Cultivating with The Basics ( Side Sweeps)

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[@ethanmorton7122]

need to invest on drip tape on your vegetables.

[@Jtwes]

Yes sir that would be no doubt the most efficient way to go for sure.

[@AirplaneDoctor_]

One of the reasons I have always enjoyed your videos is you show a good cross section of your regional growing conditions from soil to weather and what it takes to keep things growing. It's good to see what others realistically deal with when growing, both the good and the bad, life is about learning from others of the same mind no matter the subject, everyone has something to contribute, you just have to be willing to listen.

[@Jtwes]

I do make a point to show we’re I’m struggling, partly because of subscribers like you and others have such a vast knowledge that can help me and are always so willing to. Thanks for watching.

[@clydetheglide3450]

That’s called having an open mind and thinking you might not know it all!

[@natevanlandingham1945]

I have been wondering this for awhile as I hear you mention your wife's name on and off. I watched the Canning video and only got part way through, but heard you talking about her picking beans calling her Leano (spelling???) And then again say her name. This is what's confusing me I thought the T in JTWES was her initial? I am going to assume Leano is maybe a nickname?

[@Jtwes]

Yes sir that would be correct. Lol

[@kingfishjrb]

it will take several months for lime to raise ph. i use to string fishing line in an x pattern over my newly planted corn of 6 rows when i planted 8 or more also added an h pattern. this worked well to keep crows from pulling up corn. they were afraid of getting caught i guess.

[@Jtwes]

That’s a good thought. It does seem to get better as time goes on.

[@351Fordracing]

We did the exact same thing last year except we just did a perimeter around our garden with hi vis green 30lb test. The crows were destroying until we did that . Soon as we did, they didn't mess with it anymore at all. It was wild.

[@Wayne-wg9nu]

Nothing like a freshly plowed garden

[@leonelflores8050]

Cuando yo regrese amexico. Boy andar como usted nomas en mis tractores

[@natevanlandingham1945]

The sprinkler may not actually save water, it may just be that the twirly sprinkler doesn't put out as many GPH?

[@Jtwes]

Like that other subscriber said the best option would be some drip tape. That gets into the wallet a little though. Lol

[@scottn7464]

Get a concrete block and zip tie that oscillating sprinkler to it. It’ll get the sprinkler 8” higher and the sprinkler won’t move around as it’s watering.

[@Jtwes]

Hey Scott I’ve been weighing it down with the sway bars that I use on my RV hitch lol.Thanks for watching.

[@tommynorwood5184]

I like the way you were plowing your corn with the single plow on each side of the row. When I used to plow my corn i used two plow’s on each side of the row. My grandfather plow his tobacco that way. We called those plow points snake heads. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day. P S keep on doing what you do i enjoy watching your videos.. Thanks

[@Jtwes]

Thank You Tommy I remember when I was younger Daddy had a set that was real big that through tons of dirt.Thanks for watching.

[@lamontpowell6235]

I'd like for you to keep wearing those boots so we can see how they hold up. Glad to here they are comfortable, but will they last? Are they steel or safety toe?

[@Jtwes]

Hey Lamont I’ve been wearing them at work and home. One big reason my other boots still haven’t came back. They do make a steel toe in that boot.

[@torril4904]

There's nothing like enjoying a cup of coffee with an excellent video on gardening. Joey, you have an excellent camera operator. You all stay cool in this heat. 👏😁

[@Jtwes]

Hey Torri Thank You. Will and Sam do all my filming. It’s funny I know the shot I want but I don’t know how to do it, they always figure it out. Lol

[@arnoldgonzalez7377]

You got a beautiful garden

[@leonelflores8050]

Sembrare como usted un pekeno terreno de cada semiya

[@Jtwes]

Les deseo la mejor de las suertes con sus jardines.

[@gitatit4046]

I think you're talking about the bar type "oscillating sprinkler". I have good luck with those too because I can control what I water better than the Rainbird type. It saves water and puts more where you want it. But I would recommend a soil test so you'll know which way you need to go as far as amendments. We haven't done one in 5 or 6 years ourselves, so we need to do another one too. Otherwise we might be going 180 degrees in the wrong direction. 😆Thanks for your time and efforts.

[@Jtwes]

I had someone email me the other day and tell me right now there free to do. I need to jump on it. Thank you for watching and putting up with me. Lol

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

We used to call those type plow points wings and I've also heard some people call the twisters. I've used them in the past but pretty much just use disks now. I just got another good rain and I hope y'all do as well.

[@Jtwes]

Yes sir William said 8 tenths. I just hope the Hastings hasn’t went to far to come back.

[@keithmcgowan1]

No offense but a soil test is the cheapest part of the whole thing if you value your time.... just guessing how much lime and nutrient you need is foolish. Great video otherwise.

[@Jtwes]

No offense taken.

[@rorywilliams7706]

Already picked out all my cukes, and one patch of silver queen. It's so dry and got here! The county sent me a letter telling me they thought I had a water leak - no, I've just got three garden patches needing water and a pasture of cows each drinking 20 gallons a day. I enjoy it though. I don't much care for squash either. Probably going to plant some more silver queen and more green beans for a fall crop.

[@Jtwes]

Hey Rory I haven’t thought about a fall crop of corn. If the mystery corn does good and the Stowell’s I want need to. Good ideal.

[@rorywilliams7706]

@@Jtwes I got lucky last year planting in August - picked and put up cobs in the freezer on Nov 1. This year I'm planting a lot sooner. Like, next week sooner.

[@Davidjb37721]

Wouldn’t it be a good time to do a round sample now

[@Jtwes]

That’s a good question I’m not sure because I’ve been hitting it with fertilizer and nitrogen. I’m not sure if it would skew the results.

[@Dunlap-uj5zl]

👍

[@gleanerk]

Make good hilling sweep

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Lots of good information available in your videos Joey. The camera work and commentary are first class IMO. I’m barely starting to work on/tinker with my Farmall’s. I had an outstanding day on one tractor. I was able to do a repair that made me feel like a hero. When I bought this home/property it came with approximately 400 feet of aluminum irrigation sections and a trash can full of heads. The pump is super heavy electric with pickup out of the river. As dry as parts of the lawn is it might be time to sort that stuff out. Probably get busted for using river water with my luck. Lol. That was 38 years ago, and it had set unused for 10-15 years before. Thanks for being so down to earth Joey. Good luck with your bible studies.

[@Jtwes]

Hey Stan Thanks for the encouragement. Hope you get to use that disk soon.

[@markplowboygreen1295]

Very good , have good day

[@Jtwes]

Thanks Mark

[@chainsaw5524]

I am looking for a 140. Just wondering what is your row spacing?

[@Jtwes]

44 inches from center of tire to tire.

[@Davidjb37721]

You have a good Tractor

[@Jtwes]

Hey David Thank You my friend. She gets a good workout for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@waveoglesby2920]

I like the half swipes

[@Jtwes]

They do pretty good. We had some when I was younger that was twice as big as those.

[@johnniesmith8346]

Enjoy the video. Thanks keep it up

[@Jtwes]

Thanks Johnnie

[@nathanalmond8280]

Looking good Joey. Always enjoy your videos. Hope vacation bible school goes well. Great way to plant the seeds in the young ones.

[@Jtwes]

Hey Bart Thank you sir. Hope you been doing good. Got us a good rain today.

[@nathanalmond8280]

@@Jtwes good glad you got a decent rain. I had two quick showers today. I have a few green beans to pick and my corn is tasseling and silking. Wish I had put a little more fertilizer on it but I think it is going to be okay. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@TheDuckofDoom.]

Speed makes all the difference on how much dirt gets thrown into the row. Are those rear sweeps supposed to have that much nose down angle? When I see them used on big field cultivators they are set to run very flat and shallow, just to cut the weeds off of their roots, and avoid mixing the soil. But that is in a place with dry growing seasons, where it is important to keep the dry soil on top to protect the damp soil from evaporation, and weeds mixed in are more likely to resprout, those on top dry out and die.

[@Jtwes]

I’m not sure. I purposely run mine deep. I’ve always liked soft middles

[@TheDuckofDoom.]

@@Jtwes I know sweeps are sold in several shank angles, but I always thought that was to match the cultivator brand. Never thought to purposely get them with a different angle.

[@Lawrence-Joseph-Norse]

Repent to Jesus Christ! Are you a sinner? Luke 5:32 King James Version 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Luke 13:3 King James Version 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

[@Jtwes]

Yes sir agree.

[@Lawrence-Joseph-Norse]

@@Jtwes amen. Are you reading God's word, the King James Bible?

[@Jtwes]

Yes sir I am, and it’s a privilege just to have and hold a Bible in my hands.

[@Lawrence-Joseph-Norse]

@@Jtwes yes praise the Lord for giving us a perfect standard to live by and to judge ourselves and the lost world.

[@tomcox5063]

Great looking squash and cucumber plants Joey! Here in north Ohio we have terrible problems with cucumber beetles. What do you do to keep yours looking so good and healthy ? Those hiller sweeps do a great job at a very reasonable price. I’ve learned so much from you and it means a lot to me to hear you say God loves me….Thanks

[@Jtwes]

Hey Tom I’ll be driving through Ohio on the way to Michigan Thursday. I really don’t do anything extra. Yes Lord He Loves us dearly.

[@clydetheglide3450]

Hey just started watching some of your videos and like to hear you talk but if want to build up your subscribers you might need to take down that Trump sign down. I am a Trump supporter so I was glad to see it and am a Christian also but KZbin don’t like me and you know why.

[@Jtwes]

Hey Clyde Thanks for watching. I had a couple people say stuff but hopefully by leaving it folks will see that we can be different in our votes and that’s ok we can agree on other stuff.

[@ddd3240]

Thanks for posting. Just got my great grandfathers Cub and a pile of cultivator stuff but no idea how to set it up. This video helped a lot. Busy cleaning it all up and painting everything. Cleaned and coated gas tank and put fresh gas and it fired off first crank after sitting 10 years. Good video and thanks again.

[@Jtwes]

Congratulations on being able to get the cub. You will enjoy it. I never owned one but I would like to one day.

[@Willkiser1]

When you're cultivating your corn with straight shanks on the front beams like you're doing, particularly that close to the plant, you're pruning the roots that seek water in the balk of the row. You're too close to the plant. A better plan I believe is to use your rolling cultivators which in addition to destroying all weeds in a wide band on each side of your plants, they will both throw up dirt to the center (the corn), covering any weed growth between the plants that you're leaving now. Plus the hilled up or thrown up dirt covers the corn slightly higher and doesn't get close to the roots. The corn with the dirt around it is supported and more stable as it grows, making it less likely to topple in a wind. On veggies that you bend over to pick, if they've been hilled up with rolling cultivators, they'll be 4 inches higher and easier to pick.

[@Jtwes]

Hey William Thanks for watching. I prefer to use my rolling cultivators, I was just showing what could be done without them. As far as close to the plant you could be right . I’ve seen some old timers say you need to move the plant around to make it grow . I don’t know? I don’t think it bothers them when there small but I wouldn’t run them that close when there bigger. Thanks for your comments I enjoy them. God Bless

[@jathomestead]

@Jtwes, I love your videos. I want to start a corn patch next year. Where do I start, do I turn the ground this fall or in the spring? Thanks for any advise for a newbie

[@Jtwes]

Hello I have a new spot that I plan on plowing this fall. Fall time plowing never hurts. Thanks for watching.

[@bobbyscott8024]

Hey Joey, we finally got a good rain this afternoon from up Archdale way! I was beginning to wonder if it was going to play out before it reached us but it came on slow and steady with not much wind! Everything has held it's own so far but we really were needing this for our corn to make and for our peas to come up that I planted over a week ago! We've been getting plenty of squash ( 4-kinds ) and okra. God is good either way and his timing is always perfect! He always knows what we need....we just have to trust Him! Blessings on your channel and all who watch!

[@Jtwes]

Thank You Bobby. Yes indeed he knows what we need before we ask.

[@digginfarmer5104]

Great video .. the 140 sure saves a ton of work in the garden keeping the weeds down… I sure love mine… thank you

[@Jtwes]

I could make it without one but I sure wouldn’t want to lol.

[@alancooper5386]

make sure u water your spuds, makes them holey inside or brown holes with liquid inside that when u try and have a baked spud it explodes in ur oven and stinks up your whole house.

[@Jtwes]

Hey Alan Thanks for watching.

[@jeffmc7946]

Thanks for sharing. That garlic looks ready to pull and hung up to dry.

[@Jtwes]

Hey Jeff Pulled it yesterday. Man that stuff was tuff to get out. Lol

[@brandonlewis5178]

Drip irrigation has been a game changer for my garden. Little more cost on the front end, but worth every penny.

[@Jtwes]

Yes sir definitely the way go. It’s a real water saver to.

[@clydetheglide3450]

I have never seen side plows like that for front cultivators

[@Jtwes]

They have been around a long time in the south.

[@none5355melvinMadigan]

Are those Amazon jar lids working for you??

[@Jtwes]

Yes sir they are doing good. In my greenbean video they bubble up because I had the rings to tight.

[@none5355melvinMadigan]

@@Jtwes ok 👍

[@johnhall1614]

Awesome video as always

[@Jtwes]

Thanks John