How You Should Be Fertilizing Your Vegetables!

[@happygarden_]

*Wooooww!!! You are a great guy my friend HOSS TOOLS, but more importantly a good teacher. You also came across as very genuine and willing to share all that you know. May you grow in wisdom, I wish you abundant crops, happy gardeniiiiiiiiiing!!!*

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you so much! Appreciate you!

[@happygarden_]

@@gardeningwithhoss You're welcome, it's been a pleasure

[@carolavant3778]

Thanks, Greg! I gave my tomato seedling their first fertilizer today. Love my syphon mixer and dram wand - Don't know how I ever did without them.....Well, yes, I do - I wasn't very good at starting seeds back then!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds great!

[@sdfft820]

Greg The blue miracle gro is 24-8-16. The pink miracle gro tomato food is 18-18-21.

[@slomo1716]

YOU are the BEST AND MOST INFORMATIVE CHANNEL ON KZbin!!!! So thrilled Jason at CogHill mentioned you!!!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Wow, thanks!

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

“ The plant doesn’t know OR care where the nutrients come from.” 😂 Yep, thanks for clearing that up for us. You are awesome!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching

[@treasuretreereynolds1764]

@@gardeningwithhoss ~ You’re welcome!

[@lisakukla459]

Oh man, I'm excited about that siphon mixer. Man, that'll surely make life easier. Cannot wait to get mine set up!!

[@terrystanley1558]

Love everything about hoss tools and the videos are spot on.followed your instructions and my seeds are doing great.all the seeds had a 💯, percent germination rate can't wait for the weather to warm up in Tennessee so lcan plant

[@brannonrushing6575]

I really appreciate y’all’s videos. This is the first year that I have been serious about gardening and your videos and products are so helpful. I’m ready to get my Hoss products in the ground! Still some cool spells here on the Mississippi/Tennessee line, but come the middle of April I am ready!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Great to hear!

[@sylviabeam8483]

I'm right in the same senerio as you are. Waiting for the crazy frost to end

[@Sarairose]

Thank you and God bless you Mr. And Mrs. Hoss 😇❤️

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you too

[@purplethumb7887]

I mix in a little bit of organic fertilizer at the time of transplanting seedlings, and my plants have been growing like crazy. I feed once or twice a month, and they look even better than when I bought them from the grocery store. 🤷‍♀

[@terrychrist1383]

Great video 👍 Very helpful on fertilizing new plants. God bless you and your family 🙏❣️🤗🐕🐾🐾🐈🐾

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you so much!

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

When it gets cooler outside or you are starting plants it's best to use synthetic ferts. If you grow most of your stuff in containers the way I do it's best to give your plants some good organic slow release fertilizer every few months and supplement it with synthetic fertilizer every 7 to 30 days depending on how much rain your area gets. It took me a few years of growing in containers to realize that organic fertilizers don't typically do well in containers by themselves unless you introduce red wigglers or other means of breaking down the fertilizers quicker such as sugars and active bacteria or fungus spores.

[@marilynmitchell2712]

I hadnt thought about the job that the worms do. Thanks.

[@randyn8605]

Wow thank you so much for this video. I’ve been waiting way to long to start fertilizing my seedlings and young plants.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drumminsonlive9199]

I’m learning more with every video. Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad to help! Get Dirty!

[@tpaw6908]

Thank you were still getting cold nights in the SC upstate. I'll be putting in ground late again this year

[@Frankie_902]

Very very informative and thank you Hoss for this video. This helps an old lady out.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You bet

[@tommathews3964]

Good stuff, Greg! Thanks, as always!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

My pleasure!

[@KajunHomestead]

great video Mr. Greg love your tools and seeds , great germination on all my seeds this year so far.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Wonderful!

[@loragardner7311]

Great video Greg. We set out our hossinator tomatoes and they are growing very well! I can’t wait for a bologna sandwich!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds great!

[@frenchysandi]

Good information. Thanks. Planting my Hoss Walla Walla onions today inside in my basement. Last frost is still a way off. It’s raining the snow and ice away today. Already sowed tomatoes and peppers a week ago. Under lights on heat mats in my basement. Zone 4b here in Minnesota.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds great!

[@nigelmccomb8106]

Yes,organic fertilizers feed soil organisms which in turn feed the plants but seedlings growing in inert sterile potting soil require water soluble chemical fertilizers. You are one of the few who know what they’re talking about 👍

[@terryfinley7760]

Valuable information Greg. Thank you!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeanniewright2554]

Thank you! Fertilizer’s are kind of a mystery to me, so they’re a little bit scary! When? How much? How often? When NOT to? You helped clarify some of that!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Any time

[@jeanniewright2554]

@@gardeningwithhoss BTW, the young man you sent to the Okie Homesteading Expo was the kind of person you want representing your name! He is smart, kind and knowledgeable, with a sense of humor! Just wanted you to know!!

[@harrybutler4077]

Thanks. Good information as usual.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching, Harry.

[@lukeyland9594]

The thing people are missing when it comes to organic is the concept of time. In Elliot Colemans book "The New Organic Grower" on page. 85 and 86 he discusses the natural process and how amendments need time to break down. You clearly understand, but alot of "fad farmer" don't. Organic fertilizer works in seed starting especially well if you make large barches of seed starting mix 6 months prior to actually needing it. Its hard to do sometimes, but can be extremely cost effective, especially in the dark times we are in. Love you guys.. God bless.

[@garythorsell5061]

Hi Greg great information 👍 take advice from successful people

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching

[@isatoro77]

I absolutely love your channel and accent! New subscriber! Triple like 😃❤️

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@hippiegirl5167]

Just purchased 2 of the vegetable tablets .

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

Thank yousooooo helpful. Ontario Canada

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You are so welcome!

[@kansasgardener5844]

I jumped on the organic train this year with my tomato starts. My plants turned yellow. I switched to synthetic and luckily they snapped out of it and started growing well again. Has me thinking about my whole organic plan. I want nice plants and good production and I'm not sure if I can get that in my raised beds without synthetic fertilizer? Some of my plants do well with organic fertilizer and some don't.

[@lindaSee89]

Very helpful Ty!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad it was helpful!

[@archstanton9703]

I used some Algoplus on the Celebrity, Chef’s Choice Black, Hossinator, Roadster, and Sun Sugar tomato plants I started from the seeds I bought from Hoss Tools. All the plants are doing well. This was the video I’ve been looking for. What head are you using on the Dramm watering wand? Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Not sure, it is a very old one we do not carry. Thanks for watching

[@nealb3168]

@@gardeningwithhoss your seeds are not the quality that was last year ..red snapper seeds 10.00 50 only 14 have came up and the abe Lincoln seeds are the same there only 6 of them come up... so to me you have ripped me off this year .. bbb time.. dont give me the I don't no how to grow a tomato from seeds same ever thing from last year.. only had 6 bad last year plus I am as old as you and my dad set me stright as a boy.. you going to fix this or do I need to go farther..

[@archstanton9703]

@@gardeningwithhoss I’ll have to look around for one that looks similar. Thanks for the reply!

[@citylotgardening6171]

Great video from a pro thank you for sharing

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karen-hillshomestead]

Thanks!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks so much, Karen! Appreciate you!

[@pearlbrown177]

Great Video for seedling half tablet per half gallon? can i water bottom? Also i have self watering trays?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes you can bottom water as long as the roots have developed enough to absorb the water.

[@qn5947]

Nice hose accessory to suck up that fertilizer from the bucket at 16 to 1. How do you adjust it to 8-1 or 4-1?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Siphon mixer proportions at the rate of 1 gallon concentrate to 16 gallons water Requires a minimum 35 psi for proper operation This is a preset and only works at this proportion.

[@gardeningwithjeffrey]

awesome videos

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks!

[@jaimesillett118]

I would just love to be your neighbor 🤠. I love your Family channel.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That would be cool

[@donnaz1961]

Great video! I'm new at gardening and this was very informative! I never know how much fertilizer to give each plant. How much is too much, please and thank you! I tend to place 2-3 solo cups per plant. It's that too much? Gotta save me some $ and get me some of your great tools. 👍

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Depends on what type you are using and the plant. Check out our hoss university growing guides for fertilizer schedules on different types of plants. hosstools.com/hoss-tools-university/

[@donnaz1961]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thank you so much! I'm still in the learning stage, Lol

[@marilynmitchell2712]

@@donnaz1961 the package generally helps with instructions. I mix various soil amendments with potting soil first.

[@chrisfisher3900]

Greg is there any salt build up from the 20-20-20? Would it be ok to run the full season without any damage?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It will take a few years to get a salt build up.

[@chrisfisher3900]

@@gardeningwithhoss I got everything on drip so I figured once every two weeks would be good and give it time to flush out. Also in raised beds

[@jonlewis6630]

Greg.. your Sangria watermelons look great. I started some of those from Hoss and I have zero germ. I got 100% on the Bella Rosa, so I don't know what I am doing wrong. Any advice?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

check out our watermelon growing guide. hosstools.com/watermelon-growing-guide/

[@papirojo4228]

I like the Dr Joe Bubble tablets. Which one did you use? Are you concerned with the build up of salts in the soil from using synthetic fertilizers?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The green one, no not concerned.

[@articmars1]

I got a siphon from yall for my birthday. I am not sure what i did wrong but the fertilizer in the bucket never changes in level. I used it for a whole month on my entire garden. But it never sucked anything through. So i took it off. I followed the directions and made sure i didnt have more than 50 ft of hose past it. And i also tried it directly behind the wand and neither worked. Is there another configuration i can try? I was really excited to get it because i am disabled and i was sure looking forward to making feeding the garden a little less strenuous on my body. I cant afford the irrigation one. And i really want this to work. Any suggestions?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

please call our customer service line 2297693999 and let them assist you

[@articmars1]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thank you so much Mr Greg! I got it working! Please tell the ladies in the office thanks so much for taking the time and your self as well to help me. This makes things so much easier and way less painful. Giant hugs and blessings 😊😊😊

[@jordanstamps5475]

This may not be the place to ask but if I ordered a tool from y’all and it was not the tool i needed could I return it for the correct tool?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

yes

[@jordanstamps5475]

@@gardeningwithhoss thank you I have since sent an email to customer service I hope

[@KrazyKajun602]

Greg, what you mean old man. You and I are the same age I believe. Born in Oct 65. You only as old as you feel and I feel 19... LOL!!

[@lidahalam8260]

Hi theré Please send some 20-20-20 to Australia.

[@kaittemurry4740]

What do you think about granular fertilizer that breaks down when you water? Should I put it in water to break down and then use the water?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Some you need to and other's it is not necessary. What is the name of the one you are using.

[@kaittemurry4740]

@@gardeningwithhoss it's from my co op.. simiiar to miracle grow.. granular

[@travisevans7502]

First I do use some synthetic fertilizer but only with flowers not my food crops not because it makes the produce bad but because what large amounts can do to the soil and the run off that gets into rivers and streams is the little I use having much affect who knows but if everyone uses it all the time there are negative affects so I choose to use it as little as possible but even some of the omri listed fertilizer and fungicide and pesticides are bad for the environment I try to do the right thing but I'm not perfect.

[@Avemarianow]

Would I use the Nutrition Tab & 20-20-20 for my 6” tall up potted tomatoes? Zone 6 and they are a little early so I bought extra lights to accommodate them but I’m unsure what fertilizer to graduate too. A few got yellow bottom leaves and I hate to loose them after all the time and money invested.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Would not use at the same time, but can alternate every 7-10 days

[@Avemarianow]

@@gardeningwithhoss oh no Hosinator had shriveled up bottom leaves

[@stevennapier814]

Do you have the tablet fertilizer on your website

[@stevennapier814]

I just looked but didn’t see

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

There is the Dr Joe tablet on his site. He introduced them several months ago.

[@stevennapier814]

Ok Thank you

[@stevennapier814]

I don’t get to see all the videos I am shut off I am sorry

[@gardeningwithhoss]

hosstools.com/product-category/fertilizers/dr-joe-bubble-fertilizing-tablets/

[@lindaSee89]

Still to soon to put out. What temp in the full Cincinnati Sun can I put out during the day? Then bring them in the evening.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

50's

[@lindaSee89]

@@gardeningwithhoss Thanks will go out tomorrow

[@rachelstrahan2486]

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[@brianschindler1511]

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[@garyharman8600]

What is the white on top of soil, perlite?... If so, purpose doing like that?

[@garyschmelzer]

Prevents fungi and aids in areation

[@garyharman8600]

@@garyschmelzer ok, thank you for the reply

[@marilynmitchell2712]

We still have frost danger until May 1.

[@garyschmelzer]

So triple 20 is just miracle grow

[@gardeningwithhoss]

just a lot cheaper

[@brokencage9723]

I use GOOD worm castings for seed starting. plenty of food for your seedlings and Super Duper growth. Don't bother with those cheap bag store castings. those are only good for adding organic matter there's barley any NPK or micro's. I suggest raising your own worms as good castings cost a small mint for what ya get.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for the tips!

[@cathyblasco4497]

Why is there a covering of vermiculite on the new seedling trays?

[@garyschmelzer]

That is perlite

[@cathyblasco4497]

@@garyschmelzer But WHY?

[@chomama1628]

Holds moisture to slow release when the plants need it. Also keeps down fungus and gnats.

[@cathyblasco4497]

@@chomama1628 Interesting. I don't get either. Yet.

[@helicart]

@@chomama1628 Perlite doesn't hold moisture, but vermiculite does. Many nurseries and large market gardens use vermiculite on top, as it keep the seed and upper soil optimally moist in the early days. Perlite is best used for reducing mechanical resistance to root growth, and helping air circulate through growing medium. It is often mixed in seed starter mix at 15-30% by volume. Vermiculite is best used sprinkled over fresh sown seeds. If in a drier climate, then it can also be used instead of perlite in the starter mix.

[@Chris-op7yt]

synthetic fertilizer = man made fertilizer. organic fertilizer = man made fertilizer. one of them comes with attached fairytales. the other grows plants well.

[@myran6648]

Lol!!!!

[@pilsplease7561]

yes

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[@slimonize]

growing in wyoming is hard. i

[@phillipwalker5259]

I really like your show watch quite a few of them so far but this one right here I just had to say something there is no such thing as synthetic fertilizer organic or inorganic organic takes microbes to break it down inorganic was broken down chemically The fertilizers once broken down are exactly the same nitrogen is nitrogen phosphorus is phosphorus and potash is potash

[@Catdog9205]

That's a ball valve.

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