Planting Cabbage Using Regenerative Agriculture Practices

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@shorty8256]

Wow I just love the way you plant and can't wait to try this method in Spring...no dig is the way to go and I understand now why it's so important...thanks again for all the great stuff you are sharing with us red cabbage looks interesting...all the best to you and keep up the great work!

[@OCDishChick]

Loved this method! I already have my cabbage growing in the ground, but I’ll remember this the next time.Tfs

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Awesome, best of luck!! What color did you grow?

[@OCDishChick]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms 45 Day cabbage.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@OCDishChick Nice!

[@troyyarbrough]

You have never tried my cabbage rolls. My whole family loves them. When fresh cabbage is in season, I have to make them almost every weekend. lol

[@VintageVibesHomestead]

Great 👍 info thank you for sharing!

[@leynaabbey]

I have a recipe for an egg casserole that has cabbage, zucchini, and sausage. It's the BOMB. I started cabbage in early spring, and harvested it this summer. It was a cover crop with my tomatoes.

[@dahutful]

That is pretty amazing. I’ve been doing it that way for decades now. I feel like you, are me. Thank you. David S Carolina

[@myrustygarden]

I just wish you could get Chinese cabbage as starters I always have such a hard time getting seedlings going. But good vid and nice to see you. As always stay safe and stay gardening 🧑‍🌾🇨🇦✌️☮️🍆🥕🌶🥬

[@fionaharvey2720]

Great video! I always worry about using grass clippings in case I’m adding weeds to my raised bed?? I live in N Ireland where weeds grow very quickly!!☘️☘️☘️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I hear you Fiona... If I'm doubt, set the mower to the tallest setting so you're not getting root systems, and don't mow flowering or weeds that are setting seeds.

[@hotsweetlady20011]

ITS WAS SNOWING HERE LAST WEEK NOW THE 6 UNTIL 13 GONNA BE 70'SSSS

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Such weird weird weather patterns this year. Like nothing I've ever seen!

[@rondemutis1793]

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[@tanikotakebunku]

That is very good 🙂

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! Cheers.

[@SpiceyKy]

Just bought red cabbage yesterday that I'm planting this morning. Why are you in my head Sir? 😆 Good morning!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha no way! Perfect! Let us know how it goes!

[@debbiej.2168]

Doesn't your garden bed overflow eventually when you keep adding compost, and mulch every time you add a crop?

[@amymccoy8554]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Mehdzz]

Over the course of the season, the bed will naturally sink down so na it wouldn't overflow.

[@jada1230]

wow Jeff you can still grow cabbage in November in Canada ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

In some areas, you definitely can!! Coastal regions are quite mild. Certainly some areas its a no-go.....all about the frost dates. Cheers!

[@memberson]

Very good video I subscribe to your Channel. Your talk about a brown Kraft paper where did you get it and how much does something like that cost?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey thanks for the support! The brown kraft paper is super cheap. Costs like 3-5 cents to cover an 8 foot bed. Most office supply stores carry it (ie Staples). Just make sure to get the non gloss stuff!

[@barbarafugazzotto6589]

Hi, Sorry if I’m asking, but why is better a bed like this? Thanks Barbara

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Barbara, it is better for the long term health of your soil because you are supporting it, rather than destroying it. A soil profile is not meant to be dug up or tilled or churned. Its easy to see...nature literally never does it, and for good reason. So by observing nature and copying the methods, you can have the best soil properly, and if you've ever grown plants, you know that if you have the best soil...you'll have the best veggies!

[@barbarafugazzotto6589]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you 🤩

[@Pubgfetiz]

WOW, well said and I got it especially concerning the soil “lifeblood” which I started to worked on as soon as our last talked concerning soil. I googled THE RIPE TOMATOES FARM and automatically went into Amazon; that I ordered my seeds Heriloom AND potting soil and amendments Awaiting Delivery from Amazon (is that the right place to get he Amendments ..?) except, compost/worm casting. I don’t have a yard; just my 25ft balcony unfortunately but I gathered “fall”leaves and following most of your steps so far. What kind or brand of compost and where can I get that from Jeff, Amazon too..? Thanks 🙏 so so much 🙏🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So cool Seddy! You can grow amazing stuff on balcony, especially one that big!! We aren't selling the compost, just can't produce enough. But hopefully soon with the worm castings!

[@Pubgfetiz]

Definitely Thanks 🙏 for replying. That would be great 👍 Jeff, for the worm casting soon yay..!!! Yea, big balcony for sure (25”X 8”) 1 of those rare ones ... 18th floor tho and Still the BEES 🐝 fine their way all the ways up here... lol 😂 So any idea on what kind or type of compost I can use for now with these amendments..?🙏🇨🇦

[@myladiamond1412]

I was laughing at your facial expression when you said, "Fall means rain." We live in Zone 8b, south of Seattle. I hear yah. I am late on sowing cabbage. Do I need to wait until Spring?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, you're right beside us Myla.....you KNOW the rain I speak of! ;) We are a bit unique here....we can still plant out our Brassicas, as long as they are already well-started transplants!

[@gerardlyons7505]

Can you use carboard instead of brown paper

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Most definitely Gerard....you can use anything...paper towel, newspaper, whatever. I use the brown kraft paper because it breaks down faster than cardboard...I want the roots to penetrate into the soil ASAP and grow THIS fall. If it was an overwintering situation or a crop where time wasn't an issue, cardboard would be just fine. In this case, its just too thick.

[@karenerc1529]

How long does red cabbage typically take to grow? Mine have been in the ground for 1.5 months and look like the ones you just planted. Also it's getting cold here 40-50 F. To cold for red cabbage? Thanks for the help!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Karen, after 6 weeks they should definitely be bigger than that. Weird. Did you mulch heavily?

[@karenerc1529]

Maybe not enough mulch. I'm going out this afternoon and give them more mulch and TLC.🤞

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@karenerc1529 Right on Karen. Do try the green grass...it actually adds heat as well as it decomposes....it'll really help the plants!

[@dallasschneider4564]

For Nematode control in Florida sandy soil grow Marigolds/Mustard as cover crop before planting veggies!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I 100% need to try mustards as a cover crop this year! Just trying to locate the seed for a decent enough price!

[@baibalowther2503]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I’ve grown mustard , using the mustard seeds that I use in cooking .....( bought in bulk from an Asian food store) no knowledge of what variety, but can testify that they all germinate so seemed economical Greetings from southwest Victoria, Australia

[@sunbeamdaycare8475]

How do I grow in the all year tropical pls

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You need to find warm weather varieties. Check with local growers and see what and how they are producing them in your region.

[@lectric]

-Wait, it's all Brassica oleracea? -Always has been.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup, different cultivars of the same species. Dogs are all the same species as well.....but I wouldn't call them all the same, LOL

[@Pubgfetiz]

The Amendments are pricy, $24-$38 and up per pound/2 pounds each items, but I guess that’s what I have to get so I can get your quality kind of produce onwards for my passionate AddictionBlood Gardening Adventures and the worst thing is i really would love to join FB with true gardening group, but my then college/training: CLTEC is a no no and had to be deleted my Facebook 😔Account. Thanks for your encouragements ongoing In-depth support in Gardening. 🙏🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Look locally...concentrate on Alfalfa and Rock Dust.....those are the key ones. And you don't need much....its an amendment, not a soil replacement.

[@Pubgfetiz]

Perfect then, thanks 🙏 so much and will do just that for the time being. Thanks Jeff 🙏🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Pubgfetiz No problem, best of luck and keep us updated!

[@Pubgfetiz]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Definitely will do that and if I have any questions will sure need your guidance and help still, so a Big Thanks to you Jeff 🙏🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Pubgfetiz Cheers! Thanks for the kind words!