PLANT THIS NOW TO GROW THE BEST POTATOES EVER!

Things are getting a little spicy in the garden today! We'll be planting two different cover crops of mustard as a biofumigation tool to reduce soil-borne pests in our soils.
Join us as we'll tell you why this technique can help you grow the best potatoes you've ever grown in the following spring!
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[@CliffWarren]

Up here in Idaho I've been using the Kodiak mustard seed and I think it has helped. I grow the giant pumpkins in addition to a large garden, and this past season my plants stayed healthy throughout. Another method that could be used, depending on your climate, is to plant the mustard in the spring when the soil reaches 45 degrees, then let it grow and knock it down just before planting your real crop. So in the case of a giant pumpkin plant the plant starts out as 4 square feet and eventually grows to about 800 square feet. Just chop down a 4 square foot space when you plant, then progressively expand that opening as the pumpkin plant grows.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Someone on our FB page mentioned that the mustard cover crops was getting very popular amongst the giant pumpkin growing community. Sounds like it's working!

[@hondosmith8234]

I use at post puller to get my okrie stalks

[@staceyberry6523]

lol great idea!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Never thought about that, but that's brilliant!

[@halsmith2174]

The GA extension agent diagnosed my potato root rot as fungal and heavy Spring rains. Will give this a shot. NE Bartow county (Cartersville) Thanks!!

[@russelljackson7034]

Right on

[@georgianichols7938]

Love watching your vlog. You are very knowledgeable about different plant, how to grow, caring for. Etc

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks Georgia! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RandyFelts2121]

Thanks Travis.

[@LazyDogFarm]

You bet Randy!

[@halsmith2174]

Travis, I lost some of my potoes due to Very wet Spring and root fungal disease Hopefully stopping by pulling up affected plants immediately! Now dealing with what may be Blight and taking off the affected leaves Your opinion on mustard cover and moving to new bed also with mustard to help? You are a major source of help and guidance Many thanks!!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Mustard biofumigation and rotation should definitely help. Try to plan ahead and plant mustard this fall where your potatoes will go next spring.

[@missywalker7846]

Thank you!

[@LazyDogFarm]

You're welcome!

[@lindahipple4817]

Hi Travis, I used mustard as a winter cover crop last year and I just choped it in the spring with my mower then lightly tilled it in the rows with a hoe even tho I'm basicly no dig...it worked great! The Brown mustard worked and my beets were beautiful. My english peas were bountiful as well as other veggies that were planted. Thankyou for your trial can't wait to see your results.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Great to hear Linda. Thanks for sharing another way of doing it with a no-dig garden!

[@KajunHomestead]

us cajuns been planting cover crops for years but just didnt know it lol, we love our mustard and turnips in the winter, also i just got a rake like you have and its great.

[@LazyDogFarm]

It is an awesome rake. Should last a lifetime.

[@stevefromthegarden1135]

I bonus of leaving the okra roots in the ground is that you're adding carbon to the ground and helping to maintain your microbiology in the soil.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Very true!

[@hbrws813]

Great information! Thank you!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sislertx]

Im never growing the red okra again...im sure the problem was the extreem heat and drought this 2022 but never planting it again. I dont want to remember this planting year again.

[@heavenlyhillshomestead9465]

I planted the Kodiak this year wish I had known about the caliente 199 before now or I would have planted it too! The defender/oilseed radishes are good but I also throw in some mammoth red mangel beets and daikon radishes to help bring up those nutrients deep deep down in our soil. I also add buckwheat/wheat, rye, and a clover. Thought about trying hairy vetch but wasn’t sure of it’s benefits besides bringing my organic matter up and feeding my beneficials next year. I’ll be getting these giants pumpkin seeds together and dried to send you next month sometime as well as my giant butternut which will be weighed on Saturday 30th of October and will probably be the new world record at over 81 pounds

[@LazyDogFarm]

Sounds good. Looking forward to trying those seeds. Add the hairy vetch if you can. It's a great nitrogen-fixer!

[@georgiaboy6426]

Great information, great video. Thank you.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks for joining us!

[@herbcounselorh7734]

My hat! My hat! Hey wife, where's my Lazy Dog hat?? What? oh... yeah, it is on my head~ Ok, got the hat now, let the mustards roll. Got to do it, looking to plant a better tater crop this year. Mix a bit of Florida Mustard greens with Kale and Mmmmm! Always learning something good from Travis. Keep it coming. May God bless.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Good idea to mix it with the kale so you have a food crop as well! Thanks for joining us as always Herb!

[@markware4933]

That's a wonderful idea to use glucosinalates from mustard cover crops to battle nematodes. Like potatoes, tomatoes are also in the nightshade family. Are you thinking of bio-fumigating your tomato ground also?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I have a bunch of 1/4 to 1/2 bags of cover crop seeds from all the other plantings, so I was thinking of just making a big cocktail for the plot where my tomatoes and peppers were. So yeah.

[@donnastormer9652]

I’m surprised you leave the okra roots in the ground. Nematodes are a consistent problem here in zone 8b where I am so I always remove the whole plant and get it off my property ASAP, then I have to follow that okra crop with sorghum Sudan for several weeks then I plant Kodiak mustard for the late fall and winter.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I haven't had any issues leaving the roots in the soil as long as follow with the mustard cover crop. Those big okree trees are just a pain to remove, but I understand your point completely.

[@Stoneynsc1]

I've been buying from Seedway for years. Their commercial line of vegetable seeds are excellent.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I've known about them for a long time, but just realized you could buy directly from their site. They have a great selection.

[@Golden_SnowFlake]

Use okra Stems, for Animal habitat, set it up for rabbits, and you will have a good time. Best boon of this, is you don't have to dispose of it in other ways.

[@DeborahBrown-tj7wx]

I've given up on growing potatoes and sweet potatoes. I have such a limited small growing area at my condo, that 2 years of not getting anything much from either, I'm calling it quits lol. Potatoes aren't that expensive (at least not yet), and sweet potatoes are dirt cheap around Thanksgiving and last year i canned a bunch of store bought sweet potatoes and they were beautiful sweet potatoes I got for $.29 per pound! 10 pounds were under $5 and they were excellent and beautiful. I canned a lot of those and will can more this year if they are as nice and cheap as before.

[@LazyDogFarm]

That makes perfect sense if you're limited on space.

[@ghutch22]

use those okra stalks for brush piles in the lake.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Not a bad idea!

[@nyunixguru]

How about as stakes

[@Targrove]

Thanks for sharing info on Seedway….great resource!

[@LazyDogFarm]

You bet!

[@jtharp9265]

Thank you very informative God bless you Josette 🙏🏻

[@LazyDogFarm]

You are very welcome

[@stevencarter1095]

I have a challenge for ya. When these hot mustard greens get ready I would like to see you try eating some. Just because! Lol

[@LazyDogFarm]

You got it! We'll see if they are even close to being palatable.

[@tomhoff4172]

Really good video. Thanks

[@LazyDogFarm]

Glad you liked it!

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

That’s very interesting stuff! They work on garlic nematodes as well!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Good to know!

[@mommajscountrygardening]

I don't feel comfortable leaving the okra roots. Since we had big rain yesterday and more today, I am going to remove my okra plants this week and add nutrients to marinade over the winter months. I am going to leave the bed to rest.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I didn't when I started doing it, but it's so much easier and has worked so far.

[@dorismay6722]

Great content as usual!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Much appreciated!

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

Loved loved loved this one! Definitely going to try that Caliente mustard. Went to the Seedway website to look around. Going to have to start over on my onions. Good thing I saved seeds from each packet. Hubby built me an impromptu green house that made Poorboys Homestead Eddie proud. Dang those are some big loppers! We put up cameras around the house for security and just curiosity on the garden. Last night we saw 3 deer in my garden! Going to have to plant their own crops! Really enjoyed this on the mustard info and for introducing another seed source.

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

Deer and rabbits do not appreciate marigolds. They are not perfect at keeping them away but they help. They also deter bugs. I have seen gardens with marigolds all the way around them in W.Va because of the deer pressure.

[@LazyDogFarm]

The good thing about the spicy mustard cover crops is that deer won't touch them.

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

@@LazyDogFarm That is good to know. I did not know that.

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

@@joeyl.rowland4153 thank you! I think I still have marigold seeds. And that spicy mustard is definitely going in with my tillage radish I've already got planted.i just realized my potato bed for next year when Travis posted this. I know deer don't appreciate kale either.

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

@@LazyDogFarm I tried to place the order for the caliente. Maybe it's because I'm using my phone to submit, but it won't let me choose an option ( I'm supposing the option is for how many seeds) but I did find another seed company from Mississippi that has the Caliente 199. It is called Seedman) but before I place my order with them I will try on another device to see if that will work. The shipping was 9$ from seedman. I guess it's still cheaper than the gas prices though lol)

[@tammytackitt8713]

I love y'all's channel it really is taught me a lot I would just like to know is that mustard that you put down as a cover crop is it pretty good to eat

[@LazyDogFarm]

The ones we planted in this video wouldn't be good to eat. But you could use Florida Broadleaf Mustard as a cover crop and eat it.

[@Rwargrumble]

Would you be willing to include the cost for the cover crop seeds and search in your future videos? I am looking to get into cover cropping here in upstate South Carolina, so trying to get a rough idea of what it would cost me to do that since our garden space is about 2 to 3 acres. And finding the most cost effective product and dealer! Been loving your videos!

[@LazyDogFarm]

If you have some feed and seed stores nearby, you might can get more of the common stuff there. That would be the most economical option as you're not paying for shipping. If you order online, you'll either pay for shipping embedded in the product price or on the checkout page. But if you do want something that's harder to find, Green Cover Seed has the best prices I've found. They're online at www.greencover.com.

[@tonyr7393]

I have lots of nasturtiums growing around my veg beds, mainly for the bees. They do tend to encourage lots of aphids as well though and they self seed everywhere, so not ideal for everyone. Their leaves are somewhat edible and quite spicy and it seems they contain a fair amount of glucosinolate, so looks like i'll be chopping up all the old leaves soon one they stop flowering and composting them into the potato soil for next year. Thanks for the tip.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Good idea Tony!

[@shellyvlasic3584]

Love your channel. For cover crops I’m east of Cleveland Ohio is it to late to plant cover crops for the season. Thanks Shelly

[@LazyDogFarm]

You could probably still planting some of the more cold-tolerant clovers (berseem) or winter rye. Those usually germinate okay in cooler soils.

[@Doktracy]

I’ve had to use a folding saw or machete to chop down my okra.

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

I have discovered that when you remove the seeds from OKRA PODS. The PODS make great a FIRE STARTER. Rhonda

[@LazyDogFarm]

Now that's an excellent tip! Might have to put some dried okree pods in my camping box.

[@Farmd427]

Are you going to tarp after tilling mustard in to hold in all the good stuff and keep soil dry to plant the taters?

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

Good question 🤔

[@LazyDogFarm]

I think I will. I did that last year and it really helped keep the soil dry so I could plant potatoes at the right time.

[@singncarpenter6270]

Great video. Your seed budget must be huge.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I don't mind spending a little extra on seed to try new stuff for the sake of the channel. It helps our viewers to see new things that work or don't work.

[@Jan-Boer]

Biofumigation requires a high soil temperature to make it work. So sow early and chop in the summer and incorporate and cover. It won't work the way you do it. Gives nice organic matter. And here in the Netherlands we have fodder radish that has resistance to various nematodes. Already works during growth and does not need to be worked in. Sowing late gives poor development here.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Ours will bolt in spring before summer even arrives. Much warmer climate here than in the Netherlands. We also use a black tarp after incorporation which helps keeps things nice and warm and stimulate the enzymatic activity.

[@Jan-Boer]

@@LazyDogFarm understood, thanks for the information.

[@rickthelian2215]

Simple question about your new no till beds you just put compost on, can you use a cover crop of mustards and just mow and mulch it before you put your next compost on it before growing your next crop?

[@LazyDogFarm]

You could, but I'm not sure it would have the same effect as tilling it into the soil.

[@judyjohnson1012]

What if you grew the mustards and then add them to your compost pile? Would it still release the same fumigants to help your soil?

[@LazyDogFarm]

It might. But your compost pile shouldn't have any nematode issues. The idea is to chop the mustard into soil that has or may have potential pest issues.

[@pastorchrismullis]

Cool video. I don't really like mustard greens. I do like mustard on hotdogs, etc. Have you ever made any kind of mustard sauce from mustards you've grown? How would you do that?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I have not, because we try to incorporate them before they go to seed. To make hot dog mustard, you need to harvest the seeds.

[@michaelrutherford4932]

Horseradish has long been touted as a companion plant with potatoes to repel Colorado potato beetles. I have grown it for 2 years in my raised beds with potatoes and I've had no CPB at all. I am planning to put some horseradish in spots around the in ground plot where we plan to put out potatoes in the spring. Historically, CPB has eaten our taters to the ground. The raised beds are far from the area where we grew them in ground. So... I dunno if that has anything to do with it or not. We shall see. I'm excited to see how it goes.

[@michaelrutherford4932]

I forgot to say that horseradish IS a mustard relative AND they are loaded with glucosinolates. LOLOL

[@LazyDogFarm]

That's a great experiment. I might be interested in trying that as well.

[@michaelrutherford4932]

@@LazyDogFarm horseradish has a reputation for being invasive and based on what I see in the raised beds already, I can see why. In less than a year the roots were 2 to 3 feet long. Typically they were less than an inch thick. The flowers in spring are gorgeous. Like a white bridal bouquet. Horseradish is medicinal as well. It helps digest meats, which is where the custom of serving it with prime rib originates. I add it to meat loaf and stuffed eggs and it keeps tummy issues with those foods under control. Additionally, there seems to be some indication that the glucosinolates; particularly in horseradish, may protect against cancer? I found a couple of studies online but regrettably, I could not understand fully, the technical details of the documents.

[@michaelrutherford4932]

@@LazyDogFarm oh, and you can get horseradish pieces at the grocery store, especially this time of year. Look for pieces that have some green showing at the top. Dip in peroxide then plant.

[@jamestomlin5525]

@@michaelrutherford4932 oh? I didn't know that about propagating horseradish. Do you have any more tips for getting it to grow from store bought? I wanna try this now

[@suevalenti9584]

I don't till but I love learning new things. My question is if you lasagna your cover crop with cardboard and leaf mulch could you get the same benefit for the nematodes?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I'm not sure that would work the same. For the biofumigation to be effective, you'd need to incorporate the mustard into the soil where the nematodes are located. Just simply covering it would only help reduce soil-borne pests in the leaf mulch, not the existing soil.

[@markware4933]

Great new verb. To lasagne or not to lasagne.

[@vickisavage8929]

Question: do you know what kinds of mustard seeds can be used for the condiment? That way, y’all can get two crops, the greens and the seeds. Mighty good to see you able to get work done in the garden again, but please pay attention to your back! 👍😁

[@LazyDogFarm]

I do not know, but that is an excellent question! Based on the yellow color of the "spicier" mustard seeds like the Caliente 199 versus the darker color of a traditional mustard seed like Florida Broadleaf, I would say that the spicier varieties with the yellow seeds are the ones that are used to make the condiment. That's just a guess though.

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

Prepared condiment mustard is made from several varieties of mustard seed. It is often mixed with turmeric for color and flavor. It can be mixed with hot peppers to increase it's spiciness. Those Calliente 199's would probably make a very spicy prepared mustard, although I would grow it and produce seed, the bagged seeds may have been treated.

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

Vicki I would not plant a large stand of mustard for seed to make condiment. They produce a very large number of seed and you cannot control seeds dropping from the tops, it could become a weed that you would have to eradicate and control. A 10 ft by 10 foot bed of mustard will likely produce more seeds than most people can use, and it is a smaller area to correct problems.

[@vickisavage8929]

@@joeyl.rowland4153 Thank you for the advice, it parallels what I was thinking. I would probably plant maybe half to a quarter of that, and probably plant several SEPARATE patches of different varieties so I could save seed as well as use it.

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

@@vickisavage8929 you have your garden under control. But be careful letting mustard go to seed. It will come back 2 or 3 years later. My mom and my grandmother love(loved respectively) and would let a stand just go wild, they always had greens but mustard always grew in that spot ALWAYS. It can get uncontrollable.

[@freepress6665]

Man that seedway has some stuff

[@LazyDogFarm]

They sure do ... quite the selection.

[@freepress6665]

@@LazyDogFarm Put in my order last night for next spring , Good find Thanks

[@leahness3588]

I read that you shouldn't plant tomatoes after okree...your thoughts?? I planted radishes in my squash bed to keep bores away, seemed to work this year.

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

Good question 🤔

[@LazyDogFarm]

Probably has something to do with the root knot nematodes, since tomatoes and okree are both susceptible. I wouldn't consider a steadfast rule, but it would be a good one to follow if you've got the space to rotate crops.

[@FrontYardGardener]

White Gold = Michelle Pfeiffer

[@LazyDogFarm]

Yes!

[@dwardodwardo643]

Is there a downside of having a compost pile? I'm just so jealous of your biomass to waste it. I understand not spreading seed from a cold pile but I think something can be planted into it and who knows what you might get comming out of it. Thanks for what you do, look forward to every episode :)

[@LazyDogFarm]

No downside to having a compost pile. I don't really have enough waste to justify making my own compost -- no leaves and no grass clippings. Most things in the garden get mowed and incorporated back into the soil. The only things we really remove would be the okree stalks, tomato plants, potato plants, and pepper plants.

[@tomstepp6945]

How can I incorporate this method in containers. I raise potatoes and okra in 20 gallon containers

[@LazyDogFarm]

Probably not that necessary in containers assuming you replace the soil every so often. It's more helpful for in-ground gardens.

[@InHarmsWay2009]

Travis, do you have any recommendations on how to deal with an infestation of hammerhead worms? This is a new creature to me as I moved to the Atlanta area from 6500 feet in Colorado and am pretty much clueless on how to deal with pests down here. My "soil" was a reclaimed huge mass of composted horse manure, leaves, and chopped wood that the former owners just piled up next to the swamp in the back yard. 20 years worth. I hauled it out with a skid steer and have several hundred cubic yards I am making numerous raised and ground beds with. I have never had such a productive garden overall but there are a couple seeds that will not grow at all. Like beets (from 3 sources). Thank you for all your content. You have truly helped me out for the 1.5 years I have been watching LDF and Hoss content.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I've seen pictures of hammerhead worms, but I'm not sure on the best treatment options. I would suggesting Googling "IPM for hammerhead worms" and see what you get.

[@markware4933]

6500' elevation? Sounds like Colorado Springs where I toil. Just light frost so far this Fall. Best of luck to you with those southern gardening challenges.

[@sislertx]

How do u find those types of classes to go to??

[@rodneyschneider1080]

would these mustard/radish mix work for regular potatoes. i also have trouble with my carrots. they grow multiple root legs on them some looks like octopus (not all carrots but a good amount) i have read that nematodes do this. i live in pennsylvania would mustard greens last the winter up here? it gets pretty cold up here. many 0 or below 0 days. i have planted all my home gardens this year with a daikon radish called rocket radish. not knowing about the benefits you talked about with radishes. il was planting clover and winter rye or wheat. wanted to try something else.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Yes they would. When we say "Irish Potatoes," we mean regular potatoes. We just use that terminology to differentiate between them and sweet potatoes.

[@ldg2655]

But what about us in 6B? Would the mustards be appropriate to plant at this time for us?

[@LazyDogFarm]

Might be too late there, but you could always try a small spot to experiment and use that information to help you determine when to plant for next year.

[@mutantryeff]

Were those microscopic nematodes 1"+ long as you showed with thumb and finger? Did you get that technique from talking about how big your fish where after going fishing?

[@LazyDogFarm]

Haha. Something like that. My fingers make a poor micrometer.

[@linklesstennessee2078]

May try here in zone 6 if we have a dry spring you don’t grow nothing good unless you water I just used a 30# bag lol of crimson clover it does well here I grew my own plants this year had the best garden I have had in years all my seeds but a couple varieties came from Hoss going the same route this year with addition to raising my onion slips you showed me all this on videos in previous years lol I just wish my dad had seen them onions I raised this year lol I grew up raising big gardens about 3 big different ones then tobacco a couple acres on top of that we share cropped some tobacco lol the bigger I got the more tobacco we put out lol extra income was the reason I found my new favorite pepper for stuffing the moma rossa I had loads of them we eat and put up what we needed then grandson sold most of the rest at market lol that’s with the hamburger rice and so on stuffing now the gold rush banana peppers with sausage and cream cheese is a dinner winner also

[@LazyDogFarm]

We have to water as well in a dry spring, but at least we can control the amount of water. If we get too much rain, it tends to cause lots of disease issues in our humidity.

[@Angie-jg4nz]

Are these the tiny worm thing that eats out the corn seed before they even sprout?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I know they can infect corn plants, but not sure about injuring the seed prior to germination.

[@peggyjones7254]

Travis, we had potato blight last year. Will a cover crop help fight that?

[@LazyDogFarm]

Yes! The mustard will help with that.

[@peggyjones7254]

@@LazyDogFarm, awesome! Thanks.

[@mikeyfoofoo]

Would arugula work? It's spicy. Maybe it's not even a mustard.

[@LazyDogFarm]

It might work a little, but probably would't be as effective as some of the spicier mustards.

[@gailpetchenik3048]

What kind of rake r u using? Can u get it on Amazon?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I can't find it on Amazon, but this is it: www.wolverinetoolsonline.com/product_info_subproduct.php?products_id=60082&osCsid=7edacfd0cb80480966f9594150b7fcfc

[@larrytbowman5962]

Are you injecting fertilizer, if so what water soluble fertilizers are you mixing?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I am. I've been using Agrothrive, Brown's Fish Emulsion, Nature Safe 7-7-7, and 20-20-20 sparingly when I need a quick boost or need to outgrow some pest pressure.

[@tonyaboyer5723]

would this be something I need to do? I'm having such a bad time with only half of my garden! weird right well one side is great soil, while the other is so hard and chunky as if rocks now rather than soil! I can't plant anything in there without first laying or filling the area I want to plant with garden soil, or everything will just die! That barely works for me I don't know what to do, it's like my soil has died 😪😥

[@kennethlatimer4607]

I plant, spray with peroxide and daconil. Yet everything is overwhelmed by fungus and mildew within 4 weeks. Frustrated.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Might want to try some mustard then.

[@suepatterson2702]

Does the biofumigation action increase the longer the cover crop grows? Will you let (or make) the chickens graze the super spicy mustard?

[@LazyDogFarm]

The more vegetation (or mustard leaves) you have, the better the biofumigation. So yes, it will improve if it grows longer because the leaves will be larger. But not because it's just sitting in the ground longer. The biofumigation part doesn't happen until it is actually chopped and incorporated into the soil.

[@judyjohnson1012]

I have some tomato looking things on my potato plants! Does anybody know what they are?

[@krafterpc]

Okreeee???? Okra!!!

[@LazyDogFarm]

You say okra, we say okree. lol

[@jamesstandley4584]

Machete more fun

[@LazyDogFarm]

I can't disagree with that.

[@mousiebrown1747]

I gotta feel sorry for the chickens! They’re gonna be farting flames!!!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Haha!