REPLACING A WICKING TUB - You've Got To SEE This! 👀

[@LOGAFFY]

AWESOME

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks 🤗

[@cindyjohnson5242]

Thanks Alan!

[@BIGALTX]

My pleasure!

[@BIGALTX]

If you've ever wondered what goes on INSIDE a Wicking Tub, or wondered how they work, here's the video for you. I was surprised at what I found. Also, if you are not sure how to REPLACE a Wicking Tub when they wear out, I'll show you how easy it is. I was really dreading this, but it worked out so well 😎 Thanks for watching!! alan Check out my Website. I've written dozens of articles pertaining to all areas of homesteading and self sufficiency. Here's the link: homesteadadvisor.com/ If you enjoyed this video and would like to see more videos like this. please give this video a thumbs up and leave me a comment! Please subscribe, it would really help my channel! Thank you for watching! ❤

[@MrRjj4321]

great video... FYI the reason for the brittleness of the tub is from the sun... if you wrap them in reflectics, or anything that blocks the sun, it will keep that from happening and they will last

[@Jsellers1965]

Paint the outside with X2 clear or paint by rustoleum. It protects against UV damage and you might get a few more winters.

[@BIGALTX]

@@Jsellers1965 Probably true... :)

[@BIGALTX]

@@MrRjj4321 Yep, that would probably help

[@alfredlebon2767]

Hi, young feller! I introduced you to Leon's Wicking Tub back when. You might remember me as "OgMandino" Happy to see it's working out for you. I'm an old timer. My "garden" is 5 gallon buckets on a sun deck. But the same technique works for me. Keep'er going and get'er done!

[@BIGALTX]

OG...!!!! I was wondering where you've been!! Welcome back! Now I've got to remember Alfred Lebon is OG Mandingo (you'll have to remind me)

[@joyevefarmandforge]

So nice when something goes easy for a change!

[@BIGALTX]

It sure is!

[@swishair]

Man, slicker than snot on a door knob. Awesome job.😅

[@BIGALTX]

You got that right!

[@betty8173]

Well done! I used plastic tubs in Florida, if I didn't move them, they lasted maybe 3 years. Son in law made me some welded raised beds, with cedar sides, doing better now! Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@BIGALTX]

Oh wow! That was nice of him!!!!

[@sansomspressurecleaningpoo9519]

Betty I’m Elizabeth. I live in West Palm Beach Florida whereabouts are you?

[@amsohn1]

Wowzers that was awesome! Great job! Blessings

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks so much!

[@paulnolastname9422]

I looked at the forecast here in the Dallas area and no freezing temps for the next 15 days. So I took a chance and put 5 tomato plants out in containers today. Should the weather folks be wrong, I'll wheel them to the garage if necessary. Potatoes went in their containers last week.

[@BIGALTX]

Wow, you're brave. Hope you're right, but be ready to cover them! 👍😎

[@beesandseeds]

That worked very well.

[@BIGALTX]

Yep. Thanks!

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

Thanks i appreciate your variation on Mr Leons wicking tubs and the repair. i likely will have to do this with my 5 gallon tubs. I have staeted gettung a larger diameter fill pipe on new buckets

[@BIGALTX]

Nice. You will love gardening in tubs.

[@lelandshanks3590]

Worked great Alan, you got lucky with the b.berry to lift it out.

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks 👍

[@clarkwheeler8764]

Heck, that was a job done good enuf for who its for. Way better than what I could've done.

[@BIGALTX]

Hahaha. Sweet!

[@k.p.1139]

Thanks Hannibal...I mean, Alan 😂

[@ccccclark2605]

Good job! 👍✝️🙏❤️

[@BIGALTX]

Thank you!

[@conniedavidson1807]

That was cool watching you change this.

[@BIGALTX]

It was cool for me too. Even kind of fun to watch it again on the video. Ha ha ha.

[@odiswhitetexas]

Since you have the drip irrigation system feeding water from the top of the soil, why do you continue to use the the water fill tube? Thanks.

[@BIGALTX]

Sometimes I do but most times I use the drip hose Occasionally I will put some water soluble fert down the pipe and water it in to mix it up

[@nolagirlhomestead]

Nice! Having same issue with tubs. Looking for replacements for hard resin tubs that crack from sun exposure.

[@BIGALTX]

Good luck!

[@nolagirlhomestead]

Thanks. Season III, let's see how it goes. Four of five failed after drastic heatwave.

[@tracey1708]

Going to try an experiment and put a new southern high bush blueberry in my wicking tubs. Since they like to be moist and not dry out, it may be a good solution. Fingers crossed I ordered some Star blueberries and Hello darlin. Good producers!!

[@BIGALTX]

I think blueberries would do very well in wicking tubs. I don’t much about growing them, but I think you would skip putting lime in there. They need a lower pH.

[@ericjohnson1008]

That looked like you had planned it out. Ya did good.

[@BIGALTX]

Thanks!

[@chrisvanderwoerd9932]

Slick as can be! Wish I had a tractor. I have Prime Ark in Earthboxes. Planted last March, didn't do much. Got a few berries that were woody in the center. This year, they started blooming in January. Just fertilized them. In zone 10. Any recommendations?

[@BIGALTX]

No suggestions really They should do great this year Fertilizing now in Zone 10 should be the perfect time :)

[@BIGALTX]

Let me know how well they do in EBs

[@chrisvanderwoerd9932]

@@BIGALTX Thanks so much! I'll send you a picture of the Earthboxes if there is a way. I planted 2 per box.

[@tracey1708]

Did you spray them with that sealer to preserve them?

[@BIGALTX]

I did not… But that would probably help.

[@hardstylzz5024]

Thoughts on using 25 gal grows Bags for Blackberries? my travelers not looking good in ground very few leaves this spring still not budding out in zone 8b south Georgia.

[@BIGALTX]

I've never tried it, but I don't know why grow bags wouldn't work for blackberries. I'd give it a shot for sure As a side note, I've tried Travelers but didn't have much success. They were in the ground too.

[@lken3551]

Like your channel. The split is why I don’t use wicking buckets etc. Don’t have a tractor available to do the heavy lifting, so it would be a bear to change out a tub for the average grower. You will have to replace every tub shortly. Too much to deal with for the the average Joe.

[@BIGALTX]

You could take the tub to a tree with a 2 wheel dolly and use a come-along to lift it from a limb. Just a thought... 👍😎

[@lken3551]

@@BIGALTX I appreciate the idea, but seems like a lot of trouble for growing items. I have grown tomatoes in buckets before but they never matched growing in regular soil. But, not knocking tithe bucket ideas, just not for me. Best of gardening to you.

[@jaquitamaynard7326]

What about a portable engine-pulling A-frame? Wouldn't that work?

[@BIGALTX]

Sure. It is designed to lift a lot more weight than this.

[@dgc940]

About 3 years ago I built around 65-70 of these when I seen them On Leons channel. For the last severla years Ive been eat up with mosquitos and I think they are breading in the buckets. not sure Im not going back to the in ground way of life.

[@BIGALTX]

Here's what I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqTYXmZnZ62BoJI amzn.to/40rbkYJ

[@dgc940]

@@BIGALTX Thank You Sir! apreciate it much!

[@dogeusmaximus8278]

What size are those plastic tubs? I'm thinking about doing something similar with my blackberries. nice video!

[@BIGALTX]

They are around 20 gallons. Here's some great info about these tubs: Here's how to get them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2kgJ9vbpqGl7M Here's how to make them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5jYf6KNhZ2SotU Here's my "Hybrid" tub: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJLHeXWXo5xgeKs

[@rogerscheuermann4409]

Will you spray fungicide this early??? Can’t wait for the fertilizer video. Thanks again for your knowledge!!! 😅

[@BIGALTX]

That's the plan! Needs to be done now, before they bloom.

[@rogerscheuermann4409]

@@BIGALTX Thanks 🙏

[@WendysWorldTX]

I'm looking for the landscape fabric. There ate lots on Amazon. How do I know which know which one to get? What is an appropriate price for 100 ft or 300 ft? Thank you

[@BIGALTX]

I bought mine at a local wholesale nursery A nursery will have the best quality cloth and will last a lot longer Make some calls and see if you can find some Landscape cloth bought on amazon might not last very long. It's hard to tell the quality online

[@larrycumba2741]

Off topic but, last three years I have tried jalapeño plants from the garden centers. Different brands and all say large or jumbo. Come out about the size of my little finger. The Mexican grocer has large jalapeños, stuffing size. That is what I am looking to grow. What am I might be doing wrong? This is in Leon tubs. One plant in each tub.

[@BIGALTX]

I've had the same experience Not sure what the problem is I got some Colossal Jalapeno seed today and will start my seedlings tomorrow Maybe they will be BIG!!

[@larrycumba2741]

@@BIGALTX Went back to KZbin and found a Bonnie plant variety called Mammoth. Description said four inch on the label. Maybe it’s what I am looking for.Hope so, $5.38 at Lowes. Dallas

[@nelsonkobs3363]

Can I use black tubs for wicking tubs or will they get to hot in the summer? Live in southeast Texas. Could I paint them or would they still get to hot?

[@BIGALTX]

I don't know from personal experience, but I've heard from lots of folks that use black, even in the south, and they say it's fine Hope that helps

[@nelsonkobs3363]

@@BIGALTX Thanks for the reply...enjoy your channel.

[@tnthomesteading]

Do you still grow Primark freedom's? Just moved from NE Oklahoma to Eastern Oklahoma and having to start over

[@BIGALTX]

Yes, they are my favorite, BUT make sure your winters aren't too cold for them Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZLQipyrfJuZkLM

[@tradermunky1998]

5 gallon buckets do the same thing, our Texas sun beats the heck out of any plastic not uv protected.

[@BIGALTX]

So true

[@sansomspressurecleaningpoo9519]

How do you treat your fire ants? I let my chickens/ladies take car if mine. By the way, great job with your tractor skills and getting that wicking tub, set back in place you rock.

[@BIGALTX]

Fire ants: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6u7fpd3h9-Ams0 amzn.to/3JUDWEc Mosquitos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqTYXmZnZ62BoJI amzn.to/40rbkYJ Hope that helps! alan

[@markcdeyoung3118]

It's all fun and games till someone ends up gettin' a busted wicking bucket

[@BIGALTX]

Yep. But pretty easy to fix :)