Planting Fall Cauliflower - Garden Sights and Sounds Fall 2020

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@shorty8256]

Inspired learning teaching without speaking....very creative...and most of all...I get it....thanks for the awesome video!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thank you for that!! Thought I'd try something new....see if I could get the message across without the actual spoken message! Harder than I thought!

[@shorty8256]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms won without a word!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@shorty8256 Ha ha ha silence is powerful!

[@melissajarvis4829]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms You did great!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@melissajarvis4829 Thanks Melissa!!! :-)

[@maryharleman]

I get so tired of people talking at me. This video is so beautiful and peaceful - I cried a little. Thank you for it. (I do very much enjoy your teaching too.)

[@steveng1624]

My grandchildren are loving the posts, thanks for sharing...

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for watching the support....love that you're watching gardening videos with the next generation..that's so awesome! :-)

[@patriciatinkey2677]

Love the "silent running"! Great as usual.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, thanks Patricia! It was nice not to talk for a change! :)

[@sudhac1384]

Wow! Not one word but the video speaks volumes!! Great job!!😃

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks for that Sudha!! Too kind! :)

[@yanirisencarnacion04]

That was peaceful

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Yaniris, glad you enjoyed! :-)

[@WHM584]

Perfect mindfulness in these difficult times - cheers 🙏👌

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks for that Wendy! :-)

[@pamdhaliwal3118]

So therapeutic...another great video 👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much pam, appreciate that!

[@barbaracarbone4658]

That was a beautiful n peaceful video....and informative. Ty 🥬🥬

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Barbara! Much appreciated! :)

[@GreenOnionsTomatoes]

Love how you made the mulch from cutting your grass :) ...gave me an idea for my recently planted garlic..thks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, thanks buddy! Cheers man.

[@koreanangpinay8688]

Thank you for sharing to us God bless

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Yeng, thanks for watching!

[@fionaharvey2720]

Great video no talking meant I was able to concentrate on what you were doing! Although I did miss your cheerful Voice! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks for that Fiona, much love! Hope you have a great weekend!

[@Kevs2tuff]

Great no dig vid brother!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Kevin! I can't believe how much easier it is anyways....that alone makes it worth it!

[@Kevs2tuff]

I try and follow the same method myself..I use cardboard instead of paper! I also chop and drop in my beds and mulch with leaves.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Kevs2tuff Perfect. Once you get into the rhythm of it....so much easier than tilling and digging!

[@emylytle7149]

That’s a lot of work Jeff! I did that the other day on my flower bed with sweet potatoes and used all the leaves for compost 👍🥰👩‍🌾 I’m planting kale if I’m not too late and we’ll see the cauliflower also, it’s still cold here and rainy. I’m goin to add my compost if it’s ready. Got lots of weeding and mulching and planting to do 😪😮‍💨😂 thanks Jeff 👍👩‍🌾🥰

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

The work never ends Emy! But then, what else would we be doing? Lol

[@emylytle7149]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms it keeps my sanity and not thinking of bs 😊🤗🙏🏻 I have to invert those leaves and plant my kale and collards if it’s not too late, thanks Jeff as always, happy gardening! I’m off today babysitting 😂😂😂♥️ that’s why I get to do my garden 🥰👩‍🌾

[@LadyofHuntingdon]

Another great video, don’t get me wrong I love it when you chat to us but this was interesting with no chatting🙂😀

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha thanks! Nice to try something new once in a while! Cheers.

[@robertevans8024]

That's how I felt with Covid hair after SO MANY months. Felt awesome to see it go.

[@wendyc.5769]

That was rather enjoyable as I was peeling some potatoes to can with sweet peas. The pressure canner is carrying on😁🎣

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice Wendy! Love the multi tasking!

[@wendyc.5769]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms well thank you 😊

[@mommypov4958]

You should consider adding "ASMR" to your title, it would give you a little more reach😉

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Amanda. :)

[@ritzileclaire5990]

What are your winters like? I’m in Chicago so we get bad around late January. I have some cauliflower in the ground now for the first time and they are about the same size as yours. I have the straw ready but wanted to add some nutrients first and a layer of compost (I don’t have grass clippings but I have leaves). Wasn’t sure if I was on the right track or not. Glad to see your video.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome Ritzi...we're quite mild here as we are right on the ocean. About the same climate as Seattle. So for fall Brassicas, I have a little leeway with planting. If we were inland a bit, I would most likely have planted a month earlier. Cheers!

[@peacefulgarden]

Love, love, love the straw container wired for sound. This soundscape is super sexy dude. So, some great tips AND some "art". Groovy Jeff ! Thanks man, I really enjoyed that :)

[@karenerc1529]

Actions speak louder than words 👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So true Karen! :-)

[@melissajarvis4829]

Is that Bermuda grass in that bed? The timing and content - perfect. Just headed out to deal with the broccoli and cauliflower transplants I just got. And, to deal with a grass (Bermuda) infiltrated bed. Only difference, is my bed is in ground. (I may put some plants in pots.)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's a great question Melissa! Its an annoying grass with crazy long roots and a little bit of resistance to smothering. Not an ideal combination. In-ground can be tough...grass climbs in from the sides..definitely trickier. Best of luck, keep us posted on your progress!

[@debbiej.2168]

Is there a reason you use brown craft paper instead of newspaper?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Debbie, not really no. Modern inks are soy-based, but I got fed up with a million little pieces of newspaper flying everywhere.....this brown paper comes in huge rolls, is 100% recycled and biodegradable....so much easier to work with!

[@debbiej.2168]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks.

[@liamgrows]

Cauliflower FunTo grow And lots of time

[@liamgrows]

Sorry iPad fail to work so I forgot to sub to you

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yeah, mine take longer than Broccoli for some reason....but faster than Brussels Sprouts at least!

[@melissajarvis4829]

Can I use brown paper grocery sacks? I know they are heavier paper, but that's what I have. Or Amazon boxes...

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely. In situations where the weeds are very vigorous or in starting a new bed in top of grass, I'm always opt for cardboard!

[@melissajarvis4829]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I was planning on interplanting carrots and/ or beets. Will they do okay? Or put them elsewhere? Edit: typo beets, not beers!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@melissajarvis4829 For carrots and beets, it can be tricky with cardboard as their roots sometimes have trouble penetrating the thicker material. I try not to use cardboard for seeding....you often end up with an elevated, super shallow planting....not good. Just be aware of that. Cheers.

[@melissajarvis4829]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you! That's exactly what I was worried about! If the bags might be okay, I'll use them in the main areas for seeds, in front of the brassicas and just not inter-plant between them. PS. This is actually an old rose bed, next to the driveway and mailbox, and along the street about six feet. So, it has to look nice. I can't put bare cardboard out there. But, I just can't seem to dig all the Bermuda grass out, as the roots grow deep. And then, I also don't want to hurt the remaining roses, so that also hampers me.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@melissajarvis4829 Paper bags cut into flat strips or even just flattened would work great!

[@melissajarvis4829]

Another question: How often can you replant the same type of plants in an area? (Brasicas- I have transplants of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and brussel sprouts.) I planted some cauliflower and kolrabi in an area last spring (failed - got too hot, too soon) that I would like to use again, this fall. Should I risk it? I could just plant greens and flowers there, if needed. But, it gets better sunlight. My other areas are partly shaded.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Melissa, I do think after several years you'd want to rotate out most Brassicas.....but 2-3 years in a row shouldn't be too bad. Remember, crop rotation is often necessary due to modern agriculture practices..with a healthy soil and absence of chemical inputs, a lot of the crop rotation issues are mitigated. Twice in a row won't be a problem...just get something else in there come the spring, like peas or beans.

[@kikigamble4315]

Hi. Nice video n harvest, except for the lawnmower sound. Sometimes people overtalk things. Thanks for using an electric mower. Did you use butchers paper? I was wondering if it would break down since it has a warxy side. I feared for the worms lives when you started up with the trowel mixing. More videos like this please. I do like your voice. You are a hand talker. Peace to you and yours

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Kiki. No, the paper is 100% recycled kraft paper, no glossy side, no inks or dyes. Completely biodegradable and safe.

[@rebekahleskiw7879]

With that little bit of soil. Isn’t it difficult to keep enough moisture

[@katrinagarland5219]

Wish you had explained the use of the brown paper...

[@serenemountain6769]

if this video had your voice it would improve 200%! but awesome content never the less.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha I should make one with it dubbed in...wouldn't be hard! Good idea!

[@WuesteGobi]

👍

[@apexclips1749]

Hi

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Howdy

[@patrickmerlo4450]

Okay.

[@jimrenderer6627]

I really enjoy your regular videos, but I miss your play-by-play explanations of your other videos. Not a big fan of this type of format. I still enjoyed this video, just not as much. Any chance you would consider at least doing this one, even with a voice over ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You read my mind Jim!! I have this saved both with ambient sound and with no sound......super easy to dub in the instructional audio in. I think I should, great point man. Cheers.

[@mysticgamer2nd640]

I’m early

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

A wizard is never early Frodo...

[@patrickmerlo4450]

Could have done without the paper,Lol.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nope, not really. That grass would have shot right back up and taken over the bed. No thanks. Sheet mulching is a great combatant for invasive grass.

[@patrickmerlo4450]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ok lol.