Hey John! All your work has been such an enormous blessing to all of us over the years. Keep up the amazing work brother. Many thanks and blessings to you and all yours.
@mariacaruanamariacaruana8790 Жыл бұрын
Good job done John, thank you
@tiggywink1 Жыл бұрын
I live in WA State...I watched your Biochar vid with your friend....I made my own and let it cure for a couple months....We had a wet, cold June this last year.... Gave me more cure time.....I was late getting the garden in....In Pots......There is a business called Black Lake Organic....,and they hooked me up with Myko and fertilizers.....The owner of BLO is a retired biologist and makes some Bard arse fert. I bought some...It is Myko enhanced.... Once I planted, My growth was phenomenal...Sprouting was only a few days.....All summer, my veggies were so healthy, I never needed any neem or bug killer. The strawberries were daily additions to breakfast...Lots of them from a 1.5 foot x 3 feet area....They grew like crazy, and ripened fast....And sweet! I have never had such huge production of certain veggies.....But my squash had failure from lack of bees....I got some squishies, but had to do the manual pollination thing.....Next year, I will plant things to bring in bees.. Maybe get myself some Mason Bees....But the Biochar and fungal made it happen...Thanks...Biochar....infused with Myko....Kinda like the heavens open wide, in brilliant light, and you can see and hear tens of thousands of Angels singing together in perfect harmony!!!! Of course with a bit of heavy metal guitar lead and steady rhythm guitar interaction, and meaty bass to back it up, as the drummer goes nuts on the skins......It rocked!
@theUrbanGardener Жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best videos on soil mixing. Great explanation of the important factors, especially fungal and microbial elements.
@noahgreene7282 Жыл бұрын
I love this guide so much. We run an organic veggie, herb, and permaculture farm in Citra Fl 9a, for almost everything I mix 2 feed scoops of our own organic worm castings, 3 feed scoops of perlite, 3 feed scoops of peat, 5 shovels of sandy fungus rich topsoil, and 5 shovels of locally sourced organic bacterial compost. It's a relatively dense mix and I adjust perlite seasonally and use sand based mixes for a lot of more drought tolerant plants. The seedling mix works incredibly well in our humid dense air in the greenhouse for everything from nightshades to brassicas, mints, passiflora, etc etc. I love this and would love to show you what we're doing at Crone's Cradle Conserve next time you're out in the swamp.
@bobbieriley3061 Жыл бұрын
Great episode! Great soil = Nutrient Dense Food Thank you John!
@clem24u8 күн бұрын
Right coast here. Great channel and sometimes entertaining. :)
@idahogardengirl942 Жыл бұрын
This is a thorough discussion. I appreciate it.
@andrewsalvador207 Жыл бұрын
🥰🗣your skin looks amazing 🤩🫶🏾I will definitely be mixing the soil that I replenish my beds with this year. Thank you for posting.
@Tree.hugger.maya143 Жыл бұрын
Great information! Thank you!
@thepeaceofgardening Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@CesarADiaz1 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff John. Thank you for sharing!
@deepghetto8968 Жыл бұрын
I'm loving to see more of these sub 30 minute. Thanks for listening.
@hailandfire1822 Жыл бұрын
He's raised it alright. Very HIGH.
@daveschreiner413 Жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@HelenSab Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, very informative!!
@Seeker669 Жыл бұрын
I have a OMRI listed fungal compost out here in California for $20 a yard. Very lucky on my location to be able to source it for so cheap.
@user-cs1xz Жыл бұрын
ooo would you be willing to share? i am looking for a good fungal compost to purchase, also in california. bay area here
@jackalopewright5343 Жыл бұрын
What John says about home center "Raised Bed Mix" is spot on. I started with that stuff and it was a disaster for me. I had the exact same results he did. The material looked good at first but it is completely sterile, mostly composed of tiny sticks and is completely non-absorbent. I had to add a ton of actual organic material to make this work. My local "soil" is 100% clay that hardens like concrete when dry so I can add some of this, but mostly I have to create the soil for my raised beds. Also, my daughter has guinea pigs and I put their poop and waste hay in the garden. This was a disaster of a different kind. Plants would grow a bit, corn went up about 12", and then stop cold. Other plants got close to producing and their leaves shriveled. I blame Grazon residue. I used to get local horse and steer manure and hay for my garden but no more. This is a significant risk, although chicken manure seems to be ok.
@AkashicLacuna Жыл бұрын
Hi there, did you compost the Guinea pig poop before using or use it fresh?
@MeandYouHello Жыл бұрын
Love this title
@PrettyAliceNight Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video John! I’ve been a long time viewer and love your channel!
@Batchat2352 Жыл бұрын
Coco coir and peat most are like sponges they do not contain any nutrients, sea compost, homemade compost, municipality compost should be the ones to put. Manure warning on that one. But coir and peat i see it as a water retainer agent
@vince55sanders Жыл бұрын
Adopt a couple Timothy hay devouring rescue bunnies if you are serious about diy compost. Ours are potty trained and free roam in the living room. Adorable and productive, win win.
@ernestoginebra9651 Жыл бұрын
Bocashi is the best compost. Has everything
@colishamaya Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jimsullivan668 Жыл бұрын
John, what about wood ashes? According to Dr. Joel Wallach wood ash is mostly the MINERALS the trees sucked out of the ground and a small amount of carbon.
@homesteaderfiftywmartha603 Жыл бұрын
Soul mix depends on what’s on sale or what is free🤠
@bc4yt Жыл бұрын
One question, I assume when you're mixing you measure by volume not by weight?
@ragheadand420roll Жыл бұрын
Thx john
@drmikeyg Жыл бұрын
Would Mushroom compost be considerd as a fungal compost?
@bbbean Жыл бұрын
No. Mushroom compost is not actually composed of mushrooms. It’s the material that mushrooms grow in
@jasonjefferson6596 Жыл бұрын
How come you didn’t list rice husk for drainage options? So much better than perlite
@Zardnokalicious Жыл бұрын
Pumice as well is a quality drainage component. It doesn't float to the surface like Perlite.
@anthonyromano8565 Жыл бұрын
Bio char soaks up water too. I almost thought it could add air.
@jonmccormick8683 Жыл бұрын
3yr compost is generally the best. -2yr ok. Test for nitrogen. +Rock dust. -also plant under the 1yr or less compost. =Move compost aside and plant in the undersoil. ="Woodchip gardening"
@jonmccormick8683 Жыл бұрын
-Add food scraps or bad food to your compost pile. = Animals will come and donate manure to your compost pile. Even having a bird feeder in your yard helps. Adding seeds to your compost pile??
@michaellugar8466 Жыл бұрын
Will you post the percentages? I tried taking notes while watching but missed some.
@heatherfeatha6280 Жыл бұрын
From just what he says at 4ish minute mark I got. 35% Organic matter 20% microbial 10% trace minerals 10% H20 holding capacity 10% drainage component 10% topsoil 5% carbon component
@lpmoron62588 ай бұрын
@@heatherfeatha6280thank you for that list!
@pagevpetty Жыл бұрын
John, When you say 'Top Soil' do you mean Native Soil or bagged Top Soil from the store?
@donaldanderson413910 ай бұрын
When you talk carbon source,would wood ash be a good source?
@yannip2083 Жыл бұрын
Hi John, I have Miracle-Gro "Garden Soil for Vegetables & Herbs" (the label says with compost added) - Do I need to add peat moss, compost and fertilizer? Thank you so much.
@Lowgss Жыл бұрын
Yes, you should
@tommyangelagardner3367 Жыл бұрын
John - Hi! Is a carbon source fireplace ash?
@dustman96 Жыл бұрын
Most of that stuff isn't necessary, but could increase the chances of a successful garden. The key is just a diversity of inputs. And don't forget, the original mineral components in your dirt have a great deal of nutritients to offer your plants, it IS rock dust.
@cherylholt-boyd7050 Жыл бұрын
Would mushroom compost be fungal or bacterial?
@figtree393 Жыл бұрын
Fungal😊
@clem24u8 күн бұрын
I ot hit by grazon in straw I bought for mulch. +Beware!+
@tiggywink1 Жыл бұрын
I am thinking Biochar.....Even big ol chunks, then any humus you can get....Get the Mykos rolling in the mix....Cure it out...add lots of natural humus maker....Your info made last years garden killer....
@madmikesmountianmadness1917 Жыл бұрын
That time you got upset when explaining the benefits of your cannabis, coconut and orange smoothie. Will always remember 👍👌✌️
@IronRangeGreens4 ай бұрын
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@faithevrlasting Жыл бұрын
John, Appreciate your work but...your complex system is waaay beyond the means or understanding of your ordinary backyard gardener. Can you make suggestions?
@user-cs1xz Жыл бұрын
same i am so confused.
@friedrichdostoyevsky491 Жыл бұрын
Seems like the negative side of using peat moss outways the positive. Seems like that is well, and has been, understood.
@BigWesLawns Жыл бұрын
🇨🇦👊🏻👨🏻🏭✨💖🍁♻️🍁Fact check me before you trust me ok.🚩I am under the impression that Canada disallows antbiotics in the animals feed. I only get chicken manure from my friend who has feed in the coop, but they are out all day pecking his lawn, gardens, weeds, and the adjoining farmers field edge. I am his lawncare guy, and I cover the coop floor with clippings everytime I cut the lawn and they love it. When I go back what's left is just enough to add to the bedding layering it up thinly and, the chipmunk eats the bounty of the feed we think😂 The chickenpoo is in my composter, and I have a 5 gallon JADAM Brewing, the composter rocks at over 130°f. I flip the compost every 2-3days on schedule, and I am going to use it on lawns, I am so confident it wont have live seeds. Not bragging...this is my first compost that isnt shit, after 3 years of failure and blind faith. A temp° gauge, and moisture meter is a good investment (Home Depot has a PH\Moisture meter for 20 bucks, bbq section has a meat thermometer for under 20 bucks) 🙏👊🏻 Dont avoid flipping the compost, it gets nice and lightweight when you get after it, if you leave it, gets heavy and solid, thats not what you want. You can increase your enjoyment by doing that alone. Mess up, dont be scared to learn sumpin. 😂😅