Our 2021 New Year RESOLUTIONS for the VEGETABLE GARDEN

[@margaretbirge638]

No matter what the seeds cost, I’m buying from Hoss Tools. Thanks guys keep it up.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We appreciate your business Margaret!

[@garyschmelzer]

You can never go wrong with Hosstools seeds

[@shauncharles4610]

I love growing with hoss seeds they almost grow by their self

[@LauraMartinez-rf3dm]

Same! I never thought I'd pay 7.99 for a pack of seeds 😂 but I trust their advice and these shows have brought me happiness! So, it's an easy yes.

[@ccthepope]

I do not know if I watch your videos because you are so fun to watch or if I watch them for the great amount of information you provide!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Either way, we're glad you watch!

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

In context with the recommendations to new gardeners, I would suggest a “Keeping it Simple” guidance. It’s so easy to get swooned by all the varieties (even experienced gardeners do) and purchase more than your garden and you can handle. I think part of the struggle new gardeners is due to over planting and too much variety makes it more difficult to learn what works and what doesn’t. Learn the basics first, then expand on that knowledge. My 2 cents.....

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Solid point!

[@acecowboy1982]

Looking forward to more gardening with Greg episode’s

[@dawndonham7035]

I’m going to need to convince my husband to get me one of those outdoor stainless sinks for washing all my garden vegetables. I was SO jealous of that when I saw Greg’s latest onion video.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

@Dawn Donham Believe it or not, that is an old autopsy table from our local hospital. We've had it for close to 20 years now it seems. They were getting rid of it and we were glad to take it!

[@dawndonham7035]

@@gardeningwithhoss that is hilarious! I’ll keep my eye out on spares from around our hospitals! Haha!

[@ETXChris]

Ordered my seeds for spring today! Gonna crush 2021 with a monster garden. My new years resolution is to double my vegetable production.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Go for it!

[@ambers9463]

Also, have you ever thought about making a Travis's choice and Greg's choice stamp for a seed in a given category to highlight your favorites on your website? Or you could put the year on the stamp like the seed won the award for that given year?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That's not a bad idea!

[@davidsamson1653]

@@gardeningwithhoss i would like to see "small gardener" seed packs to include variety of different types. For example, one lettuce variety to include Tehama, red salad bowl, romaine, Cherokee etc. That way you don't have to buy 4 seed packs that will most likely expire by the time you plant a little of each variety. This would add variety to your plate. Another example could be HOSS Kale variety seed pack with would include the varieties that Greg and Travis grow in one small seed pack. I have about 250 sf growing space in my garden and live in the suburbs. I don't have"plots" of land that are 100 sf.

[@nicolasachilles524]

Sorry to be so off topic but does someone know a trick to log back into an instagram account? I was stupid forgot my login password. I appreciate any help you can give me!

[@oliverdavis617]

@Nicolas Achilles instablaster :)

[@nicolasachilles524]

@Oliver Davis I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and Im trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@malindalilley6360]

Yes I was up late binge watching Row by Row and ordering seeds for the upcoming spring gardening season. I know it's too early but I'm having itching palms for wanting to plant something. I'm with you Travis I plan to be on it early if the good Lord willing.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👍

[@catoblepas9547]

I have been growing vegetables about 6 years in zone 7b (central AL), but only in the past few year has my success been notable. One problem I have encountered is finding the right advice and seed selection for the deep south. Hoss tools has been a great source of information, seeds and growing supplies. And the delivery speed is amazing. I credit much of my success and enjoyment to y'all. Even when things go bad, as from time to time they inevitably will, I can deal with it so much better because I have seen by your example on how to face it. My thanks to the Hoss Tools team and may you have a gynoecious and parthenocarpic 2021!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Cat. Here's to a great year of gardening in 2021!

[@theoutofdoors5083]

Would love to see some vids of Greg making scavenger meals from the garden/homestead!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Would love to see that as well!

[@theoutofdoors5083]

@@gardeningwithhoss Well, one of us can make it happen lol. Happy new year!

[@Ckeese75]

I’m in 9b and I started my peppers last week and my tomatoes today and tomorrow. Going to have my own little Shin dig plant sale this year March 1st and I’m going to plant soon after. Whoo hoo!!! It’s time. 👏🏼👏🏼 Today I Finally spotted a couple baby heads on my broccoli and cauliflower. Whew, finally 😍 Happy NYE ya’ll Also, I got some “Shirley Hammond” multiplier onions from Baker creek. Started them sometime in August I think. They are doing well, but I really didn’t know when to plant them, we’ll see. We have mild winters, not even a freeze yet here. So hopefully I’ll have some multiples that I can replant after seeing how Greg did with his. Speaking of seeds, I’m a new gardener been buying seeds like crazy since April 2020. I have noticed that the seed prices have gone up a little or stayed the same. But one thing I have noticed when pulling out my seeds over the last week. Seeds packed for 2020 have about twice the amount of seeds per packet to those packed for 2021. That is what I have noticed

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year Christy!

[@shawnhammond1614]

Im down here to. My black krims are starting to fruit now. Starting my ghost and reapers this week.

[@frasersgirl4383]

I ordered my seed starting kits from you recently and was so happy at the quality. For years I’ve bought the only ones available and they were all flimsy and short lived. I’ve been gardening for fifty years and learned more from your channel than any other source in my whole life. I love your channel so much! Here’s hoping that 2021 is a wonderful gardening year for everyone! Thanks for everything!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Laurie! Happy New Year!

[@frasersgirl4383]

@@gardeningwithhoss to you too!!!

[@carolcassidy7700]

I rang in the new year 2021 watching you guys. Keep up the good work.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for joining us Carol!

[@texheel]

Never really garden b4 this year...covid and dbl pneumonia..tried to stop me...but this is more than a hobby...this is a way of life...thx Hoss Tools y'all kept me and my garden(s) going through a tough year...Happy New Year Greg and Travis and all @ Hoss Tools!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year!

[@sallyhurt9440]

I have purchased seeds from hundreds of sources over the years. Hoss Tools is the BEST! Your videos are the BEST! I love my single wheel hoe and drip irrigation and hope to be able to get a fertilizer tank for Spring.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Sally! Don't keep us a secret!

[@randyketcham3840]

We are going to be trying several new vegetables this year based upon recommendations and your experience with them this past year. We also are expanding our garden to accommodate all of this. We also have resolved to experiment with a variety of different methods from full tillage to a complete lasagna bed no-till. We look forward to your continuing updates on the dream garden plots and Greg's gardens. I also am hopeful that you get more of the pollinator flower seed tins because we have several friends who expressed interest in those and we want to use these as gifts for them this year.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have a hard time keeping those collections in stock, but we are going to do our best to have them.

[@everettmcdonald2088]

Regarding growing winter squash in 4x8 beds. Another kind to try is one of the new baby butternuts. They have names like butterbush, honeynut (Cornell University), and Butterbaby. They are becoming real popular. They are very sweet, and C. Mochata which are resistant to vine borers. I grow the OP Butterbush for a few years now and love them. Oh, and they have short vines, 4 or 5 feet. I grow mine in 4 or 5 foot wide beds no problem.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I've heart great things about the honeyhut!

[@master6676]

Thank you for taking the time to share news and lessons. Even old dogs can have memory slips.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@LauraMartinez-rf3dm]

The Michels cowpea did amazing for me. The aphids tried getting them at first, but I sprayed some neem on them and they were good to go. So productive.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👍

[@andreamccarthy8168]

I gave my family a Christmas wish list with all my seeds I'd like for Christmas and all the links I gave them were for Hoss!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Great to hear! Don't keep us a secret!

[@markware7748]

A seed is just a little plant in a box with its lunch. Your seeds are not the cheapest in the market by any means and they're not the spendiest either, but they're a solid value nonetheless. I think I cleaned you out of Bolero carrot this week. Needed two packs and you only had one left. Gonna break down and add a pack of Mountain Vineyard tomato to add to the other five varieties on order. Happy New Year to all the Hoss Tool families and gardeners and good luck on your weather this next year.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We should have more Bolero packed soon. That is one of our favorites! Happy New Year Mark!

[@gardenrn3017]

I have to say, I am so impressed with your seeds. This Fall/Winter was the first time I tried your seeds in my garden and I could not believe the germination rate and the quality of the plants I am getting! Will definitely be ordering more going forward!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for giving us a shot!

[@noelleparris9451]

Happy New Year to you both! Travis, the point you made about the cost of seeds and value was excellent. Too many people don't see it, and your example was spot on simple to understand Love your channel and the relationship between the two of you ❤

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Noelle!

[@hdrider2071]

Every seed i have bought from Hoss has been top quality and well worth the price. Yall have my business. All products are goin up and seeds are undervalued.

[@Gunit0121]

Thank you. Making our plan. You will be seeing our order in a few days

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We'll be here when you need us!

[@jimhammond3607]

Hey Guys, I like the new website, although to be honest I didn't have problems with the old site. But, I only order 3 or 4 times a year. The one thing I do miss is having an account on the site and being able to view previous orders. I know you said you couldn't do that because of the redesign. However, I was wondering if there was any consideration in adding some of the old account functionality back to the site. And, I was happy to see the new "Gardening with Greg" episode the past week. Happy New Years!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have considered it, and are still considering it.

[@welchfarmnc]

Yes more gardening with Greg

[@buktababe]

Run that 1/2 marathon! I signed up for one this coming October, and I’m excited to get back to it!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👍

[@kmansfield569]

You fellas provide a great service and as a fairly new gardener, I appreciate it. I can see how you offer an excellent product and go above and beyond to help your customers be successful with it - shows like this as an example. Now that's integrity and pride in what you do. As far as the cost of seeds goes, I'd rather spend a little more on something that's going to perform better and put more food on my table and in my pantry. And heck yeah, more Gardening with Greg! Now a question: Seeing how seeds are likely to become scarcer than normal this year, how long would you say you can keep your seeds? And what is the best way to do it?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Most seeds will keep for at least a few years in the fridge. Some crops, like onions and peas, don't hold their germination rates as well from year to year.

[@wendyc.5769]

Great show as usual. But I feel like they get better each time 🎣

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Wendy!

[@wendyc.5769]

@@gardeningwithhoss you’re welcome Boss🤓

[@janiebray562]

FINALLY, caught a new one :) Thanks so much you guys, LOVE your show and videos!!

[@bettybrantley5502]

Wonderful show tonight thank you for all the good info.Good luck on all your New Years resolutions.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Betty!

[@robertbird3086]

Try adding a bit off Rum to the tea and Let age , it makes the best drink . In the Caribbean its a traditional Drink we call sorrel. Ninette Bird- the Caribbean Wife

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👍

[@louisianaprepper13]

One of my resolutions is to grow more. I started in May 2020 with my first garden in over 5 years. But now I am growing my first ever winter garden with beautiful greens, spinach, onions and garlic. I want to continue this trajectory and have a continuous spring, summer, fall and winter garden. I live in zone 9a and I have the opportunity to grow year-round so that’s my goal.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It is certainly nice to be able to grow year round!

[@sarahmcqueen2319]

No matter the cost I’ll be ordering HOSS seeds! Thank you for all y’all do!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We appreciate your business! Don't keep us a secret!

[@donnastormer9652]

Talking about beets, I lost my double row to a massive down pour after they were up from direct sowing so I seed tray started them in early November and will put them in the ground next week. I’m in 8b too with no green house. I’m looking forward to see if they actually make. Travis, I’ve never been able to grow carrots but have used your method this year, I just pulled a handful if 4 inch carrots to test and was so surprised by how well they are coming along. Thank you for teaching me!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That's great to hear Donna. Glad you have some carrots!

[@bernardlively6321]

I'm with yous on the 'lets think spring seeds'.!!!

[@trevholland6754]

I absolutely love walking or floating and fishing the creeks it’s the best fishing you can do even tho most of the fish are not to big! But at the beginning of this summer I caught a 4 pound 5 oz ,21 inch bass floating a little creek here by the house!

[@SunShine-nz8kp]

Happy New Year!!I love your videos! Keep up what you're doing it's great.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year!

[@patcoleman7829]

I grew the Cherokee Tan Pumpkin this year. This week I have been eating abunch of them. Roasted some, made muffins with some, but today I made punkin soup for lunch with some. Let me tell y’all somethin.............. It was all I could do to keep my tongue from slappin my brains out!! Thanks boys, keep it up!!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Glad you like them!

[@dianeuplinger5097]

I think it's still cheaper to buy seed than to buy food at the store.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Certainly!

[@sarahmcqueen2319]

I agree!!

[@thomassimms8202]

Always enjoy the show! Look forward to it every week! What would you say are the top 3-5 short day onion varieties that have the longest shelf life?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Good question. Let me ponder on it and I'll get back with you next Thursday at 8:00pm EST.

[@robotgopher7739]

I agree with Greg I want to fish more in 2021 I love fishing with my dad .

[@WILLITGROW]

happy new years to the both of you.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

And Happy New Year to you too!

[@zwtrussell4517]

May you guys have great and prosperous NEW YEAR.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year to you as well!

[@ONealsRealDeal]

I know y’all have talked about muscadines in a few videos, but could you please do one about pruning the vines when you go to do yours this winter? Our property came with a sizable planting of very old vines here in NC and I haven’t worked up the nerve yet to cut them. I need them to be more manageable. Please & thank you, happy New Year! 🥳

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I can show pruning mine, although I don't really have a technique to it. With older established vines, just cut them back pretty hard so that the foliage is manageable for picking when they start producing.

[@michaelmorris1802]

Well, not sure I completely agree on quantity of seed in a packet, over the years I've purchased from a variety of seed companies. But I do believe the quality of seed that I've received from Hoss Tools has been superior. In 95% of the cases I've had really good germination (part of that comes from education I receive here on Thursday evenings). There have been a couple of items that I've struggled with, but it's probably more a knowledge deficit as I branch out into things I know nothing about growing than with the seed. I completely agree with the value comparison... although turning that potential into actual food requires lots of ongoing effort (at least for me). I learn something every week, and I tell at least a couple of people every month when they ask how I do it... that they need to invest Thursday evening (and maybe a couple rainy weekends) into some older video's, take notes (I have a Hoss Knowledge Binder) that I can refer to... stop watching television: who needs to watch a bunch of people they nothing in common with playing with all kinds of stupid balls, or driving around and around in circles... go outside and start a garden. Well actually I encourage them to grown way more than a garden... they need fruit and nut trees as well in my not so humble opinion. Everyone needs their own small scale food forest (whatever is appropriate for their climate). We all need to be in a much better position to supplement out diet with fresh foods from our backyards. I grow what I can, and share it with others, to hopefully inspire them to do the same. Not trying to put Kroger / Publix out of business, but I am suggesting you don't depend on them for 100% of your ability to feed your family. Hopefully tomorrow (well realistically next weekend) I hope to finish my first high tunnel... putting up the end walls is proving a challenge for me. I'm hoping to cheat old man winter just a bit on both ends of his existence. :) I think you guys should create some playlist that string together content on individual topics (potatoes, carrots, greens, etc). I know all your stuff is still on line... maybe just create an index with links to video's... to make it easier to locate. At this point someone just finding you guys... there is a lot of stuff to catch up on. It could be difficult to "catch up". White Acre Peas are to die for... grown more of that in my life than anything else... and if you ever let the bugs get in them, you can just write it of and come back in the fall. I would say don't grow field peas on double rows... since you taught me that, I've been doing a lot of double rows of things... but I've found the pest pressure to be extremely high in double rows of peas. They need to breath more than double rows allow in my opinion.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Maybe that was part of my problem with the field peas. I always planted them on double rows, and it is indeed more difficult to get full foliage coverage when spraying double rows.

[@lucydelmarter612]

Very interesting snd entertaining show! I have my first Hoss Tools order almost complete. I’m looking forward to planting time! Happy New Year to you guys!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year Lucy! We'll be here when you need us!

[@lukethompson8751]

Y’all are the best,

[@gardeningwithhoss]

😊

[@aroundmichaelsbarn601]

My tomato seed order came in today. Can’t wait to try the Mountain Vineyard!! Thanks for all you guys do! Happy New Year

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year!

[@Mahyuddin-cf]

Happy new year 2021

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year!

[@heartofdixiehomestead7779]

Watching the episode, working on my plans now! This should help with my plans

[@dozer130]

U think 2020 was bad wait till it turns 21 and starts drinking. .....happy new year guys..and thanks for the great info and products. ...

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year!

[@rebeccafontes3717]

I will definitely be interested in trying those Thom onions here in 6b Kentucky! Thanks for all you do.

[@fabriciomarchi9695]

Happy New Year 🎉🇧🇷🇺🇸🎉

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year!

[@bobbysmith6739]

Could one of you fellas grow a 1000 sq ft garden plot to show what is possible over a year in a small garden to help feed your family. Thanks for the show and great service every time I place an order from Hoss Tools.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I have six 1,000 square foot plots that show regularly on my videos. You can grow a lot of food in a 30x35 plot!

[@bobbysmith6739]

@@gardeningwithhoss I have watched much of your content. But what type of production can you get on a regular basis with just one plot.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Pretty good production if things are grown closely and intensively. It won't keep you from having to use the grocery store some, but you can feed a family of four pretty well on 1,000 sq. ft. of garden.

[@LauraTeAhoWhite]

Commenting from New Zealand; Thanks for sharing with us what shortages you guys are facing when it comes to seed. Not only will the seed shortage affect American growers but it will also growers all over the world, as seeds are often exported and imported.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Yes, the effects will likely be felt worldwide.

[@jonicrocker817]

In planning for the 2021 season, what is your recommendation for starting seeds...Greenhouse? Indoors with lights? Love the show and all of my HOSS tools products. I have learned so much from you two!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you have a greenhouse, that's always the best way to go. If not, you can grow great transplants indoors if you have a good lighting setup. Need to be able to keep the lights right about the plant foliage so they don't get leggy.

[@beckyfarmer9646]

Happy New Year's guy's hope that you have a great one. looking forward to a new year and ready to start get things going

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year Becky!

[@p.singletary6702]

Love and appreciate the show each week! My husband and I are planning on planting field and sweet corn this year. We have 2 separated plots but they are still fairly close to each other. Will the field corn cross with our sweet corn? What is the best way to go about planting our corn to avoid any issues? TIA!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Stagger your plantings by a 2-3 weeks and you should be fine. Plant the sweet corn first, then the field corn 2-3 weeks later.

[@donp9492]

Dryer than a poptorn fart. Older folks around here used to say, drier than a popcorn fart.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

😂

[@jeremyedgeworth9087]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 More gardening with Greg

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You got it!

[@stevefromthegarden1135]

Popcorn is 1 of the things I'm growing this year also. Never tried growing before. Using your Japanese Hullless variety. I will interplant pinto beans with it.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Let us know how you like it!

[@ambers9463]

Garden resolutions, be more on top of my pest and fertilizing regimens, grow more, and put more up (hoping the Red Snapper seeds I got will help with that)🙏

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Red Snapper should certainly help with that!

[@go_Rogue]

This will be my 3rd year with my small urban garden and each year I get a little better. I've been following your channel for the past 6 months and have learned A LOT! So this year I am targeting heavy producers and fewer varieties. I will be planting ONLY Hoss seeds. I enjoy Gardening with Greg, do you think you could go live while gardening so we can actually garden with you? Also when will the Seed Starting mix be back in stock?

[@go_Rogue]

Also looking for the hand tools, scuffle weeder, single tine cultivator. We have a fabrication shop. If you're needing some made.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Our HQ and our gardens are in pretty rural areas. As a result, we don't have a strong enough signal to live stream outdoors. If we live stream, we have to do it while connected to wi-fi.

[@pjd2709]

Happy New Year to you and family's, see ya next year.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year!

[@saraschoen9818]

Great show, happy new year!!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year Sara!

[@r1326r]

Looking at all your new seeds, I'm wondering if you guys could have a "Wishlist" option on your website that we could add our favorites to.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We have had several folks request that. We are looking into it.

[@mommajscountrygardening]

Happy New year

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year Momma J!

[@mommajscountrygardening]

@@gardeningwithhoss Hi, I can recall that you (Travis) shared with me that you have never owned a scarf. I purchased a scarf for you and for Greg. You can choose when the package arrive. I also enclosed for your tasting 😋 my homemade hot sauce: Call the Fire Department 🚒. It is heat sauce so do not give it to Greg! Humor me and share your gifts on your channel and taste the sauce. My sauce is getting attention from people whom are dear to me. Please help me to grow my channel with viewers on Row by Row. I have been a dedicated viewer for nearly 2 years. Momma Js Country Gardening KZbin and Facebook Thank you! See you on the next video. God bless!

[@positiveandhealthy2728]

Very informative video! Thanks for posting it! Great advices and tips!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks!

[@citylotgardening6171]

Mine is to grow a few more things I've never grown before already prepared but its in the 20s here and snow on the ground but my T5s are running full blast 👍

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👍

[@donp9492]

This is my favorite. Row by Row, (Show !)

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks for watching Don!

[@michellel5444]

I've watched 10 videos and forgot to like. Sorry guys. Enjoy your channel

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Thanks Michelle!

[@SouthernLatitudesFL]

How ironic! I just had a conversation on seed costs today. Outcome: We would rather have quality, more seeds and better customer service than 99c packets or 10 seeds in a pkt. I have bought 25c packets at the end of the year and not one germinate!! My time is valuable!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👌

[@lindamckeown2830]

Travis what kind of butter beans are you going to grow this year? I'm looking for some that will produce a lot of beans.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

It's going to be a climber for sure. Waiting to see if we can get our hands on a green pole lima. If not, Christmas Lima Bean will be the choice.

[@joewilson1457]

Good show Happy New Year

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Happy New Year Joe!

[@Chris-op7yt]

What are the options in tools for deep ripping soil to loosen it up and to mix with some subsoil, say to 1 foot depth? is a pickaxe the only option? I think new and even experienced gardeners get overwhelmed by too much mis-information out there about everything, including layout, fertilization and upkeep. Hoss Tools videos have taught me the important things to do, rather than wasting time making compost or crazy brews. It's not that easy to source market garden style hardware here down under but can be done. use it time and again and it works; rather than silly stuff that ends up being more things for garbage bin. It is all too easy to become distracted by mis-information and waste time doing everything else but growing veggies, which is all i care about. thanks heaps.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Sounds like you're talking about a chisel plow or a turning plow. Those work great when developing new gardens, but require a decent tractor to pull them.

[@Chris-op7yt]

@@gardeningwithhoss : unless i can harness up my cat with those, it'll have to be my manual work. Pickaxe it is then.

[@kacoa532]

I’m new to your channel and was wondering if you could start your videos by saying the date, it would really help timelines . Thanks for such a great show I just received my seeds and can’t wait to get started.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You can find the publish date in the video description for each one.

[@kacoa532]

@@gardeningwithhoss in most cases yes, but I watch on my television with roku and it’s not the same layout as a computer or tablet. 😞

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Ahh I see. Didn't know that they don't show that info on the TV version.

[@ameliasonger3758]

I want to wish you a Happy New Year's

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We want to wish you a Happy New Year too Amelia!

[@gbparn]

OP varieties vs hybrid on cost...can you follow the money? Producers get to charge more for the hybrids? Im asking cause I don’t know. As for “value” of seeds...I really don’t garden for the value of the food I grow,. Lord knows my tomatoes, cost probably about $100/lb. Seeds, seed trays, soil mix, fertilizer, compost, hoes, rakes, tillers, drip tape, then add in time to baby set seedlings, weeding, bug killing, picking, canning, it goes on and on. I garden because I just like to be in the garden working. It’s good for me. My wife gets mad cause I may not use everything I grew. I tell her if I grow a good crop of whatever and the squirrels, deer, drought, rain, whatever eats it or ruins everything, I was still successful, cause I got to be in the garden.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Hybrids cost more to produce, and the R&D used to develop them is a part of that increased cost that suppliers and the end customer experience. Any time in the garden is a good time! Happy New Year!

[@beckyfarmer9646]

Done got my seeds from hoss and ready to go

[@gardeningwithhoss]

👌

[@heatherreis7839]

You guys should start another website for garden planing and recommendations. Then have like a copy and paste "ticket" that gets all the seeds recommend copied and allow the person to bring it over to the seed website for check out.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

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[@Grumpyneanderthal]

Cover crop question: Our live oak trees will be shedding leaves soon and I always collect a very large quantity for composting. I process them through my shredder. My composting problem has always been not having a large enough available and inexpensive nitrogen source to mix with all the carbon materials which are abundant. So could a cold weather cover crop serve that purpose? Which one would be best for that application? Other alternatives? manures are not generally available and I’m concerned about possible Grazon impact.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

I think some Frosty Berseem Clover could help to potentially solve that problem.

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

Hello. I live in MI and want to establish an indoor garden for the winter. I am thinking the Bella Rosa for an indoor tomato plant. I grew it last year in my garden and was happy with the results outside. It was compact and set many fruit, so I thought it would be a good candidate inside. What do you guys think, do you agree? I also plan to grow salad greens, kale, green onions, and maybe a cucumber plant. Greens to also supplement my chicken and ducks diet so I need the quickest growing green leafy plants. I’d be interested in recommendations. I realize I’m late getting started this year but it is a plan evolving. Thanks so much!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Never grown it indoors, but it would certainly do just as well as any other variety you could try.

[@jksatte]

I'm not going to lie. I go for the cheap seeds first. I have not noticed much difference in performance. Now I am a small gardener, its almost a play thing. I will tell you, if I had to garden to eat and that was the only way to get my food. Hoss seeds would be the seeds for I would go for first. The price wouldn't matter that much in truth. Janice

[@fredmertz4828]

You mentioned earlier this year that you might introduce a line of seed packets with fewer seeds for us small time gardeners. Are any available now?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We're waiting on the packets to be printed. We'll start with smaller packages of tomatoes, then go from there.

[@daniellebradley2728]

I’ve got the arch building down but I can’t grow butter beans (Lima beans, right?) to save my life! Early, mid season, late, I can never get a good stand going and the few that I hobble along never seem to make very many at once, and if I wait too long on a few to try to get a handful the older ones pods split wide open! Help! I’m in Atlanta so if you post about what you’re doing, I’ll have about two weeks to watch it and be ready to go with mine!

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Beans will start to drop blooms when it gets too hot. So planting early is important.

[@andreamccarthy8168]

Why not grow winter squash in a raised bed? Not enough space for root growth?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

They tend to sprawl and the vines can easily run 10-20' for some varieties. So they just require a good bit more space than a traditional raised bed can provide.

[@heatherreis7839]

2020 really showed its ugly face. Not only with the "pandemic" but man did we get get a ton of rain here in south florida 😓 down pour after down pour every day. I put some compost on i dont know maybe like aug or sep thinking itd be fine and watched it all wash away. So what im doing for the new year is building semi raised beds out of 2x4s, nothing big and fancy just need it to block any more rain from washing it all out. Another plus is that it should help me with better crop rotation. Thats kinda a new years resolution i got along with wanting to actually getting a big garden harvest. Have yet to have one like i dream of. Ima stop wasting my money though on other seed companies and just start buying from yall from now on 😂

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We've been getting a ton of rain this winter. Thanks for your support!

[@taylorrobins5090]

Ordered my seeds for the spring back in august. Got all the seeds I need. Just hope they don’t go bad somehow. Do you think I ordered them too soon. Also ordered a irrigation kit this week to give that a trial on giving food directly to the roots. Probably buy another irrigation kit in the next month or so.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Those seeds will be fine. Just keep them in a ziplock bag in the fridge.

[@kernalsamazingworld3175]

How 's the rabbit fence going. Good luck

[@hondosmith8234]

Hey Travis I watched your video that you made Kale soup and went to the Garden and gathered up some stuff to make some myself the rabbits have helped me thin out my blue kale so I cut some cabbage cauliflower and broccoli greens chopped them up and used the last of our potatoes and it was awesome thanks for the recipe. :) And a quick question or request could you put the maximum days to germination on the seed packets? I know it can vary with the conditions ie bottom heat moisture etc... but how long should we wait before we retry and figure out what we have done wrong.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

That can vary greatly depending on whether you're starting them in seed trays or direct seeding outdoors. But most things should germ within 7 days if the soil temp is correct for that particular crop.

[@donnastormer9652]

Question for next week: could you please thread the tape layer for us to see plainly? I know it’s a simple request but I just can’t get mine to work. Thanks

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Try this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGPFdGWCbK11n80

[@donnastormer9652]

@@gardeningwithhoss that was exactly what I needed thank you Travis!!!

[@ambers9463]

What's your recommended green bean for putting out a lot for putting up? Zone 7a Kentucky for reference.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Momentum is a great one. Here's the link: hosstools.com/product/momentum-bush-bean/

[@billyangelapressley]

I live in Rock Hill when should I start my peppers and tomatoes from seed in the house

[@gardeningwithhoss]

You'll want to put those in the ground after your last frost date. So take your average last frost date, count back about 6-7 weeks, and that's when you should start them.

[@AwalkthatpleasesGod1Thes4_1-12]

Will you all be looking at any dry bean seeds in the future

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Certainly, although beans are tough to acquire currently.

[@stassly]

I am planting onion seeds indoors to plant out in the spring. They are long day since I’m in Michigan zone 6a. How long do I put the grow light on per day? Would they get confused by too many hours of grow light?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

Just simulate the daylight outside.

[@lawrencebeeles6338]

When are you going to show your new building

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We should do that soon, once they finish putting the roof on it.

[@floridaoutdoorswithBrian]

Have a question for Mr. Greg. Saw your video about peas. You planted a vineing/climbing pea. Would like more info on them. I have a similar looking pea that has been in my family for at least 50 years but have never found anything similar anywhere being grown. I live in south Florida. Sent an email that you may not have received over the holidays. Thanks guys. Keep up the good work.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

There is one called Red Ripper that we're going to try and add for the following year.

[@floridaoutdoorswithBrian]

@@gardeningwithhoss the pea itself looks like a red ripper, the plant looks similar to a pole bean.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

The Red Rippers (at least I believe that's what they were) that we've grown in the past grew on a trellis.

[@floridaoutdoorswithBrian]

@@gardeningwithhoss that's not what I have

[@tiaponce1110]

What is the difference between sweet corn, popcorn and dent corn? Do you have to grow a popcorn variety to get popcorn or can you pop any type of corn?

[@gardeningwithhoss]

If you want popcorn, you have to grow popcorn. Sweet corn is like you would use for corn on the cob or creamed corn. Field corn is traditionally used for making grits and corn meal, or feeding to livestock. Although some folks do enjoy the taste of field corn when it is picked early.

[@edgarbradford]

Wouldn't inoculation of your legumes reduce the amount fertilizer you would need to give to the plant because it pulls it's nitrogen from the atmosphere. Just give them P and K because they provide their own N. If I'm wrong, let me know. Thanks.

[@gardeningwithhoss]

We don't typically fertilize legumes much anyways, but you're right.