What to Plant in July - It’s Not Too Late! 🥒🍅🌱

[@CaliKim29]

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[@AtHomeWithSheree]

I’ve dropped seed of about 60 crops in the last week. Heading out to drop herb and flower seeds for late summer. I’m zone 4b and trying to maximize my garden. I’m going to start more cukes and summer squash tomorrow to pop in as space opens-thanks for the reminder!

[@debbyd5729]

I do a hybrid approach. I have basic grow lights in my garage but as soon as they germinate, I put them outside in the AM and bring them indoors in the PM and supplement with a few additional hours of artificial light. That way I don’t have to harden them off when I decide to play them out but they also get a ton of light to grow as seedlings.

[@CaliKim29]

Great suggestion, thanks so much, Debby! Appreciate you watching!

[@Mimeh53]

Just planted Blauhilde beans outside on my balcony, and hopefully can add these to my list of what will grow with only 3-4 hours of western exposure. I had no idea that you could plant them in the fall, so thanks for the info. Your garden is gorgeous, by the way!

[@marieheffern1575]

I love this episode! It's so encouraging! I'm actually quite surprised with the results from the experiment. Were the indoor ones on heat mats? or just at ambient house temp? I would have assumed the outdoor ones would grow faster!

[@CaliKim29]

It was a fun experiment, Marie! No heat mat, as the house is plenty warm this time of year. Minimal variations of temp indoors, no elements or pests to worry about indoors, but you have to add an extra week or so for hardening off. Pros and cons of each!

[@crystalrae2716]

I’m having such a problems with spider mites in my garden this year! Does this ever happen to you? I feel like I’ve tried so many things but they are recking havoc on my tomato plants!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Crystal - I feel your pain, they are so hard to get rid of. I've been using Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Spray: amzn.to/3cUMr0m to knock them out. Here's a great resource to find products that work to knock out the problem you're having, bonide.com/insect-product-finder/. Good luck!

[@melodythomas8916]

Yes! I'm having the same problem! Ugh!

[@sharongodbout3275]

I would love to see some recipes of the different kinds of beans you grow! They look interesting.. Always a pleasure to see your beautiful Garden! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@CaliKim29]

Great video suggestion, Sharon. The Dragon Tongue are particularly lovely. So glad you enjoyed the garden today, thanks for hanging out!

[@growingwithpanda6935]

Okay I'm finally gonna comment, I've been watching your videos for about 1 yr and I have to say I enjoy your talent. Congratulations on your success and may you continue with it. You have a beautiful 🏡 home. Thank you, and keep up the great work. 👍

[@sonlizz]

1st time here, and I absolutely loved your garden 😍 it's beautiful, I am somewhat of a reckless garner, I plant things regardless of schedule and sometimes works wonders sometimes doesn't. This year I achived a lot more planting than I planned for, it feeds my soul.

[@symmonep9591]

New reckless gardener here 😆🙋🏽‍♀️. I connect with this comment so much! On many levels. Im learning a lot, and the gratification I’m getting is not what I thought it’d be but it feels amazing. I love it.

[@JMVideos7676]

Sadly, I've thrown in the towel this year because I can't beat the ground squirrels that relentlessly eat my plants and fruit.

[@partlycloudyoptimist809]

I had the same problem with grey squirrels and with some serious groundhogs. But the attack stopped once I hung bars of irish spring soap thru out the garden and threw shreds of it around the border. They do not like it. The squirrels and ground hogs left everything alone.Worth a try.

[@Emi-nm2iz]

Ground squirrels are an issue for us too, we live in a rural wooded area. This year we put up stakes and hoops to support shade cloth over our raised beds, and then hung bird netting from the shade cloth to the ground so the squirrels can’t get into the beds. They stole a few green tomatoes in the beginning, but we secured the gaps so they couldn’t squeeze through and it’s working great so far!

[@VashtheStampede007]

I have groundhog problem. Destroyed many of my seedlings. For over a month, something was chewed off every day. Often looked like one clean cut right on the main stem with leaves dropped all around it. Basically death sentence for the seedling ...

[@allthingspossible4569]

So, Since you started all of these seeds weeks ago, will it be too late to start them now at this point?

[@CaliKim29]

It takes around 6-8 weeks of warm temps (70-90 F) for these crops to go from seed to harvest, if you have that much time in the season left, go for it, you'll be so glad you did! Thanks for stopping by!

[@ginnywilliams8159]

Very timely video. Thank you! Love your outfit too! It’s so cute!

[@CaliKim29]

Thank you, Ginny! Glad you enjoyed the video - what veggie are you planting? Thanks for stopping by!

[@cindybee9270]

Me too! I’d love to know where I can get that floral top.

[@freshlandscape2463]

Good Morning Kim! I'm going to be starting some later summer crops soon, your videos get me super motivated to do so. Keep up the great work much love from NorCal.

[@CaliKim29]

You got this, Fresh Landscape! Thanks for your kind words! Enjoy your weekend in NorCal, and happy planting!

[@nereidapr1]

Your plants are so beautiful and the fruits look very tasty.

[@joanies6778]

I soaked my okra seeds, planted them in pots and 4 out of 5 sprouted in 3 days! I planted a few more sunflowers and they shot up first! It's so warm I have been bringing them out for sunlight each day since sprouting. The leaves are such a rich green color from photo senthesis... ready for planting!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Joanie - Way to go! Growing your own veggies and flowers is so rewarding - the effort is worth it. Thanks for watching!

[@kimlee3607]

A question of interest of the location you do the transplant. There is absolutely no sunlight. Will the plant s grow?

[@CaronRenee]

Once you Harding off the ones that grew inside would they not catch up to the ones outside I would kind of figure that they would be about the same? Or I suppose the indoors one catch up to the outdoor...

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Renee - the plants started indoors are a bit larger and might have a few weeks sooner harvest, usually it balances out in the long run by the time you factor heat, bugs and disease into the mix. It sure is a fun comparison - we'll see what happens! Enjoy your late summer garden!

[@daygirl2659]

I think I need a new cucumber plant. The spider mites have shown up again.

[@mamtajaya6457]

Your yard looks so beautiful Kim Can I visit your garden 😊

[@sncddb]

If the plant you are removing has spider mites, won’t the new plant get spider mites from the same pot and dirt? ❤️🇨🇦🌞

[@CaliKim29]

Sure, there's always that possibility. But will keep a close eye on it, and be spraying Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Spray: amzn.to/3cUMr0 m to knock them out if they pop up. Circle of life, no guarantees! Thanks for stopping by, S 4!

[@arnelmerlan5091]

So, do you just leave the roots from the old plants in the soil? Then plant new ones??

[@lifebeginswithaseed]

Your Tiny Tim tomato still had tons of green tomatoes on it.

[@dcqterp]

Yeah I noticed that too. I would have let those all turn red before pulling. Especially since Kim has got to have extra pots or another spot somewhere the new seedling could have gone into.

[@CaliKim29]

Sometimes you have to make the decision whether or not to put your resources into keeping a struggling plant alive or to replace it with a new plant. This plant has been growing for 6 months or so and is definitely at the end of it's life. No worries, all the greenies got harvested and brought in the house to ripen. Lots more Tiny Tim Tomato seedlings on the way too! Thanks for stopping by!

[@lifebeginswithaseed]

@@CaliKim29 I was questioning that because there was so many green tomatoes. I need to be growing that! Plus it's cute.

[@suzettewoods5512]

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[@micaheron]

Thanks for the video! I just started more cucumbers but wasn't feeling confident so now I'm going to go crazy and sow more seeds 😄 Did you know that if you leave the old roots they'll decompose and the new roots from the new transplant will actually grow stronger as they take up the space created by the previous plant. Check out an English Gardener who teaches about this with no dig gardening called Charles Dowding if you haven't heard of it already 😊 Much love from Italy

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Michelle - so glad the video helped you feel more confident in planting new cukes - appreciate the feedback and the tips on roots. If there is space, I like to leave the roots in for that very reason (as in the cukes, beans). The tomato container was a little tight, so I removed the roots on that one. Enjoy your cukes and thanks for watching from Italy!

[@micaheron]

@@CaliKim29 thank you so much for replying 😘

[@ellenford4738]

I start seeds outside and I use shade cloth till it’s time to plant them in my raised bed and in ground.

[@hopeking3588]

I love them zinnas! Mine are 3 feet tall!

[@CaliKim29]

They are a gorgeous flower, one of my favorites - glad you like them too, Hope!

[@symmonep9591]

I bought some tomato transplants after I gave up on the ones I started indoors. Roma, beefsteak & cherry. I realized it’s been WAY too hot in zone 6b so I bought a garden shade. Hopefully, I see some magic soon. A bunch of flowers, but no fruit yet. I also needed to plant some pollinating flowers. Thank you for this video. First year gardener here.☺️

[@lisag9752]

Hi Kim. Thank you for all of your great advice. I planted some bell peppers a bit late, but they're doing OK so far with a shade cover. I like using grow bags. What size would you recommend for bell peppers?

[@luzamart2]

I love having back-ups. Can you share where you got your out door seedling rack?

[@CaliKim29]

It's always a good feeling to have fresh new plants waiting in the wings! A family member was moving and couldn't take the shelf and gave it to us, not sure where they got it. I believe I've seen similar at Home Depot or Lowes. Thanks for stopping by, Luz!

[@northstar1060]

half a million subscribers is awesome nice going`

[@keales9564]

Can anyone help? I'm using cages for my tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini, do still need to support them? The main stem? How does the cage support the plants? Thank you

[@dominiquesalmond5074]

Kim, after the first year of my gardening, I noticed my soil has dropped in my raised garden beds. I would like to add more soil but I would also like to plant more veggies for the winter. How do you work with the soil not being uneven?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Dominique - it's perfectly normal for the soil to settle over time - in fact I address this in my new book coming out in the spring. ("The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening: All the know-how you need to build and grow a raised bed garden amzn.to/3xId4hR). You'll want to top your beds off each time you plant with compost or fresh potting mix so your plants have what they need to thrive. Similar to what I did here with the Tiny Tim tomato. Leave a few inches at the top for mulch and you are good to go! Thanks for watching!

[@hopeking3588]

I rooted tomato plant from a suckered! I thought it was going to die the frist week cause it went into transplant shock and now its growing like a weed!

[@CaliKim29]

Exciting! Bet you can't wait to get it planted, Hope!

[@chachadodds5860]

I've done the same thing, and have had great success with this method over the years. Super easy.

[@ohhghost]

Any recommendations for heat loving plants? I live in an apartment and have a western facing balcony here in central Texas. My balcony gets so hot with the afternoon/evening sun but I still have an entire garden box I built that I haven’t done anything with.

[@tinytexasgarden9420]

Thanks for this video. This is definitely the question on everyone’s mind right now. 💜💜

[@CaliKim29]

Glad it was helpful, lots of the growing season left, lots of delicious crops we can all plant now. Thanks for watching, Tiny Texas Garden!

[@jayne_paraplegicgardener4323]

I just planted some beetroot, tomatoes and peas. Plus done a mix salad tray for the green house.

[@CaliKim29]

Way to go! Growing your own veggies is so rewarding. Thanks for watching!

[@stevendowden2579]

all looking lovely

[@sheriosborne7855]

I'm planting cucumbers, pumpkins, beans and okra

[@CaliKim29]

Way to go, Sheri! You'll love your late summer garden - thanks for stopping by! Please visit my seed and garden shop, calikimgardenandhome.com, for CaliKim Seed Collections, fabric containers and signed copies of my book, Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy.

[@h.p.b.3374]

Is it really enough just to add worm casting to used up soil?

[@zaria5785]

Depends on how packed with plants your container or garden beds are. I always like to amend with a natural granular fertilizer (5-5-5) and worm castings and regular compost. Then top dress the plants with mulch or what is sold at garden centers as “garden soil” (not the same as potting mix or potting soil).

[@CaliKim29]

Hello H.P.B. - There are so many ways to do things in the garden, that's what makes in interesting! It depends on how depleted your soil is - the containers I planted the beans and cukes in have been well fertilized. Worm castings will feed the plants over the next few months, and the water soluble fertilizer feeds them immediately You can add additional potting mix if you like, as I showed with the Tiny Tim. Thanks for watching!

[@jackrudden5970]

I’ve got about 90 days till my average first frost. The squash, cukes, and beans I want to plant take 55-75 days till harvest. But is that from transplant or from planting seeds?

[@orangemoonglows2692]

just do it. you have enough time. i've planted all of these things, including melons, in the last couple of weeks.

[@joanies6778]

The weather these days is a total crap shoot EVERYWHERE. We could always have a later than usual frost. Then you'll kick yourself for not going for it.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Jack, generally speaking the days to maturity on the back of the seed packets are from seed to harvest under ideal conditions. Keep in mind, hours of sunlight decrease in the fall, and that will affect the growth. But you should have enough time for those quick growing veggies - go for it !

[@CaliKim29]

Yes, indeed, it's well worth it! All you're risking is the cost of a fwe seeds! :). Thanks for stopping by, Joannie!

[@jackrudden5970]

@@CaliKim29 good to know. Currently my plot gets 10 hours of sun. So I’ll give it a shot.

[@Pariss42r]

Do you ever see grubs in your pots when you reuse your soil I've noticed a couple of grubs when I reuse my soil which grosses me out

[@none-ya-dam821]

In an emergency... Eat one.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Georgia, I occasionally have grubs, just discard them in the green bin. Over time, you'll get used to the creepy crawlies and they won't bother you any more. Enjoy your garden!

[@Pariss42r]

@@CaliKim29 LOL thanks just placed an order can't wait to receive it...

[@myriampedersen4162]

I know this is off the topic. Where did you get the umbrella and base that is shown in your video? We live on a hill and get strong winds so I need something durable and yours looks like it would work for me. Your videos are of high quality and I have learned so much from you.

[@MmMm-dy1jb]

Try QVC

[@barabralister916]

Must you use the lake garden seeds or can you use other brands ?

[@mcgphilo]

Excellent calikim29

[@sherylf80021]

This was my first year starting anything from seed this spring (tomatoes). I never thought about starting crops from seed outside of direct sowing after the early spring. Next year I will plant seeds on my deck to have at the ready this time next year so that I don’t have to rely on garden center plants (not that that’s a bad thing). I live in zone 6 and our growing season can be rather short (last year we had snow Labor Day weekend and a mid teens for several days in late April this spring). Learning so much from you and the you tube gardening community. Thank you.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Sheryl - so proud of you for starting some tomatoes from seed - isn't fun? It's great to experiment and learn from year to year - will be awesome to take all the knowledge and make adjustments for next year's garden. Thanks so much for watching! Please visit my seed and garden shop, calikimgardenandhome.com, for CaliKim Seed Collections, fabric containers and signed copies of my book, Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy.

[@xoxoJoyce]

What size smart pot did you use for the spacemaster cucumber? Thinking of starting some tomorrow!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Joyce, it's a 5 gallon, perfect size for cukes. I have some others growing very well that I planted on this video, bit.ly/CaliKimHowtoGrowCucumbers5GallonContainer. Happy planting!

[@christina1336]

So to reuse a container you just snip the old plant off at the soil line and leave the roots and just plant another one in with the old roots?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Christina, No hard and fast rule - but if there is space, I like to leave the roots in as they decompose and add more organic matter to the soil (as in the cukes, beans). The tomato container was a little tight, so I removed the roots on that one. Thanks for stopping by!

[@christina1336]

@@CaliKim29 thanks so much!!

[@peaceatferngully8369]

Engenius why in the world did I not think of moving my shelves Outdoors??🤷😂 I was going to direct so where I could because I didn't want to do the grow lights hardening off process again this summer. Thank you

[@CaliKim29]

Keeps it simple - life gets busy and sometimes we don't have time for the whole transition process. Glad you enjoyed the vid, thanks for watching, Tasha!

[@cliffyarboro1163]

Thanks pretty lady gonna plant some fall beans and squash and zucchini and cukes thanks very much 👍

[@CaliKim29]

Great choices, Cliff - have fun! You're gonna love those fresh tasty veggies - appreciate you stopping by! Please visit my seed and garden shop, calikimgardenandhome.com, for CaliKim Seed Collections, fabric containers and signed copies of my book, Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy.

[@joannesherwood3562]

After the unmitigated disaster of my 'Summer Garden' due to frankly rubbish growing conditions in my part of England, this gives me such joy and hope! I will be sowing all of the above in all the sadly vacant containers awaiting happy, healthy, productive plants! I love your hair this way Kim, it looks really pretty on you! 🥰

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Joanne, sorry to hear about the summer weather issues, glad this is an encouragement to you, can't wait to hear about your new veggies. And thanks for the complement on my hair, it's a much easier style. Appreciate the visit!

[@toriwright8306]

Do you recommend innoculant for starting beans and peas?

[@carolinaqueseyo2365]

What type of pot did you use for your Tiny Tim tomato transplantation?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Carolina - you'll love Tiny Tim's - so many tomatoes on one plant! I used a 5 gallon Smart Pots fabric container. Durable, portable, aerated fabric allows for more roots, which means more tomatoes! They are available at my seed and garden shop, calikimgardenandhome.com, along with CaliKim Seed Collections, and signed copies of my book, Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy. Thanks for stopping by!

[@carolinaqueseyo2365]

@@CaliKim29 Thank you for the references.

[@elliestell2696]

You are a go-getter

[@kathyengland3534]

Kim, I'm curious as to why you cut the old bean plant at the base rather than pull the whole plant out?

[@sielorstout1213]

Do the roots contain nitrogen???

[@GraftingTactick]

Great tips 👌💕

[@angelaraum1545]

Squash you don't even need to start ahead, just put in ground/big container

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Angela - direct seeding works great for squash this time of year too! I like to give them a little head start (garden beds are full) this way it saves me time and I have a transplant to pop into place as I pull plants out that are past their prime. Thanks for stopping by! Please visit my seed and garden shop, calikimgardenandhome.com, for CaliKim Seed Collections, fabric containers and signed copies of my book, Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy.

[@SachinSingh-xj7ip]

U've a very beautiful farm ❤️

[@CaliKim29]

You are so kind. This is our backyard! Thank. you!!

[@NewMindGarden]

How are you friend..?

[@CaliKim29]

Doing great! What are you planting this week in your garden? Thanks for stopping by!

[@NewMindGarden]

@@CaliKim29 I want to implant some pomegranate plants.. Can you give me some tips to prepare Potting mix..

[@CaliKim29]

You'll love growing pomegranates - so delicious! Prepare the potting mix just like you would for any other plant. Either use a bagged organic mix, or make your own. Watch the container garden series for videos on both, bit.ly/CaliKimContainerGardenSeriesPlaylist.

[@NewMindGarden]

@@CaliKim29 Thank you very much.. 😊

[@teriwilliams4212]

I have a dilemma. I planted seeds in smart pots for most of the plants you listed a week or two ago. They are already coming up! But I just got word that they will be painting our townhomes this week and I have to move everything off my decks. 😔 Will any of these grow indoors now or should I just pull everything and keep the soil in the pots? I also still have very green Tiny Tims that are full of tomatoes. I harvest some every day. Will they survive inside near a big window? It will be for 4 weeks. Thanks for any advice.

[@CaliKim29]

Hey Teri - awesome that you got new seeds started - no don't pull them! If you have a south facing window with 8 ish hours of sun , they'll do OK inside, but often windows don't give enough direct overhead light, and the seedlings get leggy. I'd highly recommend some easy grow lights to help your plants during the 4 weeks painting time, then put them outside where they'll really take off and you can harvest. Here's a vid that will help, bit.ly/CaliKim4EasyGrowLightSetUpsForStartingSeedsIndoors. Full instructions in my book, Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy -calikimgardenandhome.com/books/organic-gardening-for-everyone/. Now a good time to order your signed copy with the 20% off sale. Don't forget to transition them off, though, when you move them back outside, bit.ly/CaliKimHardenOffVegetableSeedlings2021. Keep me posted!

[@teriwilliams4212]

@@CaliKim29 thanks, Kim! That makes sense to get them used to being back outside again after being inside! I have your first book so I’ll take a look. You always know what to do! 😊

[@allthingspossible4569]

How do you eat scallop squash?

[@CaliKim29]

We love it sliced on the grill (brush with a little olive oil, chopped fresh herbs, salt and pepper), or chopped/sliced and roasted in the oven. Eat it similar to how you'd eat zucchini. Enjoy!

[@gardentours]

To have a fresh new wave of vegetables in August is a nice perspective 👍

[@CaliKim29]

It really is - you'll be so glad you started new ones come the end of August! Thanks for watching!

[@MikeM-uy6qp]

Best thing I did this year was build a light table for seedlings. Loved the comparison here. Would not have predicted the outcome. You said 'need pulled out.' Are you originally from Western PA?

[@CaliKim29]

Great job getting your grow lights set up - glad you enjoyed the comparison. It was a fun experiment! I grew up in Colorado, is that a PA phrase? Thanks for stopping by, Mike!

[@MikeM-uy6qp]

​@@CaliKim29I've long thought that verb usage a la 'need pulled out' instead of 'need pulling out' or 'need to be pulled out' was a western PA thing. My source for that was eastern PA kids at university making fun of my dialect, so take it with a grain of salt, I guess.

[@mariarea4851]

Is it true that bitter squash can make you sick ? If so what can be done to avoid ? Thanks !

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Maria - I've never that happen to me. Sometimes cucumbers can get bitter when left on the vine too long, or in heat. Cut off the ends, the middle is usually fine. Thanks for stopping by!

[@melsbeautifulgarden7733]

Hi Calikim thanks for this video. I was wondering what I should plant.

[@CaliKim29]

Perfect timing! What are you excited to plant, Melodee?

[@mirandalynn2996]

Every time I plant cucumber seeds in a tray or transplant them they do really bad but when I direct sow they do great. Is there something I’m doing wrong?

[@CaliKim29]

Cucumbers don't like to have their roots disturbed, so just try to handle them gently when you transplant them. Hope this helps! Thanks for stopping by Miranda!

[@mirandalynn2996]

@@CaliKim29 ahh that makes a ton of sense. Thank you so much! I love your videos and am always learning so much from you I really appreciate all the tips & information you give us 💕

[@KASA0828]

Any suggestions on grow lights?

[@gardeningmorewithjo3993]

Ha kim is it to late to plant suger baby watermelon zone 8 ga.

[@CaliKim29]

Sugar Babies take about 90 days from seed to harvest and love full sun (6+ hours a day), temps 70-90 F. If you have this much time left of warm weather in GA, you are good to go to start from seed. Otherwise you might want to pick up a transplant at the garden center to save you some time! Have fun!

[@thehealingberrygarden9608]

Wow, such an energetic video, Kim! You are beaming with joy, good vibes and energy!

[@CaliKim29]

Hello my friend - Thank you so much, you're so kind! Been thinking about you with all the flooding in Germany. Hope you all are safe! Although judging by your stunning harvests I see on IG, I bet you're not in the flood zone! Keep us posted!

[@jackiehorsley9263]

Kim your plants look great I planted beans and squash wish you luck on yours

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks, Jackie! Hope your garden is thriving too!

[@es5605]

Can you please explain why you do not remove the roots of the plants you replaced? Thank you!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi E S - If there is space, I like to leave the roots in as they decompose and add more organic matter to the soil (as in the cukes, beans). The tomato container was a little tight, so I removed the roots on that one. Thanks for stopping by!

[@es5605]

Wow I never thought of that! Thank you! 😊

[@nikkinorman4254]

You are so beautiful, I like your face

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks, Nikki! 😃

[@ADONAIsays-so]

I order seeds, will I still have time to plant harvest these harvest wise, as enough time still?? I'm in S. Illinois.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Mr. C - It takes around 6-8 weeks of warm temps (60-90 F) for the veggies I mentioned in this video to go from seed to harvest, if you have that much time of warm weather left there in Illinois, go for it - come the end of August you'll be so glad you did! Thanks for stopping by!

[@ADONAIsays-so]

@@CaliKim29 Those temps are easy for us here. Thanks Kim.

[@colorme77]

so I see that you left the roots to the cucumbers in the pot after you clipped them..I always thought u had to remove the old roots. do you do the same when pulling out tomatoe plants to plant more fall crops??

[@bethrubenstein3897]

I am wondering the same thing!

[@CaliKim29]

Great question - If there is space, I like to leave the roots in as they decompose and add more organic matter to the soil (as in the cukes, beans). The tomato container was a little tight, so I removed the roots on that one. Thanks for stopping by!

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Beth - see my reply below. 😀 Thanks for the visit and good luck with you new late summer veggies!

[@shervegas]

This year I had lots of peppers and cherry tomatoes

[@CaliKim29]

Glad to hear your garden is thriving - growing your own veggies is so rewarding! Thanks for watching, Sherin!

[@doctorhousemd566]

Its never to late kim theres always something to Plant ! Great video,!

[@CaliKim29]

So true, always! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cheesekake1841]

Where do you get the "worm casting" and the other 2 liquids that you use to make the "tea" for your plants?

[@CaliKim29]

All the links for products in use in my videos are in the video description (along with any discount codes) to make it easy for you to find. Thanks for stopping by!

[@cheesekake1841]

@@CaliKim29 Hi Kim, Thanks for your reply. A few more questions if you don't mind: Would you recommend to grow lavender in a smart pot? And if so which size of the pot do you recommend? I am in zone 7 having a hard time to grow lavender and so I'm thinking of trying it out in a pot that I can move it into the house over winter, and I'd like a light, airy pot that's easier to move around. If you have a video about how to grow lavender I would love to watch. Thanks very much!

[@mariemoffett7642]

Thanks for the Indoor/outdoor demo. Won’t the spider mites/pests attack the new plants ?

[@prakashraogilakamsetty350]

You are a great 👍👍👍

[@B3praizer]

5th

[@CaliKim29]

Sure, there's always that possibility with anything you plant. But will keep a close eye on it, and be spraying if they pop up. Circle of life, no guarantees! Thanks for stopping by, Marie!

[@renaabragan1391]

Hello… I’m at Las Vegas Nevada and I love planting is it ok to plant here ? Or only in your area?

[@Moon..Shadow]

That's a wide open question. But, as hot it is there, you might have a short growing season in the fall. Do a little research on what and when to grow in Las Vegas.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Rana, yes you can plant these quick growing veggies in just about any area right now. Vegas is super hot, you'll want to use shade cloth to protect your veggies when it's over 90 ish degrees, which I bet is just about every day in the summer. Here's a video that will help with hot weather gardening, bit.ly/CaliKimGardenHeatWaveSurvival. Thanks for stopping by!

[@Moon..Shadow]

It's been 103 to 111F here, and my tomatoes aren't ripening, they just get soft after hanging green for weeks. I'm getting okra, under safe cloth and my long neck squash is trying. (I got a late start. If it weren't in pots so I can pull it into the shade during the hottest parts of the day, I don't think it would make. My tomato plant is still healthy, as it's very big and I'm hoping for good tomatoes when the weather finally cools into the 90s.

[@CaliKim29]

Sounds like a scorcher of a summer, but you've got a good strategy. Stay cool!

[@hopeking3588]

I'm really enjoying growing green's!

[@CaliKim29]

Homegrown greens are the best, glad your loving them! Have fun!

[@roserizzo3094]

Enjoyed the video! Thank you!

[@CaliKim29]

So glad you enjoyed it - appreciate the visit, Rose!

[@zahran5368]

Can I plant pumpkin now?

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Zahara, It takes around 90-120 days (depending on the variety, smaller will be ready sooner, larger will take longer) of warm temps (70-90 F) and full sunlight (6+ hours a day) for pumpkins to go from seed to harvest, if you have that much time in the season left, go for it! Thanks for stopping by!

[@ashrafghaly1719]

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[@qwertyqaz2227]

How about corn?

[@CaliKim29]

It takes around 60-120 days of warm temps (70-90 F) for corn to go from seed to harvest (depending on the variety and the weather) , if you have that much time in the season left, go for it! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Syl91765]

When’s the best time to grow peas.

[@CaliKim29]

Hi Sylvia, Peas are a cool weather veggie and thrive when the temps are 75 F and below. They'll even take light frosts! For best results, plant when the temps are favorable in your area. For a detailed description of cool and warm weather veggies, pick up a copy of my book "Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy", calikimgardenandhome.com/books/organic-gardening-for-everyone/. You'll love growing your own peas!

[@Syl91765]

Thank you for the reply. I live in SoCal Los Angeles County. We recently had fresh peas in June and they were tender and delicious. Next season I’m planting them.

[@shervegas]

You look great!

[@CaliKim29]

Thank you, Sherin!

[@vee5032]

Thank you Kim, I just add some new cucumbers beans and squash so happy to keep growing 😁

[@CaliKim29]

Wonderful, you'll be set with your late summer harvests!

[@Koleycole23]

First ❤️

[@CaliKim29]

Thanks, Nicoleneer - appreciate you stopping by! What are you planting this week?

[@CaliKim29]

Fantastic!

[@theFatgirlchronicles]

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