New Hoss Seeder - Planting sweet corn and peas - May 2015

[@valcomm5]

Donald. You rock! Your granddaughter is a mighty fine gardener in the making. Great video sir.

[@webcajun]

Smokes A Rollin Thanks, she did a great job, I'm proud of her.....Donald

[@grumpytraveler4299]

Hi Donald. I've been watching your videos for about a year now. Enjoyed them all. I've learned a lot from them. Keep them coming. Thanks and God Bless.

[@webcajun]

Kevin Hancock Hey Kevin … While sticking to the basics I try to throw a few ideas out there to get folks thinking……Donald

[@beewagyu]

Where have you been, hope all is ok.....great to see ya back.

[@72blueflash]

Donald, always look forward to your videos. Old friend of mine use to put tape on some of his seed plates (maybe every other hole) to spread out the seed drop if they were planting to close. Seem to work ok.

[@webcajun]

72blueflash Hoss does recommend doing that and it works real well. Because the seed bed was in such bad shape with wet clogs I didn’t think it was a good idea to decrease the number of seeds going in. I figure it’s easier to thin than to replant skips.…..Donald

[@arkansastrash320]

Awe you got the garden going now!! I got one row of tomatoes planted and nothing else.I have to operate a shovel and break the clumps up pull the grass out .But when i get a row planted i feel a special feeling and a tired feeling.That planter rocks.I don't have that much room if I did i would go nuts planting everything!! Thanks Paul

[@webcajun]

N.E.Arkansas Trash Trucks&Lottery Hey Paul, what keeps gardening interesting is the challenge. If it were too easy then it wouldn’t be any fun…..Donald

[@arkansastrash320]

webcajun Very true thats like when I was a teenager my parents didn't just give me a new car we were not that rich.My frist car was pulled home and the motor didn't run and I rebuilt it all myself and I enjoyed that more and appericated way more than i could have if it was new and just handed to me.So everything I work hard and get planted is a nice acomplishment.P.S my left foot I had surgery on 20 years ago this october hurts and lets me know it haha.Thanks paul

[@Walt1119]

Good to see your videos again Donald!!!! Looking forward to more, like them all, thanks for sharing with us!!! W

[@webcajun]

Walt G Hey Walt, hopefully the rain lets up and we can get some things done. I've said before you can always add water to the garden but can't take any out.....Donald

[@19Photographer76]

The first thing I did when we closed our main garden and built raised beds, sold our seeder. Here in the wet springs of the PNW, skips were mostly due to maggots, especially on the beans. The new Hoss Seeder looks like the right tool for the job.

[@webcajun]

David Dube I was never impressed with the idea of raised beds until I built a couple and started using them. Now I’m only growing stuff that takes up lots of room in the regular garden and everything else in the beds. I built them 20 inches tall which works out great for me……Donald

[@czyhrs]

Mr Donald , thank you sir for posting another good video. I enjoy all your videos and learn a lot from them. Miss Carlee did a good job with that planter. God bless y'all.

[@webcajun]

czyhrs I will soon do a video on how well the corn and peas came up. Carlee did an outstanding job as you’ll see in the video. I’m proud of her…..Donald

[@beewagyu]

I actually use number 6 for corn...I am planting late Ate corn as well, but I have drip. Also planting peas zippers plus black eyed and purple hulls, and okra...hope it all takes

[@Wosiewose]

Wow, Carlee is really growing up! Good to see her again!

[@webcajun]

Wosiewose Watching one of the first videos we did together and then watching this one, I can really see that…..Donald

[@Clblackburn1969]

Very helpful, I know this rain has slowed us down over here in Alabama also. I hope to get back out there and replant soon. The garden I tilled is already over grown in grass.

[@webcajun]

Chris Blackburn After planting I ran the tiller between the rows to clean up the nut grass and small pig weed. Looks like the hoe will get used a good bit again this year……Donald

[@CLINTSTER77COX]

Feel blessed . If we had half the rainfall you have we would be enthusiastic. Maybe you could have a backup plan for a seed variety that is a drought tolerant variety . I wonder if blue corn would grow well there . It's amazing to me go little water it needs . I watched a video of a modern day Hopi Indian that plants I what looks like soil that nothing could grow . Keep up the good work!!!

[@webcajun]

Clin My garden is not far from a water source. It’s a little more work but if need be I can pretty much handle a dry spell……Donald

[@damodoesall6240]

How did it come up? Nobody ever shows the results and how even it is, only the planting .

[@Z71Ranger]

Your Granddaughter is growing up fast... It's good to see young people helping in the garden... I have the old Hoss seeder... How good did the corn and peas come up?

[@webcajun]

Z71Ranger If it would ever stop raining and could do another video I would show you a beautiful stand of corn and peas. Corn is 12-14 inches tall right now……Donald

[@gadddanno3652]

I wonder if the previous model seeder attachment wheel would do a better job pushing in loose dirt from the sides to cover the seed, being that it's wider and comes in contact with more dirt. might better move and flatten those round dried up pebble crumbs you get when rain turns the top of the soil all crusty. coulters look like a nice improvement... loving my wheel hoe and planter this spring in MN...not loving 37F tonite at the END of may ... thanks for the great videos webcajun

[@webcajun]

Gadd Danno The new seeder did an outstanding job in some not so ideal conditions, I was very impressed……Donald

[@anthonybeers]

As a farmer in Zambia I completely agree plant maize early to beat the drought.

[@jawhitaker]

Would that planter work in winter killed oats as a no-till planter? Will those coulters push surface trash out of the way?

[@travisrhaley]

LOVE my Zipper Cream peas! They yield great.

[@webcajun]

travisrhaley Looking forward to giving them a try......Donald

[@ShanmugamR-b3d]

Uch price sir?

[@Catesgarden]

Is that your daughter helping you out at 2:10? I have two little helpers of my own. :)

[@webcajun]

Cate's Garden Granddaughter, Carlee......Donald

[@Catesgarden]

Oh, gotcha. Well, good girl helping Grandpa! Love to see that.

[@kgabomoleofe6118]

Nice tool, how much does it cost. it will do well in the tunnels.

[@webcajun]

Last I checked they are around $300......Donald

[@sugarsnapmama5671]

Love that you get your Grandchildren out there working with you. Awesome that you pass on your knowledge to them, and a little hard work is good for their character. ;-) Where do you get your seed?

[@webcajun]

SugarSnap Mama I order most of my seeds online at Morgan County Seeds. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is another.....Donald

[@sugarsnapmama5671]

Love Baker Creek. Had never heard of Morgan County. I will give them a look. Thanks, Donald, and blessings to you and your family.

[@GardenNoviceFarm]

Where did you get your seed from? I'd like to pick up some of those pea seed. Thanks.

[@webcajun]

Garden Novice Farm I order most of my seeds from Morgan County Seeds.....Donald

[@johnnymotoeveryday8206]

I want one! Donald does it do well with small seeds like say Radish?

[@webcajun]

Johnny Fontenot Hadn’t had a chance to run small seeds through it yet. The seeder itself is built like the original seeder attachment which did handle mustard green (small seeds) really well so I don’t see a problem. My guess would be you may need to thin em out but I’d rather do that than replant skips….Donald

[@michaels7456]

is there away to cover the holes for the corn not to drop? I would try possible duct tape.

[@webcajun]

+Michael S I’ve used regular electrical tape on my Earthway that worked pretty well. I also thought about using some type of clay or wax to fill the holes. Anything that can be easily removed…..Donald

[@Bbque79]

What is the right spacing for corn? Plants and rows?

[@webcajun]

Sweet Corn will grow and produce as long as it’s not planted too close. My rows are 48 inches apart and spacing between plants average 6-12 inches. Rows can be closer…..Donald

[@bajamerica]

How about just blocking 2 of the 4 plates for the corn if 4" is too close?

[@webcajun]

That would work.....Donald

[@aboutdoors3046]

Is the dirt on the cornfield, is that natural from the ground or did you buy special dirt for farming?

[@webcajun]

Natural top soil.....Donald

[@aboutdoors3046]

+webcajun thanks

[@duaneperry7064]

How's your corn and peas doing?

[@webcajun]

Duane Perry Doing great, just uploaded and update, check it out.....Donald

[@greenbeans1718]

How is the Hoss seeder working out for you let me know im thinking on getting one.

[@webcajun]

I like the way the seeds plants are setup and that you can actually drill you own for specific seeds and spacing. I would definitely recommend it…..Donald

[@timothyhendersonjr.4552]

Donald, Quick question... Where do you purchase seeds from?

[@webcajun]

***** I order most of my seeds from Morgan County Seeds.....Donald

[@jksatte]

Wow, your granddaughter is a big girl now. I don't know why I think because I haven't seen kids, in a while, they don't just keep growing. She sure is nice to have around. Janice

[@webcajun]

jksatte Hey Janice ... Yes she has grown, she has other interest now and it’s not about the garden. :-) …..Donald

[@jksatte]

webcajun What, something more interesting than gardening with grandad lol. NO way rofl!! I really am cracking myself up now lol. Thanks for sharing. Janice

[@TheOntarioGardener]

She did a great job!

[@webcajun]

+TheOntarioGardener She sure did and I’m proud of her……Donald

[@mrelectron6220]

+webcajun Always nice to have a helper in the garden.

[@ohhowhappygardener]

Looks like a solid tool. How many seed plates does it come with?

[@webcajun]

OhHowHappyGardener Comes with 6 plates, the most popular ones from very small to large seeds. You can even get blank plates and drill the number and the size holes you want…..Donald

[@richardhalliday3858]

I wish I could afford one of those it would help me a lot and a sore back.

[@TheTomBevis]

RICHARD HALLIDAY I won one of the older Hoss seeders on Donalds site. It works great in even worse conditions than this video (my rocky garden). I really feel for your back because my back was one reason I even entered the contest!

[@richardhalliday3858]

Yea getting old is not nice on the back but I will continue to garden no matter what but if anyone wants to give me a seeder I would love you for life. LOL.

[@Opinionator52]

Kids are always an indication, as to how fast time flies,,, and that other thing that I can't slow down,,, My old age! ;o) O,,,

[@webcajun]

Opinionator52 Looking back at some of the first videos we shot together shows me just how much she's grown. I'm very proud of her.....Donald

[@NotTelling51]

I don't know nuttin bout nuttin but, what I do know is.... one day that little girl will cherish makin videos with you.

[@webcajun]

Brad Gray I hope so. :-) ......Donald

[@oldtimer43]

Nice video, i really want a seed planter after watching this........

[@webcajun]

Michael Collinson Hoss Tools makes some good products. I would recommend this seeder to anyone.....Donald

[@rwglavin3794]

Hello Donald, I have an issue that I need to ask someone about & I think you're about the best guy to ask. Would you mind helping out an old Carpetbagger in Virginia?

[@webcajun]

R W Glavin I'll give it a try.....Donald

[@rwglavin3794]

Thank you. I planted out my tomatoes (San Marzano's) 1 May this year. In less than 9 days they doubled in size. "Great" I'm thinking... Yesterday I noticed a little yellowing to the leaves of a few and the runt of the patch...Every leaf on it is up-turned and a little spotty. Because I'm using raised beds for the 1st time I'm keeping a real close eye on moister. They're needing watering about every three days. So I don't think it's that issue. The soil is the "three equal parts" Square Foot Method blend. And only after 10 days I doubt soil nutrition is a problem. Could it be Yellow Mosaic after only ten days? I did pick up a little aphid issue because of a Christmas Rose plant right next to the bed but I took care of that. I'm a little short of ideas on what it could be... Any help you might offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanx Donald.

[@webcajun]

R W Glavin Since I don’t use sprays for disease my method is simple and probably not what you’re looking for. If I think a plant is diseased and may infect the others, I pull it and get it out of there. About the only thing I’ll spray for is bugs and that’s using Liquid Sevin. Sorry, I know this isn’t much help……Donald

[@rwglavin3794]

No nonsense. Save the many and spare the few. Makes sense to me. Thanx Donald.

[@bradleyscofarm6151]

I have been watching your videos for a good while now, and i finally decided to get on the forum and request an account. I did that a couple days ago so I was wondering about how long should i wait for admin approval? Carly is very pretty by the way O.O

[@webcajun]

+Bradley'sCoFarm To stop spammers from getting on the forum I ask those signing up to email me their username. That way I know it's a real person and not some type of spamming program. Email your username that you signed up with and I'll make sure you get approved......Donald

[@bradleyscofarm6151]

webcajun Well all i can tell you is the username is Randomx232. I don't have your email as we speak

[@jaysonlabesoresdesalan85]

Can you teach me how to build one .. ?

[@webcajun]

I didn’t build it, the planter was purchased from Hoss Tools….Donald

[@jommeby6097]

salut #mr je suis très ravis je besoin des c'est matériel pour pas mâle des semences

[@RADOMIRATA]

Shouldn't corn be yellov?!

[@webcajun]

The seeds are treated.....Donald

[@engr.alidanladi4710]

Congratulations Sir, I love the planter. I'd appreciate it if you can send one to me as a gift. I am in Nigeria.

[@Joe-k9m8p]

He died some years ago

[@K1ZEK]

Hi Donald it is nice to see you, you are looking good. I put in a garden this year even though I am a year older Lol. Have a great year God Bless Leo K1ZEK

[@webcajun]

K1ZEK Hey Leo … Seems like the older I get the smaller the garden gets…..Donald

[@ArmindaHeart]

I watched the documentary Back to Eden, you can find it online for free, backtoedenfilm.com. Maybe you've already heard of it. Anyway, it's a method of gardening that relies heavily on wood chips as mulch. Curious to get your feedback on it. I've covered my entire vegetable garden with wood chips, so I water less and the soil builds it own natural fertility.

[@webcajun]

ArmindaHeart I’ve watched the film and was impressed. The problem I see is the length of time (years) it would take before being ready to plant. It’s also my understanding that adding un-composted material to a garden robs needed nitrogen from the soil. I just have too many unanswered questions about this method……Donald

[@ArmindaHeart]

webcajun This season, I simply spread the wood chips around my plants, on my pathways, and, well, everywhere. If you don't till your soil, it won't rob the soil of nitrogen. But there are even debates on that matter, whether it really does deplete the soil. The chips are supposed to return nutrients to the soil over time if you don't disturb it by tilling. But My plants are looking amazing so far! I just dig down the few inches of wood chips I placed down and the soil is moist, there is activity under there with the little worms and other guys digesting it, and I hardly ever have to water. It's really cool. So next year, I'll just rake away where I want to plant (put down some compost/soil if needed) and pop the seeds in. When they're big enough, I'll cover their bases up with the wood chips. I've mulched with several inches of hay too, which works the same way, but you can till that in. It helps with moisture retention, weeds, and the buggies love it. Basically, I hate weeds and I live in California, so mulching is a must for me :)

[@ArmindaHeart]

webcajun Oh! and over the season, you wouldn't have to till because the wood chips really loosen up the soil by themselves, allowing plant roots to go down deep.

[@phxtonash]

The store has corn 3 for a dollar now by the time mine would be ready it will be 5 for a buck. I dont have a tractor or tiller. Just shovel rake and hoe. So dont think I'll plant any this year.

[@webcajun]

phxtonash Sometimes it's a challenge which is what keeps things interesting…..Donald

[@danbecheanu3009]

From this whole story, I like the girl pushing the seed drill. She is a beautiful woman !

[@okidi-lapurj9972]

I have been looking for such simple planting technology for Africa. How can I access this, and how much would it cost? I work with some small-scale farmers who would take up this technology. Can I have your e-mail address? Joseph from Uganda

[@webcajun]

You can contact Hoss Tools directly......Donald

[@bradleyscofarm6151]

What happened to that girl?!

[@bradleyscofarm6151]

It looks like you gave her 10-10-10 fertilizer milkshakes everyday she grew so much

[@carleemayeux4499]

Hey, I’m Carlee in the video. The Bayou Gardener’s granddaughter. I’m doing fine and cherish these videos now more than ever ❤️

[@bradleyscofarm6151]

@@carleemayeux4499 that’s so awesome you found this comment so many years later! Back then I was ~15, and considering your grandfather I would’ve been willing to move states at the chance to meet you in person 😅 embarrassing times those were

[@carleemayeux4499]

@@bradleyscofarm6151 😂😂 I just found myself going through some videos and comments, they’re all so sweet.

[@bradleyscofarm6151]

@@carleemayeux4499 yeah we loved him, and i had a crush on you because of his video. 😂 the style was immaculate and i had forgotten about all this

[@jeanbourgeois6336]

Encore, merci bien

[@MrMac5150]

Why do you not add a ton of organic material and saw dust to your dirt, it would never get hard, and you probably have a lot of material to use around there.

[@webcajun]

darkwood777 Darkwood777 is correct about adding saw dust to a garden.....Donald

[@MrMac5150]

darkwood777 I have been using it for years, works great. add a little 21-0-0 turns dirt into top soil.

[@MrMac5150]

Joe Dady Just by adding ground leaves, left over by products from yard waste, would enhance his top soil 100 percent, plus attract worms to the location.

[@keyplayr61greenhousehydrop14]

WooHoo!! And awaaaaay we go ; )

[@webcajun]

Keyplayr61 Greenhouse Hydroponics And Gardens You can really cover some ground and get a lot done with the right tool.....Donald

[@jnandreas]

Really cool but I wish it wasn't 300 bucks. :(

[@webcajun]

jnandreas For someone with a large garden I guess it’s justified…..Donald

[@jnandreas]

yeah don't get me wrong, I would get one too

[@curioushooter]

You are wasting your money with an Earthway. $90 for something that doesn't work is no bargain compared to something that is $300 and works.

[@XaViEr3520]

$1 a saved and some change you can have it by thanksgiving/Christmas! Gardening teaches you patience so saving $1 a day shouldn’t be too hard.

[@WorldRespect8712]

I love the girl. 💝💝💝

[@Sergejoncas]

sa vas bien merci

[@webcajun]

serge j You're welcome.....Donald

[@jonalopez8509]

Beutiful machine, and woman

[@alokranjanpanda7802]

Girl is incrediblely beautiful

[@BIGPUGYT]

Hi

[@webcajun]

Hey ........Donald

[@فوزيآلريحانالدليميالانبارالرما]

التوضيح بالصور غير كافي وغير تعليمي

[@robertguidry4577]

You'll trying toget me killed. If I go to my wife and say I want another planter, she will kill me.

[@webcajun]

Robert Guidry Try this. Let your wife watch the video and show her how well this one works and it would be the last one you’d ever have to buy. I think she'd be convinced :-) …….Donald

[@gljay]

webcajun your ground is uncovered!!! If a drought comes you are doomed!! Look here on youtube for "back to eden garden" and you will sell that tractor.

[@webcajun]

gljay You may be right about the “back to eden garden” but since I don’t have a setup like that how about I just water the corn? …..Donald

[@robertguidry4577]

webcajun That's what I told her when I bought the other Hoss Planter.

[@TheTomBevis]

Robert Guidry What's wrong with the other Hoss seeder? Mine works fine.