late? I live in California zone 14. Love your videos!

[@arixxnexx1640]

Thank you so much//

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos!! Thanks for stopping by!

[@alyssastreet3120]

Is there a update?

[@tonyachapman8261]

NICE!!!

[@CaliKim29]

Glad you enjoyed it, Tonya! Will you be growing a salsa garden this year?

[@tonyachapman8261]

@@CaliKim29 Yes.. I am using a galvanized steel tub though so hopefully it survives the slugs.

[@Leviability]

Wow this surprises me because I've been told that you shouldn't plant tomatoes and peppers near each other, so I've been putting them across the garden all of this time 😂😂😂

[@malayamylifeintheusa9363]

Luli Ferrari I planted Tomatoes and Peppers together and they are doing great. Both looks happy and healthy

[@HerHealthyHome]

The opposite is true, they are companions.

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Luli - I've planted them next to each other for years and they do just fine. It's always fun to mix things up in the garden! Thanks for watching!

[@TerryByrdJr]

Why didn't you separate the 🍅 plants wasn't it 2 of them🤔 I'm growing a salsa/Italian food type garden with this 4 plus basil and spicy oregano and lettuce so you can go Mexican Italian or just make a salad

[@wranther]

Kim, with a plant as healthy as that tomato, have you ever taken a similar plant and videoed the removal of the soil around the root structure? So very much stronger than conventional pots. Also, why is it when I try to plant in loose soil that the plants just up and die. However, when I notice the wilting effect and compress the soil around t he plant, life returns? -Bob... PS: Rain/Snow starting tonight now rather than Monday according to the afternoon weather update. Gotta love this global warming :)

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Bob, it would be a great comparison, root development of a tomato growing in a Smart Pots, and Good Dirt soil where the roots are able to breathe, and a tomato growing in a plastic container with heavy soil. Hmmm, not sure about your plant wilt issue, I haven't had that problem in this loose soil. Is your soil moist enough? Perhaps too many air pockets in the loose soil, maybe it needs that little bit of patting down to help the roots to get established. It's fun to try different things to see what works. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching!

[@ingekaivola4685]

QUESTION Is that Smart Pot sitting on a wooden deck?

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Inge, no this deck is a composite material. If you place them on wooden decks, you can place something plastic underneath to protect the wood. Thx for stopping by!

[@Lisa-pn1eu]

I have everything but onions I thought it was best to grow them in the fall

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Chalindai - onions actually grow in a wide range of temperatures. Get them planted early in the spring or fall, the bulb develops best in temperatures between 50-75. Once the bulb starts to develop, they can withstand higher temperatures or frost. One reason why I love growing the bunching onions, is because they grow fast, and you can harvest them sooner when the bulbs are very small. Thanks for watching!

[@Lisa-pn1eu]

CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY thank you so much!!

[@mattingly1217]

Calikim sweetheart... I love your videos but you can't tell me that the cilantro will grow in hot weather.... are you serious? I just cut mine back... I had a Bush of it... think it will do in the shade? I wanna see this come up that you planted and I will be a believer lol

[@amarajapat]

Do we add Epsom salt in addition to the plant food you mentioned... I've to add more peppers to my salsa garden.... 😅

[@CaliKim29]

Epsom salt is not really necessary in this case. The soil and plant food will grow these veggies beautifully. Thx for watching!

[@elainjones9442]

Why the plan in pots so high were you can afford them.

[@zacharyma4015]

good tips but you need to space your plants more

[@Tohid-2]

First one

[@CaliKim29]

Hello Afridi - thanks for tuning in right away! Will you be growing a salsa garden with me? Have a great Saturday!

[@Alex-bv6yg]

First!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Alex, thanks for tuning in so quickly! Are you growing a salsa garden? Fresh salsa is so tasty, nothing like it!

[@Alex-bv6yg]

Im not having a salsa garden this year but I definitely will think about it next year!!😊

[@اشرفغالي-ح3ض]

💏💏💏💏💏💏💏🌷

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks for watching, what are you growing?

[@marshabalderrama8903]

Nice looking Kim, we’re already hitting 90°. It’s too hot to plant cilantro. mine are already bolting