Self Wicking Tubs... Do They Actually Work?

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

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[@lindapetersen1800]

Have watched you for so long now !!! It is something !!! GREAT CHANNEL !!! Leon is a great business man!!! His workers are also great in their jobs !!! Love to see how the family has grown so tall now !!! I pick channels from gentle kindness caring in their voices !!! Plus the contain also !!! Love how you give to us thoughts of vegs. planting fishing now the shirts plus hoodies for us to stay warm in !!!

[@barbaralee5696]

Can you do a video of you actually watering/fertilizing the plants in the tub?

[@carlosmontoya2485]

Thank you for the results. Stay awesome farmer.

[@joprice1894]

Keeping it Dutch sent me to your site....I'm trying this out...thanks to both of you.

[@edwardhunter6571]

Enjoy your video, learn something each time.

[@nancylitton390]

Tried the tubs, for the first time this year. I used Bumble Bee Junction's soil mix receipt.... So far... WOW! My neighbor,who is a good gardener,is impressed. My tub garden is ahead of his and more veggies too!!! I don't have to weed,and I water once a week ( I goofed on the heights of holes). Would I suggest other people to try it? YES!!! I'm 69 years old getting around on bad knees is hard for me. I decided to use the veggies as decorations. Right out on my front porch! And they look nice!!! Thank you Daniel and Leon.

[@geneedavis3911]

Hubby and I did this except.....we used galvanized troughs! Works great! Our peas, beets and strawberries look AWESOME! Thank you!

[@kaysunboxing1646]

We grow Marigold flowers and feed them to our chickens. Their yoke become so bright. It's great.

[@goobobble1]

Kayla Schroeder our chucks get fed goodies too plus provide us with compost and lovely eggs.shredded carrots can give a lovely orangy yellow yolk.

[@Joan-ej7wv]

You can try white vinegar mix with water and pray the leaf as much as the plants will tolerate. You has to see how it works.

[@ac8xu]

I am trying this method using five gallon buckets. One plant per bucket. Have some beefsteak, roma and cherry tomatoes, peppers and one cucumber. Thanks to you and Leon for all the great advice.

[@joetaylorchristmastree2866]

You're my favorite KZbinr keep up the good work 😍 😘🤗 nices

[@dennieolson1814]

Thanks for the update. Here in Michigan, I recently planted my wicking tubs. Can't wait until they start producing like yours!

[@judysetran9198]

good morning, what a great tour of the self wicking tubs they look great and so much fresh food thanks for sharing this video with us

[@terrymangum3914]

Daniel, thanks for the follow up video on the wicking tubs. Everything looks awesome. We have to find some tubs to fix to give it a try.

[@didanz100]

Thx Daniel. Just watched Leon's video The difference between hot tunnels and green houses. He is an absolute legend.

[@ralphrehcok]

Make sure you have ample air flow under the canopy. Trim all leaves that touch the soil and try to lift it up farther off the ground. This should help powdery mildew

[@beverlyrobertson6796]

THANK YOU, THEY LOOK GOOD.HAVE A BLESS DAY.

[@madampolo]

One reason your plants are doing so great is the wonderful soil you got from Leon. I did a couple of 5-gallon tubs and planted some tomatoes in them, and they are doing great. It's so cute when Houston picks and eats a carrot instead of a candy bar!

[@linakoh4206]

Hi Daniel.. thank you for this updates I am going to try this on our balcony!

[@linakoh4206]

oh oh Daniel.. wow you are 99 k gee weez I knew you will reach it soon..Congrats... you will be well over in no time... I do enjoy your video too thank you too for replying.. I appreciate that...ie just LIKE

[@littlebutterfly1111]

I’ve planted my raised beds in a self wicking planters. Actually have used wholes up the sides for drainage and water resources being kept. But never have added a tube to add water before. I’ve added that and love the ease of watering. Thanks for the great entertainment and info. You r bring.

[@cherylwilliams81]

Thanks for the update! Hope you have a great weekend!💕

[@maggiemckim3272]

Thanks for the update Daniel. I have tried my hand at self wicking tubs this year after watching a couple of your videos on the subject. I live in Ontario, Canada so our grossing season has only just started a couple of weeks ago. Already I have noticed how well my new plants are doing only after a couple of weeks. I don't have to do as much watering and the plants really seem to like their environment. My tubs aren't as big as yours, and I just have a small yard to grow in, but so far I am really pleased. Thanks for the great advice, I love to watch your videos and learn new techniques.

[@rablackford1]

Hi Daniel, I really appreciate your information you've shared . The self waking tabs have given me hope that I may still be able to garden. I'm disabled right now and difficult to get clear down to the ground and also difficult to get around. I haven't set any app yet but I'm trying to get the material together and perhaps I can put a few things in this fall. Thanks for sharing this and Leon's videos with us I've learned a lot and have high hopes for the future of me gardening.

[@goobobble1]

rablackford1 i developed mobility problems and could not garden but tubs gave me new hope.i also got a few raised beds this year too.and totally organic slug repellant.everything seems to be growing.the runner beans,peas,parsnips,beetroot,carrots,potatoes already tubbed out and growing well.the rest hubby put in the raised beds.we even have fruit bushes,trees and some ornamentals in tubs.its been a godsend and now i got some independance in my garden.im not wheelchair bound yet but if that ever happened then i think i could get round a couple of hundred tubs😁

[@KevinCWall-ct5sm]

Thank you for the update!

[@Moondoggy1941]

Found my way back and I subscribed, thanks for a shout out for Leon.

[@dennishinkle3088]

The most amazing day i actually saw a phone number for Leon nursery on your video I took a chance an called to my surprise he answered he took the time to explain it to me.what a great guy ! I have found a new garden friend. Thank you

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

I like progress reports. That shows if the process really works or not. Thanks.

[@virginiabackenstoss6849]

Everything looks good I can't wait to try them tubs

[@BumbleBeeJunction]

Appreciate the mention, thank you Daniel...

[@vickiulrich6694]

This is the same concept I use for growing African violets with the exception of the pot is wicked by nylons from the bottom to the water dish. I can't grow them any other way. I think this is a great concept for folks who struggle and with back issues for the pots could be high enough for no of bending. I am a master gardener and I can see huge promise in this growing method. I think I will try this next year with my gardening because I am a 3 time back surgery recipient that really struggles with gardening now. Thanks for sharing Leon's idea with us.

[@GregReed1962]

Daniel, I like that you have marigolds growing in your tubs along with your vegetables. I have a separate pot of marigolds next to my stuff I am growing. I will have to remember this tip for my next planting adventure. Thanks for the tips, the education and encouragement.

[@benriddlemusic]

thanks for sharing...great to see the before and after results. :) happy gardening

[@lisajordan1683]

Thank you for the update...We have 20 or so self wicking pots, and I love them. Can't wait to see how they do in August and Sept, with temps over 100.

[@cctune]

I have 4 tubs growing they are working great thanks to you and Leon!

[@mlmovingandjunkremovalllc.1265]

I will be putting 4 on my balcony to grow veggies. Thanks for your videos..

[@SoilMatesofGeorgia]

Self-wicking is absolutely my favorite way to grow.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

I subscribed because I like your video and that you gave Leon some credit and a link. Some youtubers never give credit to people they got their ideas from. Thumbs up.

[@cindyshattuck3602]

You are on the edge of 100,00 subscribers. Congratulations! I enjoy watching and learning from you. Not gardening especially just how to live a good life. Thank you for all you do for me.

[@thomaswright6250]

The self wicking tubs are pretty cool how's the wife Garden doing have a great day and God bless

[@kallyand]

I think this might be the best idea for the hot dry climate of Arizona! I can't wait to try this.

[@JacobsOompa]

Great "tub" success so far Daniel....looking good. It's all an effort to see what works best for each grower, depending upon the conditions surrounding, the elements too. May work for many and not so well for others. I personally had huge success from tub growing 20-30 yrs ago here in Central Florida. You are right.....Tubs are just another way to help folks decide what is the best way for them. Also, notice that there are very FEW gardens that are ONLY TUBS which shows that not everything is guaranteed to grow well in a tub..... Doing what works for our own satisfaction is the key. Great vid Daniel, thanks for the share. Ken Orlando, Fl

[@domenicozagari2443]

Half inch pvc pipe fits tight inside the plastic soda bottle, you can fill the bottle with water and stick the pipe in the ground as deep as you want, let the bottles stick in the air, as the dirt gets dry air will go up the pipe in to the bottle and some water will come out, its self watering.

[@rusco4268]

I hate to burst your bubble wicking planters have been around for at least 45 years I know this I'm 71. but they are great tools for gardening because they do work. keep it up a great channel

[@cynthiafranco4313]

try a pan under the other fig tree and see if it will put it it will help save water when watering the water will stay in the pan and the fig will drink it up and see if this works

[@LiliansGardens]

Looks good. Thanks for showing us the result of the wicking pots. I will try it. DV

[@jondeparsons3417]

Neem oil works great for powdery mildew

[@geargriden19]

Love the gardening vidjas, but love them all!! Thumbs up to you, Leon and Luke are great inspiration for gardening!! *Have a good'nnn*

[@mooser321]

Those beet greens got my mouth watering. So good. Think Imma make some tubs this year!

[@AT4AFT20]

powdery mildew you need to add major air flow to your hot house ....that will help.... also you can use a product called cyclone.... it is the best.......

[@sunkisshomesteadgardens9997]

Your plants are looking real good. In the past I would put holes all around bottom of a 5 gallon bucket I wasn't realy happy with the outcomeI now I put only one hole 2 in from the bottom this has worked out a lot better after watching your channel and Leon's I have several in the big buckets and did them like Leon and you they're doing great.I have lots of tomatoes peppers squash zucchinis of different sorts carrots beets I also have a lemon tree that is doing fantastic

[@YankURCrank]

That is good to know I was wondering about the squash and potatoes! I am going to try it out next year really awesome thank you for all the info!!

[@suehinson1629]

Daniel, my opinion, might not be one that is sought after, but it is free and honest! You grow some of the best looking veggies I've had the honor of seeing. But I believe, your "passion or nitch" can greatly be noticed in your "multitude of greens", and I'm going to go out on a limb here (first one up from ground, lol) and say, you favor growing "greens/juiceables" more than other veggies!? If I'm wrong,..... theennn......., I guess your just a GIFTED GREEN GROWER!! That counts even more so after their GATHERED! Hope you have a great weekend. Tyfs and God bless.

[@shawnleeriley2726]

always great videos and it is so nice to see you and your wife beautifying the patio great job keeping her happy.give Bear,Bella, and the little one hugs.

[@MaruAdventurer]

I have grown parsnips in a wicking tub. Worked great. The one thing I do in tubs typically is root crop for shade over the tube and on one side I plant a vining crop. Two crops from 1 tub and no competition for resources.

[@garydowns9237]

And I love you and your family channel, I have learn so much from it!!

[@dinok9647]

Dutch said they work, so you are doing it right.

[@tracycollins5272]

I’m thoroughly impressed

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Good morning Daniel big thumbs up that was a good video and a good comparison on the self Wiccan tubs I believe in them and I believe you can grow whatever you want in them I'm fixing to plant two avocado trees in mine and tried out for the first time we definitely appreciate the information and update thank you have a great day

[@TheRam273]

I made a self wicking 5 gal bucket put a watermelon seed in and it’s the best thing I have growing. Vine is about 3 foot long with several blooms. Thanks for your motivation vlog the other day. I have since bought 4 acres and hopefully be starting my channel soon.

[@sandy-rr1by]

mildew not the pots' fault. my roses and crape myrtles have been plagued this year worse than ever before and they're in the ground. love your videos and that you are following some of leon's teachings.

[@YolklahomaRocks]

Love the update! Is that the Fordhook chard? Those carrots and beets! Way to go Bumble Bee Junction! Self wicking tub's are our next method when our greenhouse is up soon. We have 2 Brown Turkey fig's...wicking tub's for sure. Love the barrel's with cucumbers! Leon is amazing. Thanks for sharing the update. 👍❤

[@DoddsFarm]

Thanks for more new ideas! Thanks for the update. Love the tubs. I bought some 2 gallon buckets and put a bunch of flowers in all of them. Nice!

[@hahahahagrin]

Can you give us an idea of the approximate cost of materials to build one, as well as the 'approximate cost' per container for potting mix and the small amount of fertilizer you put in each for a growing period?? I ask because you can pick up a GardenBox for about $29.95 which includes the wicking container as well as the burlap that covers the top for moister controll and weeds, as well as the fertilizer needed for one season. Thanks for helping us understand the costs so we can compare solutions. ONE THING FOR SURE, no doubt these systems are fantastic for home gardeners. My Garden grow boxes this year grew amazing vegetables. My interest is to see if the method you show is less costly. Thanks. Appreciate your video..

[@simplicityfarm4125]

Thank you for being so open and sharing these different options and growing. I think I will be adding some to the garden and just see how they do out here!!!

[@Coolcupcake013]

I did three tubs and they have worked really well. Putting them right next to each other was way too close so I’ve had to move them apart. I did two tubs of tomatoes and one with bell peppers. The peppers are doing okay but the tomatoes really took off I had to cage them and they both are now more than 5 feet tall. One plant is yellow cherry tomatoes and I’ve picked and picked tomatoes and it’s still loaded. The other is a beefsteak and I have picked 6 good sized tomatoes and there is still 12 or so on the plant. I plan to add more tubs next year and try more variety of plants. No powdery mildew here. I live in northern Arkansas.

[@larrymixer144]

Hey Daniel, I've had problems with that stem rot it comes from the soil and will travel through the air and may have it in the soil in the ground that the high tunnel was set up on. If it was me I would use a copper sulfate mixed in water and drench the soil in the containers. This is considered an organic method. I've had that problem when I had greenhouses. It is very common in the green house. Often on the pots and inserts that we reuse. If you reuse anything in your high tunnels wash those items in hot water and bleach to kill any fungal spores that are present. Well I better get going. Wishing you and yours a healthy happy and prosperous life. Larry

[@lynnevans7700]

I’ll be glad to be away from a HOA so I can farm they way I want to. Good job.

[@LifeX2Find]

HOA's are they 'devils workshop,' and always seem to attack devils to spy on your every move!!

[@karenturner7983]

Thanks for the update. Everything is looking good.

[@virginiak.7099]

So sorry about your squash. Looks awesome.

[@lilahnewton7940]

As always God bless and take care.

[@reneebrown5598]

Trim your lower leaves on the squash. Put hay mulch under your plants. It's coming from your soil. It's a big problem in the deep South where we get rain seemingly daily. It won't stop it but it's a good start. That and remove some of the leaves for better air circulation

[@fayemartin465]

looking really good daniel

[@corabragado2855]

Thank you for this inspiring update video.

[@mjchenevertful]

Excellent vlog Daniel!! Great work on the self-wicking tubs.👍🤗🙂

[@eldenl1]

Per my hubby, an arborist for over 40 years, who also treats shrubs and plants, you don't have enough drainage so you have too much humidity. This may be from your added compost that holds too much moisture. Either move them to a less humid area or reduce the compost in the squash tubs. Maybe you could add the compost deep and top it off with Leon's lighter mix on top.

[@JimmieMcCullough]

We got some cheap tubs from the dollar store and are going to have a fun summer project with the kids building their own tubs.

[@lauraaulenbacher934]

Add mulch to the top of this and it may help to keep mildew from accumulating.

[@scott1lori282]

Good stuff.

[@kathleenjane8694]

Great information Daniel keep up the great work

[@TheGsellers]

Wow, your kids are so tiny - good reason to youtube, so you can watch them grow. Along with the plants! lol

[@audreyabdo7719]

Very good Vlog. I just wonder how onions would do in those tubs? That Swiss Chard is amazing. It’s. Healthy and you can stir fry it , eat it in salads, or juice it. Daniel I’m impressed with your beets as they are well rooted and want to push themselves out of the soil. I don’t see kale this year and your squash seems to be taking a beating. I love summer squash. Have a blessed day. Dutch’s garden would do better if it was well weeded and he’s been away lately.

[@snapstring3134]

The self wicking 🛁 are very impressive.

[@bramblesbriarsfarm7007]

I can't wait to try the self wicking tubs!

[@jinpingzhang5130]

Thank you for the update and it is great!

[@kathywilliams2949]

Have a Safe and fun day

[@wildshaggyblue64]

Can't wait till next year to try this. by spring ( unless we have another sprinter ) will have all the stuff ready to use. Thanks Daniel & Leon :)

[@camocountry3960]

I told my friend about them I'm going to try to make some..love yall they are amazing..

[@grandmaofthree897]

Good idea to use baler twine! Thank you for your content! It does help a lot! I had white potatoes in tubs this year and they are huge!

[@rsoubiea]

Now Leon needs to share what he uses for pest control. 👍 I like the no weeds part, thats for sure.

[@mio.giardino]

I’m trying this for the first time this year too, I’m using half barrels. I’m further behind in my growing season but I’m hopeful that I’ll have the same success.

[@dougmac8904]

nice video. I'm going to do more of these

[@suzannehartmann946]

The right flowers can also help control pests. Marigolds are good. Nasturtiums as well plus they are edible.

[@dananelson479]

Appreciate the update. Looks good, thanks for sharing.

[@karenf14]

Thanks for update. I planted some tomatoes and peppers. If successful this year I definitely will plant lettuce and carrots next year. So far no fungus here in Michigan. 🤞🏻

[@NicholeLynne28]

Love it! I have some peppers growing in 5gal buckets, and in this GA heat, I have to water those suckers twice a day! I bet this would help me out a lot!

[@stillnessinmovement]

thanks for the update. you got me into these tubs and im loving them. after 3 weeks things are growing very well. the tubs also managed a specific issue I had, which was gophers. don't want to kill them, so I can't really grow in the ground, But they can't climb the tubs, neither can the rabbits. I got a cage to manage the birds. :-)

[@unitedwestand5100]

The problem with your squash stem is called Oomycete. Its caused by saturation of the soil and/or poor drainage, and it can spread through the air. It's a fungus! Powdery mildew is found mostly on the leaves and the squash itself. It resembles a white powdery substance.

[@olegig5166]

United we Stand is there a solution or treatment for the problem? I have some tubs started but not as far along due to difference in climate. (Growing outside and later freeze date)

[@unitedwestand5100]

@@olegig5166 ,. None that I know of. Here it usually happens at the end of the season so I've never tried to treat it. We usually call it blight, but Oomycete is its scientific name. Sorry. Good soil drainage is the best thing to keep it from occurring. It will affect other plants as well. Like cucumbers and tomatoes.

[@olegig5166]

United we Stand hey Tks for reply. Most folks put tongue depressors with description , seems most of mine just have a cross with RIP 😥

[@unitedwestand5100]

@@olegig5166 ,. You're Welcome. I wished I could help more.

[@KimClkCreationsDesigns]

These things look amazing! Do you have to have like a greenhouse structure? Gardening with Leon is great!

[@vickijacksonmcgaugh6629]

Mine are on my deck. I also garden a lot more intensive....two determinate tomatoes and two peppers and a vinca flower in one pot. I have self sewed my eggplant, dinosaur kale and beets in another. Basil with flowers in another. Love them. I am extending my deck to put more together. No weeding ever so far!

[@KimClkCreationsDesigns]

I love it! No weeding! Definitely gonna try this!!!

[@TheWisendorf]

I got a few blueberrie bushes that I have had a lot of trouble with controlling the soil in the area. I really think I can do much better using this method to manage the soil, also they do not like weeds competing with them , weeding would just be a real big plus .