Plant these Fruits & Vegetbles Once to Harvest Year-Round Food in the Tropics

John from www.growingyour... visits a fellow KZbinr Our Tropical Soils that grows food year-round in South Florida near Miami. Filmed Before COVID in January
In this episode, you will learn more about fruits and vegetable plants you can plant just once and then harvest food year-round to eat from your garden. You will learn about herbs, perennial vegetables, easy to grow tubers, vining crops, and fruits that can grow in the tropics or some sub-tropical locations that don't get a frost. These edible landscaping plants will allow you to harvest food out of your yard year-round.
First, John will share how you can hide edible plants in with your traditional landscape that can be eaten if you are not allowed to grow edible plants in your front yard.
You will discover some easy to grow herbs that can be planted once and then provide food for you and beneficial insects. You will discover how the primary source of fertility used on this land is free woodchips that are delivered.
Next, you will learn how areas of the backyard that still contains lots of grass can be used to create "permaculture" islands with stacked plants of different types, including tubers, fruits, herbs, and vegetables that look good but more importantly provide food to eat. You will learn about Roselle, Chayote, Malanga, and more.
You will get a short tour of the backyard fruit tree orchard where many trees that produce fruit are grown. You will discover how some fruit can be easily individually protected from bugs by using inexpensive bags to keep the bugs out.
You will learn about a permaculture island or bed that has many edible plants that you can grow in South Florida or other places that have a similar climate.
You will discover how you can use pots to grow food, and why a raised bed garden that normally is planted with annual vegetables remain empty, yet there is still food in this garden that has been planted out with mostly perennial vegetables and fruits.
You will learn more about Jicama, aka Yam Bean, as well as more perennial leafy green vegetables such as longevity spinach, Okinawan spinach, moringa, and katuk.
Finally, John will interview Melanie and ask her about her garden that she did not plant anything this season yet still has food growing to eat, why most Floridians do not know about the special perennial plants that she grows in her garden, as well as some of the easiest crops you can grow and much more.
After watching this episode you will learn about the best fruits, vegetables, and tubers that you plant just once and will provide you with food year-round in South Florida or other areas that are in a Zone 10b.
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[@OurTropicalSoil]

John, thank you so much for filming a tour of my garden. I feel so honored. :)

[@yaimaperez918]

My sister Melanie's beautiful yard filled with delicious food! I'm so proud of this moment John was able to visit and document her unbelievable accomplishment of planting all of these amazing plants.

[@OurTropicalSoil]

Thank you for the kind words Yaima! You have always been so supportive.

[@catherinegrace2366]

Sweet! Surely you get kick backs?

[@davidthegood]

Good work. Florida Gardeners are my favorite.

[@OurTropicalSoil]

Thank you! You have been a huge inspiration for me.

[@queenbeeetta]

John is such an inspiration to the gardening community, he has so much knowledge about gardening. I love him.hes taught me so much stuff in the past years.

[@kenbrown438]

John Kohler : last year an amaranth plant volunteered in our community garden !!!! It went to seed , now , this year we are getting volunteer amaranth plants all over two of the five raised beds. The amaranth leaves are really tasty and a great addition to our salads !!!! I'm loving the no effort volunteer plants !!!!

[@heartskaylee]

What she does which i havent seen gardeners do is she combines design with gardening and her garden looks beautiful and everything looks like a regular average garden but its really almost all edible She and You inspire me at first i was not going to watch the 60min video but now i am.😁 I am a Kid👧 Gardener and i have my own youtube channel but not on gardening srry. I have cherry tomatoes, aloe vera pups and main aloe vera plant I make so much organic things like orange and lemon water for acidic soil even eggshell water for calcium I love plants Right now im working on onion plants and growing companion plants as well as plants that grow in water or regrowing and propogating plants!!

[@heartskaylee]

who agrees?

[@OurTropicalSoil]

Thank you! I appreciate that you like my garden. All those plants you are growing are great. Keep it up!

[@lilspittin313]

Wow the wealth of stuff shared and the breeze blowing is real refreshing :)

[@deborahstella1529]

Thank You! Just bought a house and want to get rid of the grass so I can grow food. I did not know about Chipdrop so again watching your videos has provided much needed help. Thank You!!

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

Lovely big back garden x

[@OurTropicalSoil]

Thank you!

[@bestcrossroad]

Thank you, John & Melanie! John, thank you for great content, as always. God bless you, safe travels.

[@crescentgarden6819]

I love this!! I followed her a long time ago and I was not expecting this collab! 😂 this was awesome

[@HomeCentsWithNell]

Excellent tour! You introduced us to so many exotic fruits and veggies and the garden is gorgeous. I can't wait to visit Our Tropical Soil.

[@debbietampasheher3682]

This was fun. Thank you!

[@catdogpigduck]

She's great!

[@nancyward2842]

A wealth of good information. I’m in Costa Rica and surely many of these plants will do well. Thank you!

[@brianvath9186]

This is SO encouraging! I'm up in the Cocoa Beach area of Florida and we are just starting some peppers and tomatoes and herbs to start our new way of eating. Looking into hydroponics, but good to know all these different foods can grow in our "rainforest" like environment. Much love, Peace :)

[@abelardopascual6564]

Wait until late August, that's prime temperature for everything to be planted, I'm south of you Brian. Great success last year, with carrots, radishes, tomatoes, beans, greens, spinach. Just hopefully you have plenty of space

[@KarleneHaynes777]

What you call hibiscus is actually sorrel. The red part of the fruit is used to make sorrel drink that is high in antioxidants. We grow it a lot in Jamaica, W I.

[@tonyholly4591]

Two of my homies in one garden!!!❤️💛💚

[@anavidal9238]

I’ve known Mel for several years, and she’s an awesome person to learn from! Make sure to check out her website, and her seed page!

[@OurTropicalSoil]

Thank you Ana. You are pretty awesome too.

[@jnsnj1]

Aji dulce are the best. I get buckets of these in the summer and dry them for use year round.

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

God, I just love John. He gets so excited about the purple pigment. Makes me want to go buy more seeds whenever I watch a video of his. I didn’t realize we could grow roselle in Florida. I’m in central Florida, I’ll definitely give it a try.

[@queenbeeetta]

Yeah John gets really excited about gardening, which is why inline him so much he's so passionate about teaching us and sharing knowledge about gardening . He inspired me to have my garden 8 years ago...he's fantastic.😍

[@AerFaery]

Have you heard of GrowerJim? He's in Apopka and goes to a few farmers markets around central Florida (he also sells some through his website and ebay). I'm not sure if he has roselle, but he does sell many of the plants John talks about a lot.

[@OurTropicalSoil]

Roselle does excellent during the summer months. Just two or three plants is all you need for a substantial harvest.

[@jessicapabon2105]

Ajicito Dulce... sweet peppers the red ones he's holding in his fingers. They're very popular and common in Puerto Rico

[@westlakefarms]

Thanks...because he never asked ;-) lol

[@lisacarden1309]

How fun! Thank you, love your videos! 👍🏼❌♥️❌

[@monsurbanpatch]

You lie about that mulberry tasting good hahahaha. That face expression!

[@ThirdCoastGardening]

I’m trying to take advantage of almost every square foot of my garden. I’m growing so much food. I would like to invest in some new perennials.

[@kenbrown438]

Your words are encouraging me to GROW BIG OR GO HOME !!!!

[@timdarmetko4039]

great content as always . thanks

[@ussgil]

Stop pointing to the link on your bio!! We get it John! 10 years! Stop it! Great podcast!

[@dennisolive4741]

Another excellent tropical thing to grow is malabsorption spinach.

[@JohnandBobs]

John Koehler’s videos are a welcome affirmation of the life improving qualities of gardening and plants. We appreciate his mention of our soil improving products in many of his videos, which has always been done with accuracy and understanding. While appearing care free and spontaneous he manages to be current on the latest in horticultural science. If you are interested in learning more about our soil products, check out our channel - we would love some feedback and support!

[@markanthony8677]

I use to use all sorts of synthetic chemical products. John Koehler and John Valentino have taught me the wonders of organic gardening. Had more success with organic products than I ever did with random stuff from Home Depot!

[@JohnandBobs]

Mark Anthony I’m really glad to hear that our products have helped you in your gardening endeavors. It’s good to be aware of the harmful products that tend to be common place.

[@gambitsfox4216]

I'm in NW Florida and we haven't had many freezing days in the past 2 years but my Katook, longevity spinach, and Okinawa spinach are growing like perennials.

[@robbyatshan1133]

Yea I have a sweet potato in my back pocket. lol

[@Michael-qz6ld]

I always learn a lot watching your channel, I'm in New Orleans and a lot of those plants I can grow here in 9b. Thanks

[@ThirdCoastGardening]

In Texas, Home Owners Associations can’t stop you from growing any native plants. At least that’s what I’ve read. I’m growing Turk’s Caps in my front yard, which is an edible flower. They also produce little fruit called Mexican Apples, because they taste like little apples.

[@hitlab]

Love this guy! So inspiring

[@carlosespinosa6446]

Pure Wisdom, keep doing this videos in more areas or even each state !

[@sparetimeincanada1725]

John your so cool. We're getting a frost tonight lol. I have lots of perrenials in eastern Canada. Hostas are very popular around the outside of houses here.

[@tinkokolynn761]

the jam made from rosella is cool

[@DeadeyeJoe37]

Nice shoes! I love my Vibram 5 fingers shoes.

[@minasaidi9351]

Good food

[@eazypeazy33]

And thank you for knowledge John much love from Nola bro

[@emilybh6255]

Cara on Markus Rothkranz channel has a great recipe for spiralized raw sweet potatotes with coconut oil, nut butter, tamari, green onions, and mint, cilantro, garlic and ginger. I've made it twice. It is yummy. Get the recipe and try it. I made it without cilantro because I was out of it but put in lots of mint and extra ginger.

[@nadrienmarkowski5595]

Love mint! Great for tea. I grow chocolate mint also.

[@kimhicks4781]

What happened to your property hunt. You was thinking of Hawaii, Florida or somewhere tropical. What happened with that. I have never seen any news about your hunt for property. Are you keeping it secret. I like your garden in Las Vegas. It is neat and organized. Hope you got avocados off your tree this year. Updates please.👍😘💜

[@gomermartinez9874]

Malanga yum

[@bethz.5358]

What variety of basil was that?! Holy cow!

[@OurTropicalSoil]

It is African Blue Basil. It is a perennial and flowers pretty much all year long here. It can only be grown from cuttings as the plant is sterile and does not produce viable seeds.

[@traryvery8851]

In a temperate climate it flowers all year round and is great bee forage. Brings the bees in and they pollinate everything else in the garden.

[@rawintuition]

Looks awesome 👍 hope to have something like that eventually

[@eljardinperdido]

Come visit me if you're ever in Houston!

[@benburger230]

What is the name of that pepper?

[@OurTropicalSoil]

It is called aji dulce or aji cachucha. It is very common in Cuba and used to flavor a lot of dishes. I think it is also fairly common in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic but I am not sure.

[@benburger230]

Thanks!

[@chezsuzie]

Aren’t those OKINAWAN sweet potatoes, John? Or are there others that are white on the outside and purple on the inside? The Okinawan ones are quite common back home in Hawaii.

[@samuelr8174]

Did you just pull a large sweet potato out of your pocket? and then a small one AND A MALANGA ROOT?? Like who walks around with those in their pockets... okay I'm subbed.

[@Kenji1685]

27:55 😂 You say that pretty fast.

[@BitcoinMap]

Bitcoin + Permaculture = Freedom & Peace

[@appetizing8377]

I wish I would have bought bitcoin when it was $6000

[@benburger230]

Trying to get moringa, longevity spinach, and kahtook. Spelling? Good video!

[@OurTropicalSoil]

The spelling is good on the first two but I have seen "kahtook" normally spelled as "katuk."

[@nothingtoseehere5760]

I suspect the yellowing on the pepper leaves at 28:00 is too much sun. I've been having issues with light, looks very familiar

[@farooqsaad1791]

شكرا للفديو سوال استاذنا هل ممكن اضافه سمادnpkالورقي في ري تربة نبات والهيومك يضاف قبل تسميد ام بعده او يخلط مع npk مع الشكر جزيل

[@tropicalfoodgarden3668]

This is so similar to my garden in Australia. The sweet leaf (kurtuck...I don't know how you spell that) we came across while staying with a tribe in Borneo, they ate it a lot and it was delicious. But we were told it was toxic unless cooked. I don't think you mentioned one plant we don't grow here!

[@notanurse2373]

Pro-tip: if you FF past the first 5 mins, it looks like there’s a random stoner wandering through someone’s backyard eating their plants.

[@livingoutsidethebubble]

In South Africa, it is a Madumbe.

[@mariferavery7646]

One issue in South Florida is the HOA. Mine, for example, won't allow fruit trees in your property because they attract animals. I use container gardens and only need to water every other week.

[@DatsiKxModz]

The face he made when he ate the mulberry tells me he’s lying about it being good lol

[@kaj-kaj-3345]

Thanks John! 55

[@Jpow915]

Thank you for this video! I’m on the GA/FL border. I have katuk, Chaya, mulberry, moringa, sweet potato, cranberry hibiscus false roselike, gynura procumbens, guava, ashitaba, and recently ordered a tulsi that is variegated green and purple. I want the manihoot and the pepper and some of the others you showed.

[@4thetruth62]

How do you keep termites out of that pile of mulch?

[@BaltimoresBerzerker]

Anyone know the official name of this wild ginger I found in Florida? Its half the height of an adult. The plant was found in a swampy forested area, pretty shady. It grows a soft pine cone like thing off the branches. If you squeeze the pine cone wet soap suds comes out. Even smells like soap, definitely anti bacterial properties. Thank you for any information

[@trulyamazingtoo7984]

Shampoo ginger?

[@mimib6253]

Usually when cities fine for something it's usually cause they know it's wrong lol A way I got free onions started just from just the cutting scraps, many people just throw away

[@greglewis2398]

And if people plant more pernial plants then there would be less sink holes in Florida which hold the soil together?

[@squishfun6878]

Great question!

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

I live in Florida. Sadly that’s not how sink holes work.

[@carmenliedke8659]

You cannot eat plantain bananas raw. The small peppers are called cachuchas. You can use them to make black beans, and many rice dishes.

[@eazypeazy33]

Do a New Orleans or Southern Louisiana show

[@Zelahcooks]

John, do you have a Q and A blog?

[@NashvilleMonkey1000]

John, have you heard of the African Potato Mint plant?

[@GloriaW888]

Hi John. I notice you don't clean/rinse your veggies/fruit before consuming. Have you ever contracted a parasite?

[@ZE308AC]

I wish I could grow oregano but I always kill the plant weather I water it dairly or every ten days

[@MsViva710]

In Jamaica we call chiote chocho.

[@RichieLokz]

I just Subscribed..👍

[@ZE308AC]

Jicama plant is a good to fix nitrogen into the soil

[@rowenadinsmore1]

The chaya tree looks like the mexican sunflower.

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

Yey, John!

[@matthewmohri9990]

Sucks that Miami will be underwater in the next few years. I hope your friends can get to higher ground.

[@greglewis2398]

She could have chickens in backyard for fertilizer.

[@johnbrzenksforearm8295]

They also control weeds and bugs.

[@farticlesofconflatulation]

Saltine Kracker they’ll also eat or dig out your plants if left unsupervised.

[@LK-3000]

Forgot to add this one: @44:19 Interview with Melanie

[@LK-3000]

Note added later: Apparently, my previous posts were deleted. So I suppose that putting in time stamps are a no-no. Sorry if I offended anyone.

[@dennisolive4741]

Those large leaf plants are also called Taro

[@barbarafritchie2000]

Dint you have a regular book of recipes? Not on the internet?

[@joyceobeys6818]

What about melons , watermelons n squash? Watermelon love sand. I didn’t see lemons limes or grapefruit? Do you guys use epsom salt n molasses? Do date palms grow in south Florida?

[@gavnonadoroge3092]

Joyce Obeys, lets see your melons

[@OurTropicalSoil]

I have grown sugar baby watermelons before during the winter and they did well! Citrus trees don't do that well for us here. There are a lot of different pests that effect citrus. Mainly the citrus greening and the citrus canker which are both really bad citrus diseases. Any citrus tree that you purchase from a nursery in Florida needs to be treated with a specific pesticide that prevents the insect that carries the disease from infecting the new plant. I have planted grafted citrus trees before, ones that I purchased form a nursery, and they did terrible. I have some seedlings in pots goring in shade and they look really good. I think if you want to grow citrus in South Florida your best bet is to give them some shade and grow from seed. We do not use epsom salts nor molasses. I am not too familiar with date palms for Florida. I have seen date palms growing and fruiting in Florida. The fruit were rotting all over the ground. I do not know which date variety it was though. It was likely an ornamental variety. However, similar to the guava trees, the dates were filled with fruit fly larvae and were severely effected. I think if you wanted to grow good dates here then you would need to bag the fruit while it is still young if you want any kind of harvest.

[@gabedeweese3476]

My mom who is right around ur age said u look alot like E.T the extra terrestrial

[@Katkattarotandparanormal]

Some plants have edible flowers

[@ameisherry]

No wonder I can’t grow dinosaur kale 🥬 because they like heat

[@dennisolive4741]

Sorry that was malabar spinach

[@j.g.e.2600]

John, do you know anyone who sells tropical fruit trees in the Dallas area? I know you visit many places and get too know growers that are not well known. Thanks!

[@victorianguyen112]

You can go to the Asian nursery they have a lot of fruit tree.

[@RandyOm]

From what I have read Aloe vera is best left uneaten

[@eastcoastnews9529]

We’re u buy boogie tea ???????? U keep talking about it but my hydroponic stores in FL don’t have it. We’re we’re. Help a brother out

[@oneministries4878]

Don’t use chipdrop, call a local arborist as close to you as possible and get on their list. Still free but ALSO free for the Arborist’s.

[@deadwood7673]

Hello , 🌶 Dulce.

[@rasadobe7448]

Whats up John you need help? Hiring?

[@kenshinhimura9387]

Those Pineapples look deficient. They need fertilizer. I use an organic granular citrus fertilizer and I also use Fish emulsion.

[@bunttheripple]

Hey John, we love your channel. We have looked all over for a good bio on you but can't find one. We want to know how old you are!!!!

[@lolitabonita08]

poor people seems they have towers on their back yard...ouch...hit all day long with nasty frequencies...

[@SuperBenjamin1965]

There's no time to waste plant everything you can perennials yes I have oregano arugula lots of mint lots of cannabis obviously that's not perennial lots of vegetables like I said no time to waste

[@Justme-sb8mn]

Dude those are sweet potato vines. Decorative not necessarily food

[@RichieLokz]

I Love her Long Hair Beautiful....

[@kathytittle]

Not KILantro.. SILantero ..

[@OurTropicalSoil]

The plant I grow is culantro. It is a plant that tastes like a stronger version of the common cilantro but it is much more heat tolerant. The culantro plant is common in Cuba and is used to flavor many different dishes.

[@kathytittle]

@@OurTropicalSoil Thank you! I stand corrected!