TOMATOES; GROWING FERTILIZING POTTING UP **SECRET TIPS** (OAG)

[@marilyn4888]

OAG....you are the best!!!💕✌️I always learn something from you. Water it well....and watch it grow 🌱🌱🌱

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Marilyn, thank you so much, you made me smile! Yep, "Watch it grow!" Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@mildredsteed7342]

I still like watching OAG as a refresher prior to starting my plants. He always provided such a wealth of knowledge! OMG, you surely are missed, but valued!❤️

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

This is why I always come to you when it comes to gardening, very wise in your gardening, Gid Bless

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks you Whippoorwill Holler and I appreciate you watching my videos. OAG

[@robertchall8576]

Thanks .your plants always look good . You are a great teacher a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I work pretty hard to grow a good garden. And I am always happy to share my gardening experience with you. OAG

[@mommymawmaw1852]

You are awesome! Great teacher! I love how you reuse what you have to do what you need to do. I was raised like this. You also don’t talk technical to show how educated you are. I like plain talk. 🙂

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I am just a plain old country boy (although, I am, 80 years old) and wouldn't know how to talk technical anyway. I like to talk and teach as though the viewer doesn't know anything about what I am teaching. And I try to think about what questions the viewer might have and answer them before they are asked. Thank you very much for watching my videos. I am working on my video of growing kidney beans and canning them, I hope to have the video uploaded by the weekend. Please subscribe. OAG

[@tallcedars2310]

On the 56th latitude, with our very short growing season, the more roots on the plant the faster it will grow. This is a great way to start tomato plants! It gives the roots a lot of room to grow down compared to the pots I've been using. Will be using this method when transplanting. Thanks OAG!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I sent you an E-mail.Be sure to look in your "Junk" mail as it might be there. If you received it, please reply. OAG

[@alisonhallock7870]

Love that you recycle. It makes it so much more affordable. You dont need all those expensive specialty items to grow a plan. My grandfather would grow his seedlings in homemade newpaper pots

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Ailson, I agree. I also make made paper pots and do that sometimes. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@mneraasen224]

So glad I stumbled upon your channel! My dads side of the family is from Alabama and I have grown up North in Pennsylvania. Now in Delaware. I know we are in different zones but I feel like my Grandpaw is still here giving me advice on my gardening💗🌱 Thank you for sharing your wisdom and warming my heart ♥️ at the same time🥰

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Denise, I am happy I could touch you in a way that warms your heart. Sounds like you have some great memories of your grandpaw. Thanks for watching my videos. OAG

[@waltspears8179]

Priceless imfo you just cant get at your garden center thanx for all these great vids

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Walt and thank you for watching my videos. I am speaking from many, many years of experience. OAG

[@Yuracirlce]

I’m so glad I found your channel. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello and welcome to my videos. As spring and summer come on, I will be making more videos on gardening. Beside to subscribe and click the "Bell" icon. OAG

[@aminguyen8065]

Today I learned about your plant tomatoes. Thank you so much . Have a great day.👍💐🌺😀✈️

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you Tina. If you haven't already, *_*I invite you to subscribe*_* and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@MrRain-hk4zi]

Well on your way to having another awesome garden Charles. Thanks for sharing.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks Mr. Rain, I hope you and wife are doing well. It is still cold here but spring will come. Thanks for stopping by. C.

[@50shadesofgreen]

good day to you my gardening friend, excellent video today Charles !! awesome advice and info on transplanting your tomato seedlings 👨‍🌾🍅🌱👌🎥✝

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello 50 Shades, thanks, as the spring comes on I will be making many more videos. Thanks for watching. C.

[@janiceseigler6317]

My tomato seedlings are just now getting their true leaves on. Another great video Charles. Keep'em coming.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Janice and it is good to hear from you again. I am ready for spring. Thanks fo watching what this old country boy is doing in the garden. C.

[@GardenObsessions]

Love the saying you have and just going through your videos now.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. OAG

[@Pigearvet]

I love the resourcefulness. Keeping it a simple and fun as possible. Thank You Old Alabama gardener. Rob from Eastern, Ontario

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Rob and that is the way I am, keep it simple. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@meehan302]

Thank you for sharing that great technique for growing Tomatoes.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Patrick and thank you for commenting. I hope you are doing well! OAG

[@robayers6238]

Hey ol Alabama gardener always great buddy hope u have great garden this year last year was nice prayers godbless keep ur wonderful content coming ..,

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Rob and welcome to my videos. Thank you for your nice comment. I plan to continue making videos as long as my health hold up. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@robayers6238]

@@OldAlabamaGardener bud I'd love sit chat sometime I'm from southwestern Virginia been all thru Alabama love it but u no all the great way to garden age u got probably great stories holler ol buddy I'll watch forever even when Lord calls u home ur great u r a fine wine just better smater with age u no such much so humble and strong my favorite farmer ol Alabama gardener prayers God bless ya

[@glendacrosbywilkins4246]

Thank you so much for the info... I have plants the same size of yours & I was'nt sure about the re-potting & the fertilizer... Got my chores for tomorrow now...lol Thanks again !

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Glenda and welcome to my videos. Wishing you happy gardening! Please subscribe and tell all your family and friends to subscribe to my channel. OAG

[@leobaltz2057]

This is why I love your channel. Such a good teacher and I love how creative you are! Thanks OAG!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks Leo. I grew up poor so we used everything until it just couldn't be used for anything any more. My gardening class is this coming Saturday. Thanks for stopping by. C.

[@roberthicks4794]

Another great video from the master... Thank you sir...

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Robert. thank you for your kind and encouraging words. My gardening class is coming this Saturday. C.

[@rhondawelker6742]

Interesting. Will be fun to watch how they progress through the growing season. Thank you! 😃

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Rhonda, and welcome to my videos. Yes and I will make update videos on it as we go along. Last year I canned 200 pints of tomatoes and tomato juice. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@Bubby1572]

Thank you for your advice and expertise

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you for commenting. And I am happy to help with your gardening. OAG

[@ShadowtimeWriter]

I reuse bottles to for pots, and milk jugs for mini greenhouses at seed starting time.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello GGG and welcome to my videos. As you see me doing, I also like to reuse everything I can. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@joeychancey9192]

Good luck on your garden season this yr mr. Charles hope ya a great yr my friend

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Joey and wishing the same for you. We all have to deal with the weather which has a big impact on my garden. Thanks for stopping by. C.

[@normansmith4086]

Love your video very informative and helpful

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I try to make videos that will help you grow some of your own vegetables. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@pennypenny2588]

I love this way of planting and recycling at the same time. As you may remember, I am from Mobile Alabama. Planted my first tomato plants this year. I bought plants rather than seeds this year. I have a wee little garden to start with. I have a better boy and two of the big beef. They are all flowering and producing much fruit, but it's doubtful that I will ever buy the big beef again, because I have constantly battled the caterpillars and slugs eating my leaves. My dad bought the celebrity and not one worm on his bushes. So far I have been using neem, soap and water spraying my plants, but I am open to ideas from you, neighbor..... Thank you again for another great video

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

The best control for the tomato worm and other pest worms is to spray with Bacillus thuringiensis, commonly called Bt. It is not harmful to humans and will stop the worm damages to your tomatoes. Be sure to subscribe and watch as I will be uploading more videos as the summer growing season comes on. OAG

[@pennypenny2588]

@@OldAlabamaGardener one more question.... the exact same worm is on my cabbage.... Can I use the bt for that also?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, Bt works on any worm except fishing worms, but fishing worms don't eat your crops. And when you buy a bottle of Bt, it stays good, sitting on the shelf, for years. I welcome your questions. OAG

[@Eyes2C.]

Hi again 👋🏼 Just a frugal tip. (Im always trying to save where I can) i found dish pans (pretty sturdy ones) at Dollar Tree. 💖

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello and welcome to my videos. Thanks for the tip. *_**I invite you to subscribe**_* and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@karyhartmann2724]

I absolutely love your videos, you have taught me alot, thank you so much

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Kary and welcome to my videos. That is my goals, to help you grow some of your own vegetables and be healthy! Thank you for watching what I am doing in my garden. I appreciate you and thats for stopping by. OAG

[@svetamcdowell]

Thank you for your wisdom and desire to share, you are amazing!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Sveta and welcome to my videos. You are welcome and thank you for your kind words. I am always happy to share my gardening experience with you. Thanks for commenting. OAG

[@mycountrygal60]

Boy, you start those tomatoes early!! I’ll be starting mine next week! Can’t wait. I transplanted my broccoli starts into toilet paper rolls to help them grow better before going outside.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Lynn, I may have started a week too early, time will tell. I am ready for warm weather and spring. That is a good idea to grow broccoli in TP tubes. Thanks for sharing with us. OAG

[@shilohfarm7248]

Thanks for the great video. Your tomato plants look beautiful. God Bless

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Redgate and thanks for stopping by. Yes, they are looking pretty good, still small but they will grow out over the next few weeks. I hope you can attend my gardening class this coming Saturday in Huntsville. C.

[@mowisocram667]

Love your videos Mr.Gardener, the simple the best, thanks.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. OAG

[@aymeestonefield868]

Thanks so much for your helpful tips I LOVE WATCHING N LISTENING TO U!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Aymee and welcome to my videos U\I am happy if I helped you in growing some of your own vegetables. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@FoodForestPermaculture]

Hello Charles . How are you and how is your family . Fantastic Tips Charles . Thank you so much for sharing . FFP

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello FFP, and welcome. We are doing well, just getting older and dealing with the health problems that comes with old age. C.

[@lisabooker6405]

Great info my dear sweet friend. I just watched several videos I’d missed. Idk why I’m not getting notifications and I have the bell 🔔 on! I just happened to be thinking about ya and came to see what ya had up. Just happy I got to see your smiling face! Hope alls well. You’re looking great! Sending big hugs!! God Bless ~Lisa

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Lisa, I hope you are doing well. I am feeling pretty good for being 79 years old. Old age has its challenges. I am wanting warm weather now so I can start my garden. Thanks for stopping by. C.

[@piahess9738]

Thank you.Good use of an empty juice bottle.Easy way of replanting tomatoe plants.Be well there nice seeing you again.♡

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello PH and nice to hear from you again. When it is time to set these tomatoes in the garden, I think they will come out of the bottle tube without disturbing the roots and should go into the ground without transplant shock. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@janpenland3686]

Thanks Mr. Charles. You are a couple of weeks ahead of me. I started 2 of my varieties of tomatoes today. One is Manitoba and the other is Oregon Spring. Both are early, determinate varieties and can withstand frost. I thought I would try them to see just in case we have another spring like last year. I'll be starting my other tomatoes on the 23rd or 24th. Much Love

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Jan. I am growing some of these tomatoes to show at my gardening class this coming Saturday in Huntsville. I will start my other tomatoes and okra next week. Hope you are well! C.

[@nursedoxie]

You are a gem 💎 can’t wait til you visit Huntsville again!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I am coming to Huntsville, this coming Saturday, 23 Feb, at 10am to noon. C.T. Garvin's Feed and Seed store. Hope to see you there. OAG

[@nursedoxie]

😱🙌🏽ok will try my best to be there!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Be sure to introduce yourself to me. Were you at my class last year? OAG

[@nursedoxie]

No, this will be my first class!!

[@Flowerspoty]

Salam from morocco...😍😍😍😍😍😍😍you are the best sir

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I believe you are the first one to comment on my videos from Morocco. I appreciate you watching my videos. OAG

[@Skittlesme]

I love your channel Mr. OAG!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. I appreciate you as being one of my subscribers. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@Leilanibunny]

Hi!! I'm a newly subbed! And I love your channel and videos, you're like my own grandpa explaining it too me

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Vesta and welcome to my videos. Thank you for subscribing. I try to keep things simple so you can follow what I am doing and be successful in growing some of your own vegetables. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@Leilanibunny]

@@OldAlabamaGardener thank you for keeping it simple yet informative! Thanks for replying!!

[@cindywilkinson3094]

Those sure are pretty!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hi Cindy, yes, and I was giving them away at my gardening class last Saturday. OAG

[@directionknown4me]

I hope you see this Charles, I just found out purslane has more omega 3 than fish oil plus many other benefits. Thought of you. It even has collagen.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Nancy and yes, I am seeing what you wrote. Purslane grows wild here on my place. I munch on it when I am working in my garden during the summer. I appreciate you contributing to the information here on my videos. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@christinaoklaohio7926]

Love the lessons. Ty. Good to. See you

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Christina, so good to hear from you. How are you and family doing? C.

[@christinaoklaohio7926]

@@OldAlabamaGardener doing good here. I am back in Ohio with my parents. Mom fell broke her hip. I been taking care of both parents. I feel so blessed to be able to help them My husband sent picture of comfrey he has been taking care of it for me. It's looking good. Hope you and your wife are doing well. Good to hear from you.

[@docriordan7787]

Looking good OAG, My tomatoes was started 1 day earlier than yours and still not that size but it won't be long before I pot up.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yep, tomatoes and peppers take time to grow out. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@vidili68]

Hi there Good information Happy holidays Keep on growing Have a good day 👍👍👍😉

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. When spring comes on I will be making more videos on gardening. OAG

[@offgridsweden]

Great video man. Have an amazing Sunday, Andreas from Off Grid Sweden 🇸🇪

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Andreas and thank you. Wishing you well also. OAG

[@liveletplay9120]

Thank You, always learn great tips!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome. I try to make sure my videos will help you. Thanks for watching OAG

[@_dave4460]

i was working on my basil and tomatos seed flats. decided to take a break and this popped up. excellent! doing pink brandys, yellow brandys, big boy and beefsteak this year, that’s the plan anyway (may add jet star and early girl - love jet stars). i appreciate your videos; just don’t comment much. cranky old vet gardener...

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Dave, yep, I understand, I am an old vet also. Sounds like you are growing quite a lot of tomatoes. About where are you at? OAG

[@_dave4460]

OldAlabamaGardener hello CH (just learned your name). we’re in eastern nc; between seymour johnson afb, camp legeune and ft bragg p.s. just subscribed

[@wirthyourwhilehomesteadwir1551]

Awesome video as usual! Thank you! ❤️

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello and welcome to my videos. And thank you for watching and commenting. I am ready for spring so I can get my garden started. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@homesteadparadise]

Nice plants, I started my tomatoes today...I was wondering what is your zone ??

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Homestead Paradise, I am in zone 7, North Alabama, with in one mile of the TN line. About where are you? OAG

[@jeffbell5125]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I learned some good tips.Icwas wondering what type of grow lights to use, right now I am using a led single bulb I have only got 5 seedling( first time) and they are right at that point yours are in the vidios. Thanks again

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Good for you. Watch my videos on my grow light how to make it and my set up at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6a1eqt8eMpkaNE AND AT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXuxpo2ZaslnbpI OAG

[@TheFickster]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing! I grow a lot from seed under the lights indoor

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello TF and welcome to my videos. Yes, so do I grow seeds indoors, under grow lights. If you haven't already, *_**I invite you to subscribe**_* and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@LittleJordanFarm]

Good job blessings

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks LJF and welcome to my videos. I will be making more videos as I start more plants. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

WOW I guess I might need to get busy and get mine planted! I always have trouble with them growing since we keep the house cooler and I don't have all the lights and things to help them to grow. :( I plant mine when it gets warmer and I can sit them out on the patio but then they're not very large and it takes longer to get mators! GOT to rig me up something so I can get them in the soil earlier!!! I would love a seed starting 101 from you. When do you start watering them with fertilizer once they come up?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Its not late, its just that I am early. I am growing these for my gardening class this coming Saturday. Thanks for stoping by. OAG

[@roberthicks4794]

Looking forward to your gardening class.. I am planning on being there. Just curious as to why you did not use soil blocking with these?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Robert and a good question. I am planning on giving these away at my class. So, soil blocks would not have worked as well as this way. If I weren't giving them away, I might have did soil blocks. Looking forward to seeing you again. The weather is supposed to be warm, about 60 degrees but 30% rain is forecast. OAG

[@n.phillips4093]

I use bottles four mini greenhouse on smallish seedlings planting out .some glad found your site neil in uk

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Neil and welcome to my videos. Yes, your idea works also. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@ladycat661]

Nice I use solo cups and what kind of lighting do you use ? love this video Thank you for sharing God Bless

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Charlotte, when you have time watch my video on my grow light set up at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6a1eqt8eMpkaNE This will answer your questions about the lighting. OAG

[@joannthompson765]

Thanks got some of my spring tomatoes going but this will help my fall batch

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Jo Ann, Yes, to have a late crop of tomatoes, you can start seeds in mid summer. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@brianramsey3824]

nice job Bama

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Brian and welcome to my videos. Now to keep them going until warm weather. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@Tyrashabrooks]

yes Lord you have started I'm excited

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello CG and you are so right. Spring is almost here and gardening will be in full swing. I love the spring time! OAG

[@yvencia1150]

Great video and thank you for sharing!🤗🤗

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Yvencia and welcome to my video. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@udonocmee3225]

Thanks for the tips.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Happy to help!

[@korlimservices4180]

Great video !! 👍

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thank you. OAG

[@sharonblack6988]

Thank you for the video.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Sharon and welcome to my videos. If my video helped you in some way, then I am happy with it. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@caroleseltzer2953]

Great idea! Thanks OAG!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Carole and welcome to my videos. As spring and summer come on I will be making more videos of my gardening. Stay tuned. Thanks for subscribing to my channel. OAG

[@RealSnowMan78]

That's that Bama ingenuity 😂😂😂

[@shashakeeleh5468]

Hello C! You like your Sweetie, don't you? I've got Hillbilly and waiting on Cherokee Purple; both of which are not completely red in color, so I know you wouldn't like that. LOL! Got lots of peppers too. Spring a comin'.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello N. How are you doing? Yes, I like a red tomato. Although, I have grown Brandywine at times. C.

[@bearfruitgardening6908]

I'm almost certain I burnt my tomato plants. The leaves turned brown and are now crumbly. At first I thought it was my grow light but I fertilized with fish emulsion in 1 gallon of water then because of the color change on the leaves (deep green to light green) I thought I would water with a little epsom salt about a week later but the plants continued to lose it's leaves and no color change. I pulled a few of the plants out to see if there was root rot and the roots were white! The stalks look decent (green with girth). Now I'm thinking I over fertilized even though that wasn't my initial thought. I really felt like it was the grow light. I had my plants in a grow box and them because they were getting bigger moved them out of the box under another grow light on my table...the light on the table is a little stronger. According to your video I shouldve used half the strength because of the stage of the plant. Please let me know your thoughts.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello and welcome to my videos. It definitely is possible to burn plants with too much high nitrogen fertilizer. Too hot a light will also burn the leaves, if the light is too close. If you haven't already, I invite you to subscribe and watch as I upload more videos during the summer growing season. Thanks for watching. OAG

[@lt2723]

Hi again OAG. I love the reusing of plastic bottles, that is great! With tomatoes, I see people online and in books say that you should not use the same soil year after year for tomatoes. Do you find this true? I’ve been using the same bed for 4 years now. Thanks OAG. I’ve learned so much from your videos.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello It2723 and welcome back. Those bottles actually work very well. They are smooth in the inside and the plants will slide out without breaking the roots up. Keep watching as I make more videos. OAG

[@sapidusasmr]

Excellent, thank you so much !!! 😀😀😀.

[@carolinestagg6807]

Thank you so much! This is going to be tomatoes!!!

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

It won't be long now before we can plant our tomato plants. Spring is on the way. Thank you!! I appreciate you watching my videos. OAG

[@1626littleman]

Great videos. Thanks so much. Can you tel me what Hardiness zone you are in? I believe their are 3 different Zones in Alabama. Thank you

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Ron. I am in zone 7, actually I am in zone b, at the very northern end of AL. Which zone are you in?

[@kiralees909]

Hi. OAG. I've been looking for the triple 13 all day and couldn't find any place. What is the brand and where do you buy from? Learning a lot from you. Thank you.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Kira. Triple 13 is not a brand. It is just a fertilizer that has 13% of three different fertilizers. Where are you located? OAG

[@evieporter2500]

Your wisdom is so missed. RIP❤️🙏

[@PajamaBottomMama]

Hello Sir. I have 9 tomatoe plants in a raised garden. I am a beginner gardener. I just had to throw away 6 tomatoes. My sister in law said it was Blosson End Rot? Mimsy's garden sent me to you for help. Thanks. 💗

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Blossom End Rot is a calcium issue. For some reason the plant can't take it up or there is not enough calcium in the soil. Watch my videos on how to correct this using egg shells and another ingredient at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpmTg4qBat2Caac AND at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKHQapyHr6mlqLc OAG

[@1626littleman]

Zone 8. North Florida. I am using your method on growing onions, how ever I am not sure of the fertilizer schedule. How often should I fertilize? I use 10-10-10 and Ammonia Nitrate. Triple 13 is not available here

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Ron. If using triple 10, I would put one and a half cups per ten foot row before I planted the onion slips. Mix it into the soil. Then set the slips is and water them well. two weeks later side dress with one half cup of ammonium nitrate per ten foot of row (ammonium nitrate is 34% nitrogen, so you will use less of it than of ammonium sulfate). Because your soil is sandy, I would side dress every two weeks. CAUTION: Too much ammonium nitrate will burn the plants. OAG

[@Skittlesme]

Love the triple 13! :)

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, I use it often. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@Kat-mh5kj]

Aren't u concerned about the health issues a miracle grow fertilizer can cause? Just curious since u always giving us health advice.Also I want to ask... when u start your tomatoes do u put draining holes in the tray.The first one u used where u broadcasted all the tomatoes seeds at once?sorry for the long questions

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Kat and welcome to my videos. As to health concerns about fertilizers, you might see a comment below where a person asked about why I don't use organics. My answer is: I don't believe it makes any difference to the plant or to us which fertilizer we use, *_what does make a difference is what kind of poison sprays is used on commercial crops, I don't use poison sprays on anything I am going to eat._* The trays I use do not have drain holes in them because I am using them inside the house and I wouldn't want water dripping out the bottom on to the floor. If I wee using them outside, and I do sometime, I would have drain holes in them. Questions are okay, I encourage folks to ask questions. OAG

[@Kat-mh5kj]

OldAlabamaGardener thank u for your honest reply..God bless you

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Kat: an honest reply is the only way I know how to do it. Thanks for your comments. OAG

[@Daniel-nf8pp]

Greetings from denver co. Thanks for the video. ✌

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Jose and welcome to my videos. I appreciate you watching. OAG

[@homesteadparadise]

Zone 6 in the upper part. What do you think? That maybe your about two or three weeks ahead of me with planting

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I am in zone 7 so yes, I would be a couple or so weeks ahead of you. But spring will come! Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@zelenska4108]

thx for the knowledge

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching my videos. Please subscribe. OAG

[@reginacarroll8149]

Thank you

[@kaygarvin1452]

What kind of potting soil do you use?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I mix three ingredients to make my potting soil. You can watch me do it at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZbbi5miZdR2fNk AND AT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3uTZpaoZ7KNjsk OAG

[@jeanskilling708]

do you pot up again? or do they stay in the pop bottle till their set out?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Jean and welcome to my videos. I will pot up again when the plant roots look like they are getting crowded in the water bottle. The next pot up will be into one gallon pots. I will make a video on it. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@mdjordjevic08]

Hello sir, any advise on when and what kind of fertilizer to use on my potted mango tree to encourage fruiting? Her name is Matilda and she is going on five years and in a ten gallon pot. Thank you sir.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Maria and welcome to my videos. First, I must say I am not experienced with mango trees. You might try this: 1) Spray the tree with Potassium nitrate is KNO3. 2) Drive a few nails into the tree trunk. 3) Beat the tree trunk with something like a ball bat. But I have not tried any of this so truly I don't know. OAG

[@Tyrashabrooks]

Hey OA is it okay to store rabbit manure pellets in zip lock bags to use for later thanks

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

CG: Yes, you can store it that way. And if it begins to crumble, then that is even better. OAG.

[@RLee-yt4cm]

Alabama Gardner- how often do you water plant once in water bottle?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Actually, you can see when the bottle soil gets dry. But, it will need watering about every few days. OAG

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Plants are looking good can,t weight for spring. It has been flooding here in West Tenn.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Danny and yes, I know. My brother lives about 60 miles north east of Memphis and he tells me about the rain he is having. Thanks for commenting. OAG

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

My brother lives south west of Dyersburg, TN OAG

[@charleshogan]

I see your in Alabama is it in the south part or middle or north just wondering because I'm in the south close to Florida line I set my tomatoes out around 22 of March

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I am in the north part. OAG

[@joerankin5064]

Interesting idea..I am going to try that..is it ok to out chicken poop on it?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Joe and welcome to my videos. I don't recommend chicken poop because it has a high nitrogen content. With chicken poop you will get a lot of tomato vines and not much fruit. Thanks for asking that question. OAG

[@jamesburton213]

Just wondering why you make your drainage holes an inch from the bottom instead of in the bottom. Won't this cause the roots to sit in water too much?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello James and welcome to my videos. I have rooted tomato plants in straight water so I don't think this will be a problem. As I take these on into the next potting up, I will keep that in mind. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@Jim19826301]

Is Sweetie the only tomato you're growing this year?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Jim, nope, I will also grow Better Boy tomatoes. But I haven't started the seeds yet. OAG

[@dannydunnagan3267]

I live 35 miles east of Dyersburg did you,r brother ever work at Tupperware there was a man that favored you.I worked there in 1989.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Dave. No he never worked at Tupperware. C.

[@kaittemurry4740]

I planted some broccoli in a 72 pod tray just like instructed but now the little plants are up and the stems are half as big as a pencil lead. I'm going to,pot them in a bigger container but what should I have done different so I don't have to pot up after one week.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Hello Kaitte and welcome to my videos. The best way to help that is to plant in soil blocks or a larger container. Watch my video on soil blocks at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6W0ZqCorLx4Z9U OAG

[@_dave4460]

i’m going to subscribe...

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Thanks Dave. C.

[@_dave4460]

OldAlabamaGardener fourty two edit: you and Charles Stanley are my only subs

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

As you see, I try to make videos that will help you grow some of your own vegetables. OAG

[@tannenbaum3444]

Holes are done much easier with a heated kabob stick...nice and clean hole.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Yes, and I have also used a pencil soldering iron to make holes. Thanks for stopping by. OAG

[@romaisachoudhry5457]

Where can we get a triple 13 fertilizer from?

[@RealSnowMan78]

Try a local co op or even lowes and home depot. You should see them in the garden center around the lime and grass seed area.

[@janiceseigler6317]

I bought some from Lowe's.

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

Are you in the USA? If yes, at farm stores, Lowes, Home Depot and county Co-Op stores. OAG

[@romaisachoudhry5457]

Oddly enough, I haven’t seen it at my local Lowe’s/home depot. I’ll recheck and maybe just order online. Thank you for responding!

[@sweetolyve]

Even Walmart sells it. Hope this is helpful for you.

[@dellrand3628]

Hi Mr Charles have you ever heard of a tamarillo or tomatoe tree?

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

I had not heard of a Tamarillo tree. So I did a Google search and found a lot of information on it. Are you growing one? OAG

[@rufuslewis4693]

i have 4 squire foot gardens i want to grow some strayberrys i need to know what kind to get and how far apart to plant them i live in hartford arkansas

[@OldAlabamaGardener]

My first question is do you want to grow overbearing strawberries or June bearing strawberries? The answer to this e questions will decide which varieties for you. OAG

[@rufuslewis4693]

@@OldAlabamaGardener june bearing strawberrys