Building a Life Off Grid. Can we thrive here?

Has our hard work of transforming this abandoned land into an off grid homestead paid off? Can we survive... or even thrive here this winter? We're pulling in the final harvest and doing our best to sustain ourselves through winter in a caravan, on a building site in the Irish countryside.
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[@vk8202]

Next time don't try cutting the cabbages down the centre, easy way to lose a diget, cut a slice from the edge so it lays flat on the chopping board then slice from edge in thin shreds inwards. Much easier and safer 😉

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Nice technique - thanks!

[@ellenjohnson3346]

Oh please do Try this way,u had my heart in my mouth when a couple if attempts with the knife,had it slipped it wld have been threw your tummy or hand,i was like oh my god, please take care,but it ended well thank god,so so glad😅😅😅 ​@offgridirishhomestead

[@debrascott8775]

Scariest knife work I've seen in a WHILE!

[@geofft3214]

All the best for 2025! Blueberries bushes would be good to plant in the spring. They like acid soil.

[@joannaoreilly8372]

Blueberries grow really well in west cork. Also try seaweed as a fertilizer. Especially for potatoes!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

We love Blueberries!

[@sarahanitanewman9856]

Just seen that coffee grounds are a good feed for blueberry bushes to help with making the soil more acidic.

[@joannaschmidt1925]

Every time I see a comment "why Ireland?", I think why NOT Ireland! It's beautiful where you are, the scenery makes my soul happy. My grandparents are English and Welsh, and seeing your beautiful land feels like home to me.

[@ginacrusco234]

💚

[@offgridirishhomestead]

100% 💚

[@OxxFreddyGlasgow.]

A real credit to you for your first harvest. You should be proud of what you have accomplished in your first harvest. I think you have accomplished so much in your cottage so far and you both have done so well together. I really admire how you work together so well. A pleasure to watch.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

We appreciate your kind words

[@patriciasnodgrass8205]

My answer to why Ireland would be why not Ireland? Ever since I was 7 or 8 (65 now) I have dreamed of going to Ireland. The beauty… the history… the beer. Now I doubt I will ever venture across the pond to fulfill this dream but, because of your channel I visit once a week. Patricia in Florida US

[@ginacrusco234]

You should definitely go. Take a tour so it won't be too strenuous.

[@patriciasnodgrass8205]

@ I would love to but, I would need to win the lottery first! Dear friends are suppose to go this year.

[@gracefronstin9677]

I just got back and turned 73 It was WONDERFUL !!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Hi Patricia, thanks for following along! Follow your dreams.

[@alisonmuir5130]

You might want to try allowing the onions to continue growing until the following year, and as a previous commenter stated, allow the greens to die back before pulling. Love watching your continued progress, so envious of the life you will establish for yourselves.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@maryhduke2307]

Picked the onions too soon for bulbs. Wait until the skin is dried and tops start browning for bulbs.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

👍

[@philkfoto]

I love parsnips so have been eating them everyday recently. Your parsnips and all the veg are huge which just goes to show how rich your soil is. You have a gold mine to turn your land into horticulture.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@gkkes]

Par boil the parsnips then dust in 50/50 flour and Parmesan. Roast with the spuds for the last 30 mins. You won’t regret it. Grated Parmesan in the little tub is fine.

[@Dreyno]

I would be inclined to pick the veg as you need them and only harvest the lot when they’re getting to the point you have to. Carrots will keep far better growing in the ground than picking the lot and trying to store them for example. That way your veg is always fresh and the stuff that stays in the ground longer will have the chance to grow bigger. Obviously it will get to the point where it’s either pick them or they’ll start to rot but by that point, you won’t have as much to try and store.

[@anyat8115]

Excellent point, but maybe they want to get the beds ready for the next planting (they do seem to enjoy transporting the compost and working out to make that possible). Your beets and carrots looks much better than what I have tried to grow and there is absolutely NOTHING better than fermented sauerkraut! So which variety of carrot seed was it that grew biggest? I just realized something, you are probably the only KZbinrs BOTH holding down outside jobs while renovating...."that's what she said" - hysterical

[@Dreyno]

@ Good point. It’s just that it’s hard to store that much vegetables in Ireland because the weather is so varied. It was freezing a day or two ago and it’s already warm again at around 12°. I’ve seen +15° in December one year and -15° the same day the next year. The only way I found was to pick the veg bit by bit for as long as I could. Root cellars etc. don’t really work here.

[@alibelyea]

​@@DreynoIt sounds like heaven ... I'm not a fan of Atlantic Canadian weather. -15 currently 😭

[@catfishm.1361]

Or store the carrots in just damp sand in big wash tubs the metal kind not plastic! 👍🏻

[@heatherdurham6457]

You two are so fun to watch. Massive thumbs up to the harvest, super sized veg. love your antics. Heather x

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks Heather!

[@Starrynite11]

With the parsnips and even carrots you can try pushing down first then pull up. It works well for me. 😊

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Noted - thanks!

[@debrascott8775]

Was going to say this as well. Note doesn't always work in heavy clay soil.

[@bhavens9149]

Cabbage Trick, Hold it Stem side Down and slam it onto the counter. it breaks the stem conically and lets you cut the cabbage easier, and start the cut from stem side, rather than the top. :)

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Great technique - thanks!

[@laurastack5109]

@offgridirishhomestead Once you move out of the caravan - otherwise you might go through the floor!

[@MelanieRivest]

I would get a cart and use horse power to bring your big supplies up to the garden. And the horses get exercise as well. Just a thought

[@doggylady]

That was a huge swede hope it didn’t taste woody. As sometimes the big one are full of strings. Great haul guys well done!👍❤️

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Has been absolutely delicious! 4 family meals from it now, and still going!

[@Kate-v9d]

Turnip is awesome with Bacon and Cabbage, try it, it's delicious. Thanks again guys xx

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@deborahwestmoreland787]

I believe you pulled your onions too soon. Your supposed to pull when the green tops fall over and start to die back.

[@MsAgatha1Eta]

I'd return the onions to the bed; you may be surprised in another month or so.

[@billneoorg]

Also we do get carrot fly here in Ireland and suggest you also join GIY Ireland (great resources there)

[@user-un3wp2kg5f]

Yes

[@wernerstruebing116]

Correct, they need to grow a bit more

[@suewolf6016]

Here in the US, we need to grow certain varieties according to where we live and the daylight hours we get during the summer. So there are long day ( more northern states), short day for those that are growing more south and day neutral for those that are more central. In my experience, start growing onion seedlings now to plant out in early spring. Bulbling onions grow until the daylight hours start to shorten. Then wait until the greens bend over. I have grown a variety called Aisla Craig (from Scotland) that have been awesome. The rest of your harvest is fantastic.. congratulations!

[@TeriDuncan8049]

Grandmother taught me to bend the onions over when the greens are normal height , so they will put energy into the bulb.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks!

[@catfishm.1361]

@offgridirishhomestead You can bend the tops over but when ready onions usually fall over theirselves. Remember not to let them go to seed by breaking the seed heads off. This helps with energy going to the bulb not the flower! Another cool thing is with radishes. Let some go to green seed stage, you can eat the seeds pods, really good! 👍🏻

[@nanoresmith2697]

Indeed ... why not Ireland ☘️ I was fortunate to visit Ireland in 2017 ... I loved the friendly Irish Always willing to fill you in on their history 💚 and loved the green country side We had the best tour guide and I came home filled and satisfied 🇿🇦/ 🇮🇪 What a harvest 💯 I have a tiny, very tiny area and managed to grow strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes, sweet peppers, chillies, squash and 1 pumpkin This brought me pleasure and can just imagine how proud you must be! Have a great week!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Why not indeed! Sounds like your little bounty was delicious, looking forward to trying peppers, chilis, squash and pumpkins ourselves. Thanks for following along

[@KathiVolck]

I'm glad you went to Ireland the people are fantastic and you're home that you are building or rebuilding is gonna be beautiful. I can tell your gardens are fabulous. You've got land what else could you ask for your your animals are? Fantastic you're doing a great job. I love watching your show.❤

[@offgridirishhomestead]

We appreciate the kind words, thanks for following along

[@cathyclark9653]

That turnip was county fair worthy!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

🥇

[@AlisonKoralewski-zq3ob]

I love hearing about your success! As a 73 year old woman, it's too late for me to homestead (my husband's 85,) but I can live the dream through you. This past season, I gardened in two 4' by 8' raised beds, and produced more vegetables than we and my daughter's family of 5 could eat. That's the extent of my homesteading, but I loved it! You keep up the good work.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Two 4'x8' beds are a great growing area - glad to hear the fruits of your labour is feeding you and your family

[@CarolynRipley-w9w]

I just found you folks last night. You are an adorable family. I have subscribed and look forward to watching your adventures.

[@alidabotes6264]

You'll enjoy this group. Welcome.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Hello and welcome!

[@bhavens9149]

when the beets and carrots are clumped like that you dont have to pull them all at once you can "thin" them and leave some for the next week or so to harvest. Lets the others get bigger. Just a suggestion of course! and I too have the worst time with onions, looking forward to hearing if you get a good a good suggestion from someone! Always lovely to see you Sunday mornings along with a nice cup of coffee!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Hey, it's a great approach, which we normally follow for the harvests throughout the year. This final harvest we wanted to clear down the bed and level set. We appreciate you!

[@krisfelton1142]

What a fantastic harvest. Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks very much! :)

[@Fionabren55]

A Farmers Market would be profitable for all you surplus veg. ​@offgridirishhomestead

[@Leed216]

Great harvest and so late in the year. Wish i had such a nice growing season, but atlas only zone 4. Add some sand to the rows that the carrots grow, they like the light ‘soil’

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Zone 4 - wow, intense growing season!

[@andreacrazy4knitting]

When we lived in Cologne, Germany and even in Minnesota, USA, we were able to grow a small garden. Since we live in Colorado-USA, we haven’t been able to grow anything decent. But you are making me want to try again.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Do it!

[@killy1958able]

Tur ip and carrot mashed is lovley

[@offgridirishhomestead]

👍

[@urbanmetro]

When Kayvon wears that hoodie inside while describing what needs to be done, he reminds me of a Monk. Brother Kayvon!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

He is but a labourer worshipping at the alter of construction!

[@paulisawinsong8224]

Many blessings and success in 2025. I continue to be very impressed.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks a mil!

[@Smr1817]

Onions are divided into long day, medium day, and short day onions. The variety that you should plant in your area depends upon your latitude. So you should determine where you are latitudinally and then figure out whether you need long, medium or short day onions. I’m guessing where you are you’re not gonna use short day onions because the more northern your latitude the longer day onions you need. If you get the wrong onions for your latitude, they will not bulb.

[@missglenellen]

Good to know! I wasn’t aware of that fact either (I get mine from a neighbour with a small organic homestead. Here in the Southwest of Ireland we are at around latitude 51, so this might be similar for them. I suppose our local organic supplier of seeds and bulbs called Fruit Hill Farm would only/mainly sell suitable plants.

[@alidabotes6264]

Very interesting info. Thanks.

[@falusitablet8747]

OK, 2nd comment, once I finished watching. For your onion issue. Firstly, with your acidic soil, you must add lime to the soil to correct. Next, choose the correct onion type for your region. 'Sturon' should do well. Make sure you don't plant your seedlings too deep. Give them lots of room in between, so they have lots of room to expand on the surface of the soil.. no matter what, leave the onions in the soil until the stems have yellowed, and are starting to bend over. You can also bend the ones that have not yet, they'll catch up to the others. Usually ready around August (put yours back in) Onions like fertile, well draining soil, they don't exist well with weeds. Leave them to dry on racks, whatever you have, once pulled, ventilated, and under cover if wet weather expected. These are store well. Also, Golden Bear F1 and Santero F1 Walla Walla is a fantastic onion, not good for storing, I just use them up first, so good. Maybe for your region. Hope some of this can help, I'm no expert, just a home gardener.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks for the info folks!

[@abbielynnjuett4031]

The opening skyline is absolutely spectator!!! I am sure even more beautiful in person!!! Skies like that NEVER gets old!!!💚💚💚

[@offgridirishhomestead]

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[@anntennyson2493]

You could go to a farmers market and sell some of your vegetables.🤔

[@lovelyskull3483]

Amazing harvest, well done you and Irish soil.

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[@charw346]

Love your channel and truly enjoy watching your family enjoy each other while building your dream! That turnip/parsnip was a challenge! I sort of expected it to change to slow motion and have him pull it out like King Arthur’s Sword in the Stone! Ha ha !

[@offgridirishhomestead]

This here Parsnip shall be known as Excalibur henceforth! :)

[@christinaward161]

Well done you guys on your 2024 growing, there is nothing better than growing your own wonky, wonderful veg. We have had a plot and polytunnel for almost 5yrs now, and all i can say is every growing season is a learning curve!! The weather is never the same every season and other things like compost/soil /seed quality also add to the differences. Only grow the things you love to eat, the rest will be wasted time and energy for you. Gosh the house is coming on so well! Itll all be worth it in the end, youll see. Best of luck for 2025, i look forward to following your fun adventures x

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks a mil, we appreciate comment

[@SharonFlemming-z6s]

Those parsnips looked amazing! We cut up parsnips carrots, potatoes, Brussel sprouts into about 1 1/2 inch pieces and toss with salt, pepper, savoury (whichever spices you like). Put parchment paper on a large rimmed baking tray. We often add a ring of sausage cut up into same size pieces. Roast at 375 to 400 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes tossing half way through. The carrots and parsnips get very sweet! Great one pan meal!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

That sounds wonderful!

[@MilaDaricheva]

I am somewhat successful with my tomatoes now, after 5 years of trying. Thing is, they came from my grandpa’s garden in Ukraine and I been trying to grow them in North Carolina. Climate is sooo very different. First year I had zero tomatoes. Zero. But now, I have some! Grandpa would be proud, I hope! And of course I only have an option to prep my own seeds each year. I can’t just buy those in store...

[@alidabotes6264]

Ask around for the tomato variety seed of "Zeal" tomatoes. They are huge - mainly flesh & few pips.

[@MilaDaricheva]

@ My tomatoes have sentimental value in them. So I will keep improving results. :)

[@offgridirishhomestead]

We have resisted buying seeds from online European suppliers, as while it opens up lots of possibilities of exploring different varieties, they won't be acclimatised and success would be random. Pleased it worked out for your tomatoes! Ukraine to N.Carolina is quite a leap!

[@MilaDaricheva]

@ yeah, usually it is not worth it, better buy local seeds. In my case, not an option ))) so I learned a lot of workarounds like, don’t spray antifungals because of humidity (dry powder on leafs or solution for watering). water twice less. natural fertilizer, preventing is better than trying to fix an issue. etc etc etc :)

[@laurastack5109]

As mentioned before, I found you about a week ago and have been binging whenever possible and I must say that your B reel videography and your overall videography has become so professional!

[@kim7317]

This is off season, but you can sprinkle crushed egg shells around to help with slugs.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Its a good suggestion, thanks. We had a lot of success with the beer traps last spring.

[@neutonrenda2303]

Aside from growing your own vegetables and salads for your table, you can also try to grow crops to help feed any animals you keep in future. Seeing what other farmers in that area are growing for feed will maybe give you an idea of what is possible. Experimenting with small crops can also be interesting. You had a wonderful first growing experience with many obstacles, so just imagine when you have more infrastructure. 👍❤️🇿🇦

[@offgridirishhomestead]

100%, having mental musings exploring the idea of animal crops in future for sure.

[@joyjoybrn]

if you want something other than sauerkraut look up recepes for freezer coleslaw. its a wilted slaw that reminds me in flavor of bread and butter pickles. Very yummy.

[@MrMooneclips]

hi there. i just found something you maybe wanted to look into, there is a thing called " rebar tie gun " in short, it is a machine that use steel wire to tie rebar togheter automatic. it ties/ cut and all that fun stuff, the only thing you need to do is to give it power and wire and then you can go nuts whit the rebar. i was thinking it could be a good one to have when you are going to tie rebar togheter or if you are going to do fence inclosure. have a great day!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Nice suggestion, will check it out thank you!

[@tomwinch9107]

Your outtakes need a coffee warning ;-) Brilliant as always Hope you can find some joist hangers that can be screwed into the wall to hold the joists without needing a beam below the ceiling to hold them up I attempted to grow veg last year - runner beans, broad beans and french beans were all OK, as were the cucumbers, perpetual spinach and chard. I got one small turnip, a couple of thin carrots and some tomatoes. The sweetcorn and cabbage were disappointing and the onions disappeared! Hopefully next year will be better, though there seems to be something each year that just doesn't grow!

[@heather1387]

We throw straw on our root veg in fall to keep them warm until we take them out of the ground.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

The temperature here is not so much of a problem, its the slugs!

[@philkfoto]

In the past I grew runner beans in 6 tubs on my patio for several years as no garden area. They were very successful, most got frozen in vac bags.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Anything edible homegrown is a winner in our book!

[@neutonrenda2303]

Great editing for the beginning lol, had a good giggle. Apart from the superior taste from growing your own, you also get to see the downright freaky and funny sizes and shapes that never make it to the stores.👍❤️

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@Chailehandsome]

What a great job you all are making of country life . Congratulations 🎉 veg are amazing. Cottage is making progress. It will be spring before you know it 😊. And I'm sure you will love that . Good luck 🍀🍀 keep safe and above everything happy . ❤🫂👍🙏💪🤗

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thank you for your lovely comment

[@MaureenHackenburg]

I haven't tried to grow anything but looking at your vegetables I am tempted to try thanks

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Do it!

[@inekeaardema333]

I am inspired by you. The last years it's been difficult to find parsnips in the store. I will try growing it. I do have an acid piece where I can grow it. I will have to remediate it somehow. Thank you so much. Greetings from Mayne Island 🇨🇦 Canada.❤

[@alidabotes6264]

Baking Soda is alkaline.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Mayne Island - woot! We are strongly acidic, but with a top dressing of neutral / alkaline compost, they all thrived!

[@dianaeggen2434]

Hi guys, Diana from Nebraska USA. Snowy, blistering cold, need a little green grass in my world, thanks

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Nebraska woot ! Hope it warms up for you soon.

[@Susan.I]

Merry Christmas from North Carolina, USA

[@offgridirishhomestead]

North Carolina - woot!

[@bejo-108]

My bit thing is growing kale in the Winter on our tiny balcony. They are massive. 2 years in a row. My onions were a disaster, but in the Spring I start growing lettuces and they are a great success. I use a lot of fertilizer and that's the key to success. Thanks for this video. Loved it.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@doggylady]

Apparently the onions/garlic have to have cold weather to get them to divide up. I don’t have much luck unless they get a frost after early planting. It is always trial and error when you first start good luck guys.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks a mil

[@spectrumEDMforever]

So many good things to comment on so I’ll answer the last questions, I was never prouder than the time I had my own planted asparagus patch, from ground to mouth makes you never buy from the supermarkets again so it’s a real seasonal treat, so pleased you planted your crowns, I could say so much so I’ll sign off Bravo👏

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks a mil, we appreciate the comment.

[@Rosemarie04921]

I enjoy your videos. I’ve been gardening in Maine for 50 years. Generally speaking, root crops (beets, carrots, radish etc) do not like to be transplanted so we direct sow them for better results. Perhaps consider direct seeding especially your carrots more thinly.

[@alidabotes6264]

Mix the very small carrot seeds with salt before you sow them. They won't be so dense & for some reason the carrots are sweeter (or maybe it's my imagination) but quite a few other nutters agree with me.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Maine - woot! We avoid direct sowing mostly as we have quite a lot of pest pressure at the seed / newly germinated stage (slugs and birds). So transplant stronger plants where we can to give a better chance of success.

[@TheJuliadesigns]

Last spring i went through my collection of seeds and realized i had multiple packs of beefsteak tomato seeds...really old. Some were from 2013. I said what the heck. These probably wont even germinate. So i filled a couple of flats with some soil threw on some seeds and what do you know???? We planted about 150 tomatoes...we gave so many away! We made a lot of salsa. And we were still harvesting tomatoes in late November in Alabama. We also decided to try cucumbers. Over the summer we harvested over 100 pounds, made a bunch of yummy pickles and sold the rest to another pickler. We were quite happy with that!

[@ede-jomadden8182]

Loved this! xxoo Sending love your way from Connecticut -- with a light dusting of snow.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Connecticut woot !

[@timdex91]

Happy New Year... Stay safe Tim in Texas

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Texas - woot! Happy new year to you Tim

[@raymcsloy8125]

We love watching you guys!!! Cutest couple award!

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[@angeladutton4582]

Make sure you frost the swedes completely enhances the flavour

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Good to know thanks!

[@jonjon296]

I have a glasshouse in my garden and I love growing random stuff. I attempted growing Watermelon from seed and to my surprise it grew!! They needed a lot of care but it was so rewarding watching them grow.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Wow - what a great experiment, luxurious crop too, well here in Ireland it would be.

[@donelookin3386]

Turnip is delicious and very good for you, mashed with lots of butter and brown sugar mixed with it... mmmm One suggestion. Kayvan is so lovely, really, really a lovely person. you should make us a calendar of just Kayvan, omg.... he is eye candy and seems like the nicest person ever.

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

How wonderful is your many plants....it took me back to mom and I working in our projects as well....❤🎉😊

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[@heathermurray9939]

I used to have an allotment but had to stop due to health problems so i grow my own vegetables and fruit in the garden it tastes better home grown, I make jams and chutney and give to family and friends and local food donations centres near me.

[@robine916]

I believe onions are heavy feeders and like nitrogen. I'd ask the locals what they recommend, otherwise, that's a lovely harvest!🥰

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@goingy]

Love your channel, well done on all your work 👏 To me that looks more like cleavers (or sticky backs as we called them as kids) than chickweed, both delicious when made into pesto 😊

[@Julesbc1234]

I agree

[@starsdell1789]

Yup. Goose grass aka cleavers

[@offgridirishhomestead]

You are spot on - thank you!

[@arlenegariepy8957]

One things for sure you put your garden in the right place so you wont starve lol. I love what you do and when they ask why ireland? I would say why not? lol :) :)

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Why not indeed!

[@Melissa02891]

Yes you absolutely can do this! Your last harvest was impressive, your mistakes are just part of the learning process. It was a little bit scary watching you cut that cabbage Cori lol but I loved seeing the excitement on your faces, it's such an accomplishment to plant your own food. I always found it quite enjoyable tinkering around in the garden, it's good for your mind body and soul. I just know this is going to be an extremely successful year for you in every way ❤

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@AshlynKim-e1u]

Ups and downs will be part but mentally you all will be blissfull than lots of others,all the best 😊

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@carolenoman2226]

Unbelievably satisfying!!! Your first real harvest !!! Well done ❤❤❤❤

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@saras4928]

This account is an absolute bliss. Thank you for sharing with us everything you do ❤

[@offgridirishhomestead]

We appreciate you

[@richardwarom9579]

Great results on your harvest you did an awesome job, for onions I always used heat treated onion sets, have a look on line for them had great success with and onions for the whole year.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Sets would have likely given us more success for sure.

[@Rangergoal]

Your onions bolted due to fluctuations in the weather. Choose a different onion variety for your area.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks!

[@Susan.I]

Wow, your beets are great!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

They have been an absolute delight on the dinner plate.

[@jeb3415]

What a beautiful display of harvest- in January to boot!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

[@melissaschuette5968]

Loosening the soil with a broad fork will help you harvest those big parsnips. Well done!

[@gillhall7590]

Swede mashed with lots of butter and black pepper…yummy!

[@OtterwoodCottage]

Biggest swede I’ve ever seen! Amazing! Great harvest overall, well done. Be interested to see how you are preserving bumper harvests as they come in 😊

[@shelleybergen1232]

You have inspired me to make my own sauerkraut again. We used to make it years ago using a large antique crock, but you put it right into canning jars. Am going to have to try that now! Your videos and project are simply amazing, hats off to you both for the challenges you face together. Can't wait to see what 2025 holds in store for you!! Rooting for you from Canada!!

[@ginacrusco234]

The harvest is luscious! Now the challenge will be preserving and storing so that nothing is wasted. Please show us how you process it all (pickles, chutneys, mash, frozen, cakes -- carrot cake!!! -- etc.).

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Watch this space :)

[@29feliss]

Must make sauerkraut salad!…a delicious salad at any time of the year

[@lyndaplancarte4895]

Could you share the recipe for the salad please?

[@falusitablet8747]

😂 I always find it easier to push down on root veggies, then pull up. However, in that case, you could get the backhoe attached.. you guy's are so cute 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Nice tip!

[@dianegraydon1143]

I'm in 🇨🇦...and its winter here -12 so far..our growing season is late may -sept....how in earth are you picking vegtables on New Years.I saw your video where it was snowing...my goodness you did fantastic..your 5klg veggie how was the flavour being so big...and I also did laugh out loud when you were trying to pull that turnip...well done...do you give the leaves you are cutting off to the chicken as well...hugs from 🇨🇦

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Canada woot! We are Zone 10, so in theory it should rarely freeze here. Maybe hover around 0c for a few days a year. So our snow and a night at -5 was a big curve ball! Our chickens are really fussy when it comes to greens, which is frustrating, as we have so much to give them. Thanks for following along

[@MarkCawley-fn7yt]

Happy New Year to you all, loved All the harvested veg, well done 👍

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Happy new year! Thanks a mil

[@catherinepatterson4720]

An excellent harvest 🥬and happy chickens 🥚Beetroot leaves are high in iron. Chop up and add to a salad. I’m not sure if they can be cooked, but can’t see why they couldn’t : ) Liked the history fact. Look forward to seeing/hearing how you store the harvest and what you do with all the veggies 🥕

[@heather1387]

I love turnip roasted.

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[@Susan.I]

Nice looking cabbage!

[@offgridirishhomestead]

😍

[@alibelyea]

The spring onions will keep growing if you just cut them as you use. I never plant more than three or 4 and lasts me all Summer ... Love your adventures!!

[@maryobrien8741]

I had too fast forward through the cabbage cutting. My heart couldn't stand it. I am very happy it ended with out blood and injuries. A teacher college of mine cut herself while carving a pumpkin. She has been off work for 5 months and will be off for at least one more month. (My brother is actually subbing for her.)

[@BellosdemiAlma]

You can use the leaves of carrots and turnips, in a lot of recipes!

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[@catfishm.1361]

Also young beet and radish leaves!👍🏻

[@lorrainegrey8240]

Carrots and parsnips hate being transplanted that’s why they forked but they’ll taste amazing anyway? Good job!! 👍

[@Blessings.429]

Onions can be used right down to roots small carrots great for stews as is the turnips suedes, all in all great harvest you have done amazing. Do you bake beetroot’s? Yum try using your potato peeler as it shreds cut cabbage.

[@sandracook455]

You are doing so well with your veggies.

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[@flwman29]

You should build stairs from ground up to upper fields. A big job but I know you two can do it. Love your place

[@heathermurray9939]

When I cook cabbage, melt butter in the pan, chop cabbage up ,add salt and pepper and butter in the pan with the cabbage, it only takes a few minutes to cook & taste good

[@offgridirishhomestead]

🤤Sounds beaut!

[@Dreyno]

The old marine plywood was incredible stuff. People still hoard sheets of it. The new stuff is nowhere near as strong or water resistant. It turns black, bends and breaks. The old stuff was like iron.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Don't make it like they used to!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Fabulous vegetables, well done! That 'chickweed' looked more like common cleavers to me...still good for chickens though. Xxx🎉❤🎉

[@offgridirishhomestead]

You are absolutely correct! Another viewer highlighted the same thing.

[@richardfromcornwall5492]

Fantastic first crops. From experience of running an allotment, the challenge now is to be able to store the produce and have the space to store it all, in whatever form?

[@SCMitchell]

Thanks for the update. ♥

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[@heidipustelniak652]

My soil here in Tucson Arizona is so alkaline that if you put vinegar on it, it fizzes! I planted two packages of Sugar Snap Peas, of which I had 4 seeds germinate! Then, the other morning when I went out to the garden… something had eaten all the leaves off 3 of the 4 plants! Ugh! I am happy with the growth on my lettuces, spinach, parsley and herbs.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Fizzing soil - wowzers! Best of luck with your next plantings!

[@deancwhmackinnon6547]

Kia Ora (hullo) from New Zealand. Just found this yesterday. Great content.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

tena koe, nau mai! - thanks for following along

[@douglasburch2320]

Congratulations on a successful first harvest!! Thanks for taking us along.

[@offgridirishhomestead]

Thanks for being along for the ride !