How to Water Containers in the Heat & Why Container Size Matters: You Can't Over Water Containers If

[@twochknsoftaco]

One tip that works for me when dealing with hydrophobic soil is using the mist setting on your hose if you have it. Like Gary mentioned in the video if you're soil contracts it's highly likely the water you spray will just leak right through the pot. Misting first will help pre-moisten the soil first. Then you wait a bit and switch to your normal spray setting and water slowly. This is especially helpful before you water in soluble fertilizer so that all the nutrients don't leak right through.

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[@warrenalbert7922]

Great info Gary. Here in GA I had to water twice a day to get thru the 100F days. I did notice that all of my container tomatoes started getting purplish leaves which I figured out was loss of phosphorus due to the watering. Once the temps regulated I hit them with water soluble fertilizer and all of the new growth is back on track. So we have to be mindful of washing out nutrients. I haven't have blossom end rot for the first time so consistent watering is definitely the difference. Thanks !!

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[@mplslawnguy3389]

I always give my containers three passes. I water each container consecutively, then come back to the first container and go down the line two more times. By the third watering, the soil is moistened and the water will penetrate the entire container. I use this same strategy for stuff in the ground as well. Clay will often not even absorb the first watering, but if you do a little at a time, taking a break between watering, eventually the water will start penetrating into the ground.

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[@kele1264]

Sweet doggies! ❤🤗🐕🐕

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[@heathersparrow5208]

Thank you Gary! This is my first summer with container garden. I have been struggling past week with watering. Only lost one cucumber plant. I was hesitant to water twice or more but appreciate the info!

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[@phackdaphish]

I appreciate all your watering videos. After three years of growing vegetables, I now feel comfortable knowing how often and how much water to give my plants thanks to you.

[@jamipowell275]

I am a new container gardener and this really helped me! Thank you

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[@jtharp9265]

Thank you Gary , I just succession planted more peppers & added a shade cloth over the area so the plants survive And grow as we did that with more peppers & ping tung eggplants & my baby butternut squash from Baker creek & baby cantalope they took off , Also put a camping canopy over my sweet potato slips until they took & then moved the camp canopy to another area , as so many people here in Montgomery County , Texas have their gardens buring up , I've been watering , feeding like u taught me , God bless you Gary , your the best teacher .... Harvesting peppers , Ping tong eggplants, okra , cantalopes & tons of pickles & cucumbers, my tomatoes did horrible besides my cherry tomatoes and Tachi paste , WE GOT NO SLICERS , SO STARTED A 2ND ROUND OF SLICER TOMATOES , as we have the time down here . Thank u Mrs Josette Montgomery County , Texas

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[@ctviera]

That was REALLY helpful. I've been agonizing over yellowing leaves in my whiskey barrel containers and could not figure out what it was since I believed I was keeping up nutrients (yes, I thought it must be that) and it didn't help. I thought I was giving them enough water but clearly, in this heat, I was not (and was afraid to over water, i.e., everything you said). I'm going to follow this advice and see how it goes. Thanks so much!

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[@Gkrissy]

Willow was so cute drinking the water. Thanks for the video because yea it’s a lot of work to water daily in these 80-90degree daily days in the south. So a few of my seedlings died last month but I am starting to be better with frequent watering.

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[@teriwilliams4212]

I have found that what works best for me is using a water meter before watering. I can see how deep the dryness goes and tell how much water each plant needs. This has been particularly helpful with the GreenStalk.

[@theone031]

Yes your plants will grow optimal with the moisture meter. I let mine get down to the middle level/moist before I water again. If it reads "wet" then you know you're fine.

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[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Thanks so much for being so detailed about watering - I sure needed this ..June 2023 -

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[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

Once again thank you, Gary. Very much needed guidance, especially, these days. I have increased my containers this year, as I am looking for all space available to grow. I have been Subbed for a few years now.

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[@brichter4669]

In my area, zone 8b, we've had 2½ months of 100°+ temps every day. I did a grow bag garden this year, but the heat was just too much and I lost everything. I used mostly 7 gallon and 10 gallon grow bags. I purchased heavy duty plant saucers and put one under each grow bag. I lightly sprayed water on the top of the bag and added about 2" of water in the saucer, so the bag could wick it up from the bottom to keep the soil consistently moist. I used a moisture meter to monitor the soil moistness, and using the plant saucers really helped so I didn't have to water as often.

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[@sharondwhite47]

This video was very helpful. When and how much to water has been my biggest gardening question since I started gardening last year. You answered some of my concerns. Than you!

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[@nahnisjourney1406]

Yes!!! It’s fall garden time! This summer heat has been hard on my garden.

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[@jeaniemario2093]

Great video. I garden only in containers. My plants are loaded with fruits/veggies and they have really been struggling this past week in Maryland with the heat. Thankful for this rain right now. I've rearranged everything on the deck so the plants get morning sun and afternoon shade for now, so that's helped some. Thinking of going to even bigger containers next year to have more wiggle room for water.

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[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Yep, takes me nearly 2 hrs too, mostly spent dragging hoses from space to space...

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[@blondie7740]

Something you might consider, I may have to try this myself, is to get a water heater pan to go under containers. That way you catch any water that runs through, and your plants get a chance to reabsorb the water. I am also experimenting with putting a jute mat in a hanging basket drip pan, and my strawberries seem to love it. It holds some water, which can be pulled from the mat as the soil dries out, without holding so much water it causes problems. . But your video is great, and your tips are really helpful, thank you.

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[@deltorres2100]

Cool I do the same on putting a hole on the side of my pots 🌱🌱🌱 💦

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[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

This video is bang on time, I literally have my gardening diary in my lap and I was writing about this very issue, I turned to youtube for music and your video pops up on the very issue I've been having. I have four tomato plants of the same variety, two in a 25 litre container and two in containers of between 5 -10 litres. The two in the big containers have been producing spoilt fruit, an ugly brown indented spot appears and then begins to spread (the indent), then blackening. I thought it was a fungal infection but it hasn't occured on my smaller two plants, the fruit on those are perfect. Well, one of the 25 litre containers kept falling over and each time I noticed that the soil was bone dry, each time I was shocked and was happy when I watered and the water didn't run out at the bottom. As you said I was overly concerned about watering too much and root rot. It just dawned on me today, after one of the 25 litre containers fell again and the soil was dry, that this is the issue, irregular watering and the soil drying out The tipping over of the container was also no doubt caused by the decreased weight of the matter in the container. I grew this variety of tomato last year and the first truss of tomato had the same issue but much later on in their development, after the first 6 fruits however all others were perfectly fine. Before this afternoon and clicking that the underwatering is the issue, I was just waiting for the plants to 'correct' themselves, and after at least 5 weeks of spoilt fruit I was going to throw the plants away, there was no point maintaining such big plants bearing no good fruit. Thanks for the video, this has really reaffirmed my suspicion and provided me with confidence in my watering approach.

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That is blossom end rot. Happens when plants can access nutrition specifically calcium. Happens when soil dries out at times, Consistent water is key. The roots get messed up when dried and can pull in calcium. Watering will fix it. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@missourigirl4101]

Super info Gary!

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[@leahdenomme555]

When it got super hot I added the cheap clear plastic trays under my fabric pots because they were drying out so fast. I’d fill the tray 3x in some of them before they were done drinking it up! I’m sure it helped keep the roots cool and kept them happy.

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[@Greenplantguide]

This summer (2022) is so hot. The extreme heat will change the landscape and garden. but with smart watering and other care in this video your plant can get rid of heat damage

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[@viviannuckols2698]

Excellent video on watering!!

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[@inaslump]

Thanks for this..I was worried 2 times a day in july was to much...I was doing only mornings & had wilt Twice & caused end rot in my tomatoes..I stepped up to twice daily..Getting better now...

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[@janicemattos6326]

How very timely Gary! I am struggling with this watering issue right now. I have mostly stock tank beds that definitely get hot and dry around the edges. Mid to high 90s now .I have everything on drip but just not getting enough water. I upped it to twice a day so we will see how things look by the weekend . I too was concerned about nutrients and overwatering. I have been giving all the tanks a good soaking with the hose as well. So maybe this is the reason I can’t grow a darn zucchini without BER 😳. Thank you for all the very useful content you provide for us, really appreciate it 😊

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[@elainewisman9990]

Great video! The visual is so helpful for us newbies!!

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[@twochknsoftaco]

I'm on southern CA and I use 5-10 gal fabric pots. Been averaging around 90 -95 degrees in July. mulching and shade cloth are a must. I only have to water every 4-5 days. Cucumbers, kale, tomato's, beans.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Shade cloth changes the tem[ps by a good 10 to 20 degrees. I really am going to find ways to use it more. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@fearedtaco4076]

It’s so hard to keep up with the watering when it’s 106° every afternoon

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[@megg.1687]

This video was very helpful. Thank you!

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[@susanjordan2130]

Thank you.

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[@51rwyatt]

I like fabric pots because it is really, really hard to overwater. So in the summer I flood them every other day or two and don't have to worry.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@theone031]

Also stay away from black or tin colored containers. Use blue or White colors to reflect the sun. The dark colored containers heat the soil too hot and stress the plants. Found out the hard way lol.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kele1264]

Wow! Pepper city at your house! Looks like it's time to make hot sauce!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Pickling a few You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@TheRuckFarm]

Great video Gary. Thanks for sharing!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Always glad to share. Thanks for watching You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@NYR11949]

Thank you for another great video tutorial. I have large balcony container vegetable garden and been using the water...wait...water method during this summer that has been hot as Hades. Thanks again for all the tremendous information you have provided to all of us amateur gardeners for years.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So glad to help and the pause is key. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@EricaLucasLoves]

Thank you for this video!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@dmariewalker6880]

Thanks Gary, we had an all day of downpour, even into the next day with thunder/lightning, it was nice! However, I will be watering my containers tonight. Just picked 3 Big Boy tomatoes 🍅 & I couldn’t resist picking 3 green tomatoes to fry up Sunday, OMG, so delicious. Have you tried giving your pups yellow squash? Freshly sliced or cooked, mine loves them.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@kikaytwins293]

Love kales is my favorite

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@shirleyk623]

Off topic question Gary. I'm in Florida and I'm cleaning out the beds that are done and getting them prepared for fall. I have leeks that have baby leeks growing along the larger leek. Are they just babies and can I transplant into cups and plant them back in the garden in the fall? Thanks in advance 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

You know I dont know. I havent seen that I dont think. I would think they need to have their own roots to do well with a transplants. Thats what Id look for. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@shirleyk623]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN yes they do have their own little root system. Not many but some. I had left a few leeks in the garden and didn't pull them out hoping they would go to seed. Five went to seed, the others just continued to grow. When I went to pull one up to use it fresh I noticed all these little baby leeks around the big one. I'll take a picture and try to email it to you. I've never grown leeks before I was inspired to do so because of your videos. I will try and transplant them and let you know how it works out. Thanks for answering my question 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@AlvinMcManus]

Using drip with my grow bags 5-15gallon sizes and every 48hrs for 15minutes and the moisture seems appropriate. 80-90degree days this time of year. The drip really is doing the job. Will do extra if we bust 97deg.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@debwill13]

Hi Gary, love your channel! I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and this year decided to plant my tomatoes and peppers in containers, (i'll be working on a Ruth Stout type garden this fall for next year as well as larger raised beds) My question is my tomato plants are doing really well I have tomatoes on the vine but their not ripening. By the examples you gave on planter pot sizes I did pretty good. Also many of the tomatoes have gotten a type of bottom rot. I pull them off when that happens but not sure what's going on. Of course before I water I do the ole finger test to make sure it really is dry and I'm watering about twice a day depending on storms. Any suggestions on what could be the problem with ripening and the bottom rot on some of the tomatoes? Any help would be greatly appreciated. oh and I do fertilize but only every few weeks to a month. Thanks for all you do!

[@SlackerU]

Bottom rot is usually a calcium deficiency so you could try a calcium spray on the foliage until you find out why the plants aren't getting enough from the soil. If they are large enough to eat then you can ripen them inside before an animal or bug uses them for a water source, the squirrels like them green here.

[@NYR11949]

For reasons I can't explain, only the first few of my container tomatoes suffer from blossom end rot. After that everything seems to grow fine. This has been happening for the last five or so years....a complete mystery to me.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So that is blossom end rot. It is due to not having calcium in the soil or the plant cant access the calcium in the soil. The later is caused buy not enough water. So the solution is to add powdered lime to the surface. A good dusting and water it in well but then keep the soil full moist going forward and that should help. Romas are the worst and get it when others dont. Variety impacts the issue. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@debwill13]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN ah! thanks so much. I do have espoma garden lime which I used when I mixed the soil for the planters but that I'm sure is long gone. I'll do what you've said and really appreciate the help. Thanks so much!

[@gardentours]

During this heatwaves we really have to water in a wise way 💦💧

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@chrishynes6091]

When it's so hot should watering be done after sunset and early morning?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@guylo88]

i saw you had a fig tree, any chance you can do a video on fig tree care? i have one potted and its doing well, but havent gotten any good fruit from it yet. Any tips or suggestions would be great!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@SlackerU]

I wonder if you're experiencing iron deficiency from high-soil-PH. You should try leaf applied iron-chelate, it's sold on Amazon.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not sure but the pH is in a decent range You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@SlackerU]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Compost usually has a Ph of 8 & for max iron intake you'd be at a 6.3 b/c much lower than that just doesn't intake enough calcium or magnesium for potted plants who can't search in deeper soil.

[@kburkes4245]

Great video. I'm amazed at the number of peppers on your plants. Mine are mostly leaves and maybe two peppers. What's your secret?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Consistent water LOL. I prep the soil well and keep them watered. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@dorothyhughes1061]

Do you have a video about how to use compost in the garden in midsummer?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I use it as a top dressing a couple inches across the bed. Nothing fancy You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@SusanHilesCreates]

Thanks! Very helpful. Now I know I can’t over water.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@deedeevenegas18]

Hi. I really love❤ watching your videos. Thanks for the tips. I was wondering if your container pots have holes in the bottom for drainage? Or just one hole on the side?

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

Holes at the bottom is the typical approach for drainage.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Combination of both and fabric pots of course have no holes. I like the holes an inch up from the side for bigger plants. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@sangitadesai7278]

My bell pepper plant grow in my compost bin so I transferred it in a grow bag, had a couple Harvey but had small peppers? I would like to know how to produce more peppers and bigger peppers please.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Its really about giving them enough space to grow in the heat. Mine get planted in May and grow unit November. I get large plants and good production Join this channel to get access to perks which focus on garden mentoring and member influenced videos: kzbin.info/door/ptL6_qMImyW_yZwiMjQdpgjoin You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@keithgardner8121]

Thanks Gary! I have definitely been under watering my potted plants. Great tip on adding water soluble fertilizer AFTER soaking first. By the way, I have been watering twice a day, due to these high Maryland temperatures. Do you recommend adding water soluble fertilizer more than once a week while increasing daily watering?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So if they plants are large they will need more water soluble but you can also fill a water can and give them a quick fertilizer drink with it every couple of days. Only because we are adding so much water, we dont want to wash it out. But either way would work You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@Spencer_Plant_Projects]

Use a wetting agent like ThermX70, quillaja for an organic method to hydrophobic soil or polysorbate 20 if you dont care about that. Makes water wetter and more efficient

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@heathermacy409]

Hi Gary, Have you tried setting up any of your containers as wicking “beds”? Just curious what you thought of them. Usually people are using the wicking design to make raised beds in galvanized stock tanks or IBC totes that are cut in 1/2 but it is possible to scale it down for smaller containers. The larger beds usually only need to be refilled once a week and the plants stay consistently watered. 💦

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I havent. I Might try it in the future You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@HansQuistorff]

IJ use a pipe in the container down to the bottom so the water comes up from the bottom reservoir/

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@buckydoc8303]

I use mostly grow bags from 5-25 gallons. I find that my tomatoes tend to consume more water than peppers. Does that comport with your experience?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@arienneboyer4802]

Thank you for all this great information! I have 4 bell peppers into a 25 gallon grow bag. I water very deeply, every evening. My leaves are yellowing. Do you have any ideas to help me?

[@mtk1967]

You need to be watering deeply every morning if you are only watering once a day.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Thats a good amount of water. I would give them a big drink of water soluble nitrogen to check that box and stick with watering. If it is really hot, some water in the mid afternoon wont hurt. But I think watering is okay. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jessn331]

How do you clean your fabric grow bags? And is it concerning if they look like they have mildew on the outside?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I havent worried to wash them. The mildew and algae come around here. I dont worry about it. I think you could spray them with a mild bleach but I havent tried. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@kmcsciguy]

Hi Gary, curious if you’ve ever tried clay/terra cotta spikes with bottle reservoirs? May be a good video to do if you’re able to.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I havent. I keep thinking about doing but just never go to it You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jaimindesai5054]

Excellent . This is what I wanted to know as beginner. Gary I have bell pepper growing in three 5 gallon paint bucket. All of them got BER. Overwatering or need calcium ? Please advice. Thanks

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

1 plant per 5 gallon? Anyway if you missed watering and the soil dried 1x, it makes it hard for the plant to get calcium. Even watering is usually the main reason for BER. However, you can add in some calcium via lime. But keep watering consistent. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jaimindesai5054]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN Thanks Gary

[@GrowingwithTJ]

I live in lancaster county PA not that far from you. Do you plant potatoes for a fall harvest ? Is it too late ?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

No you can plant them now for sure You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@frankbarnwell____]

If a container has really contracted soil, might block the holes Temporarily, and let it absorb in better. Unblock in a few minutes when looking good. Ty Gary. Hi pups!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That is a really smart idea LOL. Good point. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@yas-FL]

Hi Gary! Good video. My tomatoes are splitting. I was told it is from overwatering. In your video you say don't worry about overwatering. Now I am confused. Why are my tomatoes splitting?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Its not over watering. Its them drinking it in so fast the skin splits. Some varieties do that more. If you are watering and moisture is consistent then they dont over indulge. But if you have soil that dries, they are in drought, you give them tons of water, they can crack. But it is really more so about the variety. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Depends, also, when they are splitting, on the vine or in the house. I was picking what I thought were unsplit cherry tomatoes so after washing and drying inside I'd find quite a few split. I found I was washing them in lukewarm water and when I changed that to COLD water the splitting ceased. Who knew?

[@mimoarikikari]

How many tomatoes plant can be in 10 gall container?

[@bobbyvandagriff7092]

Does humidity play a factor in the soil being dry besides the sun’s temperature ?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

For sure. Dry areas are prone to faster evaporation You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@jaimindesai5054]

Gary, if I water my container plant as you mentioned and than apply WS fertilizer, what happens next day when I water same way I 90+F? Will water wash away WS from soil? Please advice. Thanks .

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

So it will bond to particles in the soil so some always stays behind. Some will wash out but you just have to have a more frequent routine of feeding if needed. You can keep the watering can next to it and instead of giving it all at once. Give a little each day over the week. That helps You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@lzshow]

Can u just pour a gallon qater bucket into the container? Instead of hand watering each?

[@Shelzbells]

My tomato plants are doing horrible this year. Ive never seen them this bad. I dont know if they are fungused or if I over fertilized them and they are damaged from that. The plants look terrible and the tomatoes are quite small.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It has been a tough year. I hope they work it out. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@0821jhiggins]

Do you havea beginners guide?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

I dont as that's one big topic based on learning needs but I have 1500 videos that cover all topics. I have a really good book called the Modern Homestead Garden that is great for new gardeners. Thanks! Over 1500 gardening videos on my YT channel. Here is how you can support me, & The Rusted Garden... Please Subscribe & The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop: www.therustedgarden.com/

[@charmainemrtnz]

I am struggling to get anything to sit fruit in my green stocks! I have peppers and green beans and broccoli and cabbage and other. My lettuces and spinach is Bolton way early. I am so upset… I bought eight green stocks and I’m Not getting any food. Do you have any suggestions?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Hmmm. So fall is coming so cool crops can go back in soon. Im not sure where you are but once June comes its too warm for leafy greens. You can definitely put bush beans in. I think the timing of your cool crops was a little off. Now is nothing but heat loving plants. Peppers should come around. Basil, Swiss chard, beans, bush cucumber (1 in bottom level), can go in now. Wish I could help more. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@guidorollard2944]

why not use a plate under containers that holds some water? I do and we had very unregulary temperatures, at over 36 C last week, and then dropping with 10 degC so having a bottom off water stay in that plate under container helps me to get it the day through, till i get home from work.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

That works. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@stevemiller5626]

Interesting. The only plants I'm having trouble with is my tomatos. Producing fruit but they're turning yellow. I have almost all my plants in identical 5gal fabric pots. Everything is picture perfect except those tomatoes. Same soil, same fertilizers. The tomatoes may be getting about an hour or 2 more sun. Think it's the pot size ?

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Yeah 5 is tight. And might need just a ton of soluble Nitrogen. As they get big the suck the life out of the soil. I would try that on a few and see what happens as an experiment You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@stevemiller5626]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN ok thanks. I'll order that tonight.

[@thinkathena2]

Ugggh, I feel like I should be reported to BPW (bureau of plant welfare). Thanks for the watering tutorial :)

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

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[@jerrylane372]

I never ever worried about over watering until i rotted my potatoes in containers. Now im afraid to water them ...only gonna water once ot twice a week ..trying again!

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Potatoes are one you can rot but in the heat they usually have a lot of green so you are okay, if you and planting another round, yes less water. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@garden_therapy_nj]

Off topic but can you explain “dog vomit” in your raised beds

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

It is a slime mold actually and it wont harm plants You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@garden_therapy_nj]

@@THERUSTEDGARDEN thank you

[@51rwyatt]

are we learning to water the dogs, or the plants 🙂

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Willow loves the hose You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)

[@657449]

When it rains, everything gets over watered.

[@THERUSTEDGARDEN]

Not true. Draining soil is draining soil. You can find items I use or discuss in videos, by checking out my Amazon Storefront for fertilizer, pest management, shade cloth, seed starting supplies, books and more! at www.amazon.com/shop/garypilarchiktherustedgarden As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases. Please visit The Rusted Garden Seed & Garden Shop (My Shop) for your fabric pots, fall & spring seeds, seed starting supplies, peppermint oil, neem oil, TRG merchandise, and more at www.therustedgarden.com Please subscribe if you have a chance (Thanks!)