We tested 4 organic fertilizers and this is what happened

This was a fun little experiment we started in a previous video called "Syntropic Agroforestry One Year Update". In that video we showed what the different organic fertilizers in the experiment were and the amounts we used. In this video we share the results. We were a little surprised to see that one of them didnt work at all.
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[@geographer3693]

Try lime for that one yellow plant to adjust for high acidity

[@OffGridHawaii]

I did put some ag lime on top a couple weeks ago but it will take a long time to effect the soil I think 🤔

[@222mmax]

Yes please make more videos. I learned a lot from your videos. You are really showing how living is.

[@ainabearfarm8075]

Mahalo for sharing that experiment. I like the theory about the biochar holding the nutrients despite all the rain. We’ve had a few spots on the farm with sad looking trees no matter how much I feed them. I usually can’t figure it out until I dig them up and I’ve found other tree/plant roots that have invaded and likely taken all the nutrients and I’ve found a couple of times where there was root damage from nematodes and/or mealybugs directly on the roots. It’s so hard to tell sometimes. 🤙

[@OffGridHawaii]

Thank you for your input! Two very possible reasons for the tree not doing so well. I’ll definitely give it a little more time but might have to replace it.

[@abarenas3018]

Insect frass compost tea gets rid of root nematodes like seriously. Check out boogie brew compost tea

[@thomasreto2997]

Maybe throw some boron on it like you mentioned earlier in another video but probably just anorobic

[@boywithkanjibag]

Try compost tea from work casting, reuse the casting from the brew

[@OffGridHawaii]

I think I’ll try that today. 😉

[@SomeKoolPlace]

I agree with what you were originally saying about the problem tree. The roots down in that original soil plus the high volume of rain. Roots are more than likely drowning and rotting. I had a similar issue with an avocado tree. I planted another one nearby but prepped the soil and planted it higher. It was a day and night difference in the performance.

[@gov2260]

I am moving to saint Croix next year. Your videos help me acquire a base of knowledge that helps me plan out my food forest. Thanks😀

[@DelyanKosto]

Hey guys! my wife and I would like a home update in one of the next videos! Thanks in advance :)

[@toddtaylor7321]

For the yellowing citrus, cut back surrounding brush/branches to allow maximum sunlight and airflow. Also pull grass out & away from tree base and add a light mulch over opened soil. Add epsom salt to water for a Mag dose to all citrus, especially after rainy season. Maybe sprinkle extra around more locked-out trees like this one. My Clementine Cara Cara's need it every Spring. Watch for rootstock sprouts under or even through grafts. Tree's still small, can dig up and replant on a mound or crack. Might suffer shock but will recover with care. And yes, I would watch your citrus pruning methods. Many opinions on how one should trim most trees, please add yours to the mix, if can. Aloha

[@OffGridHawaii]

Thanks for the advice. There was definitely a thick mat of grass around the tree.

[@woodchipgardens9084]

Fish, Urine, Compost, Water, Bucket, Stainless Steel strainer and I get Giant Strawberries on every plant, I expect to get 3 pound tomatos also.

[@djwaco2623]

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[@shadwells460]

I enjoy your videos and appreciate the effort, comedy and insight. Make more.

[@OffGridHawaii]

Thanks! we are going to try 😊

[@whatthefunction9140]

Love your vids

[@TheQueenOfDreams]

Wild guess on the yellow tree but perhaps the chlorosis is a symptom of iron deficiency.

[@TheQueenOfDreams]

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[@OffGridHawaii]

Thanks 🙏

[@marietjiestegmann742]

Give yellow citrus iron and gypsum.Experiment with these.

[@OffGridHawaii]

I sprayed chelated iron and epsom salt a week ago and it seems to be helping. Thanks for the advice 🙏

[@222mmax]

What do you think about fish pond water as fertilizer? Thank you God bless you Maranatha.

[@OffGridHawaii]

Assuming the water is clean of harmful bacteria and pathogens I can be beneficial. Have you heard of aquaponics?

[@222mmax]

@@OffGridHawaii yes. And thank you God bless you Maranatha

[@r.wood.s]

Stoked on this content

[@taolin1983]

Cool kid.

[@danielnaberhaus5337]

I have a citrus that hasnt responded to any treatment also. Im guessing tristeza but its a mystery. Citrus likes high ph so that could help.

[@OffGridHawaii]

I did test with a probe a while ago and it came up around 6 ph. I don’t have much confidence in the probe though. Thanks for your input 😊

[@sherw6456]

Please explain why you say your one plant did not thrive because it needed nitrogen, so you needed to *buy* nitrogen fertilizer...when we all pee out nitrogen, and so why the urine mulch was not successful? Not being confrontational, just not understanding. We are in Lower Puna at about 100' above sea level and trying to grow various things just to get a "feel" for growing things in this environment. We've done pretty well with using our "native" nitrogen on our plants, so...just wondered. Mahalo for your videos and sharing your knowledge! P.S. I

[@OffGridHawaii]

Well in the experiment they all worked except the worm casting, but the bought fertilizer worked the best. Then at the end I showed one that was fertilized with pee only and did better then all the ones in the experiment. The only difference being they were just in pots one month longer under cover from the rain.

[@moniquewright312]

Are you sure that conditions are all the same though? The way they go from small to bigger makes me think the drainage might differ slightly. I would like to see the same test but then all in pots under the cover.

[@OffGridHawaii]

Good observation!

[@OffGridHawaii]

We’ll have to do another one at some point with more samples too

[@whatthefunction9140]

Pull that tree out. Get it in a pot and back to health. Then give it a new spot. ❤

[@OffGridHawaii]

🤔 great idea! I’ll give it a little more time but might just have to try that.

[@whatthefunction9140]

I live in hpp and I have to to this for 1 out of every trees. Some just don't like some spots.

[@bernardmiville2625]

Which variety of crotalaria are you showing in the video?

[@OffGridHawaii]

Aloha, I’m not sure of the name but I can tell you it is a more herbaceous variety with very tender lush foliage. It hallow green stems and doesn’t get woody until it’s older. The seeds are black with a rainbow sheen. Hope this helps

[@fergusfarm3793]

Dilute vinegar wash

[@Ultimatefitness360]

U should try any oil cake too

[@OffGridHawaii]

Are you taking about neem cake?

[@Ultimatefitness360]

@@OffGridHawaii any cake neem cake or mustard cake or castor cake but neem cake is best