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Earth Star Plant Care Complete Guide to Growing Cryptanthus
Watch my Earth Star Plant Care Complete Guide to Growing Cryptanthus! In this video, I share tips and tricks for growing the stunning Red Earth Star, a tropical bromeliad that's perfect for adding a pop of red to your indoor garden. Learn about its lighting, watering, and soil needs, plus how to manage its unique flowering cycle. Watch now to discover why this plant is a must-have for houseplant enthusiasts!
I also have a complete guide to growing Earth Stars at: staygreengarden.com/earth-star-plant-care/
You can buy your own Earth Star on Amazon here: amzn.to/4fW2hqr
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How To Grow Begonia Maculata
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Discover how to grow Begonia Maculata, also known as the Polka Dot Begonia or Angel Wing Begonia. This beautiful tropical houseplant, with its distinctive spotted leaves and red undersides, can grow up to four feet tall and makes a striking addition to any indoor garden. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced plant lover, I'll share essential tips on light requirements, watering, soil pref...
How To Grow Tricolor Hoya Krimson Queen
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Learning how to grow Tricolor Hoya Krimson Queen isn't rocket science - in fact, this stunning houseplant is a true joy to care for! With its eye-catching variegated leaves featuring splashes of white, cream, and green, it's a showstopper in any indoor garden. Plus, when mature, it rewards patient plant owners with clusters of sweet-smelling pink flowers. Whether you let it trail from a hanging...
Raven ZZ Plant Care Complete Zamioculcas zamiifolia Guide
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Want to grow the Raven ZZ Plant care but worried you might mess up? While these gorgeous black plants might look like they need special attention, they're actually one of the most forgiving houseplants you can grow. Raven ZZ Plant Care made simple! Discover how to grow this stunning black beauty with our easy guide. Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike. staygreengarden.com/raven-zz-plan...
Back In My Closet Again
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So I'm back in my closet again with a sneak peek inside. I have been really busy building a new website Heavenly Houseplants at: heavenlyhouseplants.com/ It is a combination Amazon store and blog and I have been busy writing the hundreds of blog posts for it. Long way to go but please check it out. I am finding my interests morphing from growing vegetables to growing houseplants. So my closet h...
How To Care for a Peace Lily Indoors
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Learn everything you need to know about How To Care for a Peace Lily Indoors! In this video, I'll show you how to keep these stunning tropical plants happy and blooming with tips on light, water, soil, and humidity. Perfect for beginners, Peace Lilies are practically bulletproof and can even handle low light conditions (though they'll flower best in bright indirect light). I'll also share my ex...
How To Care for Indoor Jade Plants
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Learn How To Care for Indoor Jade Plants (Hummel's Sunset Succulent) with this comprehensive guide. Discover essential tips for light requirements, watering schedules, and optimal growing conditions. Find out why this slow-growing African succulent makes a perfect long-living houseplant that can thrive for up to 70 years! Perfect for beginners and those with limited space. Full article: staygre...
How To Grow and Care for Red Anthurium
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Learn How To Grow and Care for Red Anthuriums. Their glossy red and vibrant scarlet blooms make them a stunning addition to any indoor garden space. These tropical beauties, also known as Flamingo Flowers or Laceleaf, are prized for their long-lasting flowers and relatively easy care requirements. This video will explore what you need to know about red Anthurium plant care. You can buy this Red...
How To Grow Rattlesnake Plant (Calathea lancifolia)
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Learn How To Grow Rattlesnake Plant with this helpful guide. Discover the beauty of Calathea lancifolia and get expert tips on light, water, humidity, and soil requirements to keep this stunning houseplant thriving in your home. Read the full article at: staygreengarden.com/caring-for-rattlesnake-plant/
Flamingo Queen Angel Wing Begonia
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Discover the stunning Flamingo Queen Angel Wing Begonia! Learn about this unique plant with polka-dotted leaves and beautiful pink flowers. I have been busy working on a new ecommerce site called Heavenly Houseplants.com (heavenlyhouseplants.com/) and discovered Angel Wing Begonias while searching for products for it. I'll share care tips on light, humidity, and pruning to help your Flamingo Qu...
Red Aglaonema Care A Guide to Growing Chinese Evergreens
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Discover the secrets to caring for the stunning Red Aglaonema, also known as Chinese Evergreen. Learn about light requirements, ideal temperature, and soil needs for this easy-to-grow houseplant. I'll share my experience with Costa Farms and give you tips on how to keep your Red Aglaonema thriving. Check out my full care guide in the article linked below! staygreengarden.com/red-aglaonema-care/...
Best Moss Poles for Plants Top 3 Moss Poles Revealed
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Discover the top 3 moss poles for your climbing plants! In this video, we review and compare the Mosser Lee Spagnum Moss Pole, Supro Moss Pole, and Organo Republic Coco Coir Pole. Learn about their features, pros, and cons to help you choose the best support for your Monstera, Pothos, and other vining plants. Find out which pole offers the best water retention, ease of use, and overall value fo...
How To Use a Moss Pole
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Learn how to use a moss pole to support and encourage climbing in your houseplants like pothos and philodendrons. This tutorial covers the benefits of moss poles, how to install them, and tips for maintaining moisture. Discover why moss poles can lead to larger, healthier leaves and how they compare to other support options. Read the full article: staygreengarden.com/how-to-use-a-moss-pole/
Growing Red Potatoes in Containers
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Howdy, folks! Today we're digging into growing red potatoes in containers. Whether you're short on space or just want to try something new, I'll show you how to grow tasty spuds right on your porch or even indoors. We'll cover everything from picking the right container to harvesting your homegrown taters. So grab a cup of coffee and let's get growing! Full article: staygreengarden.com/growing-...
Duspro Green Stackable Mesh Moss Pole
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Discover how to use the Duspro Green Stackable Mesh Moss Pole for climbing plants like Monstera and Pothos. In this review, I demonstrate how to install the pole, discuss its features, and compare it to other options. Learn why this moss pole is a great choice for encouraging vertical growth in your houseplants. Full article at: staygreengarden.com/duspro-green-stackable-mesh-moss-pole-review/ ...
How To Grow N' Joy Pothos
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How To Grow N' Joy Pothos
Pearls & Jade Tropical Pothos Plant Easy to Care for
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Pearls & Jade Tropical Pothos Plant Easy to Care for
Variegated Heartleaf Philodendron Care
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Variegated Heartleaf Philodendron Care
How To Grow Swiss Chard In An AeroGarden Week 2
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How To Grow Swiss Chard In An AeroGarden Week 2
How To Care for a Prayer Plant Easy Prayer Plant Care Indoors
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How To Care for a Prayer Plant Easy Prayer Plant Care Indoors
Squash Mosaic Virus Green Onions and Carrots Too
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Squash Mosaic Virus Green Onions and Carrots Too
Seascape Hydroponic Strawberries Replant Week 1
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Seascape Hydroponic Strawberries Replant Week 1
How To Grow Swiss Chard In An AeroGarden
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How To Grow Swiss Chard In An AeroGarden
Easy Hydroponic Strawberry Nutrient Formula TPS ONE
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Easy Hydroponic Strawberry Nutrient Formula TPS ONE
TPS ONE Liquid One Part Plant Nutrient
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TPS ONE Liquid One Part Plant Nutrient
Philodendron Plowmanii Silver Cloud Is It a Crawler or Climber?
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Philodendron Plowmanii Silver Cloud Is It a Crawler or Climber?
How To Ad a Monstera Support Pole
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How To Ad a Monstera Support Pole
Monstera Deliciosa Swiss Cheese Plant Unboxong
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Monstera Deliciosa Swiss Cheese Plant Unboxong
Philodendron Glorious Unboxed and Potted Up
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Philodendron Glorious Unboxed and Potted Up
ORGANO REPUBLIC MONSTERA PLANT SELF WATERING COCO COIR POLE
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ORGANO REPUBLIC MONSTERA PLANT SELF WATERING COCO COIR POLE

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  • @joepalermo3836
    @joepalermo3836 14 годин тому

    Thank you! Thank you ! 👍

  • @talitherose
    @talitherose 20 днів тому

    How is the Clementine tree going now? We have a sprout and are just about to plant it indoors sunlight isn’t the problem, but we’re still figuring out the soil and nutrients it needs. Thanks!

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 20 днів тому

      It's doing fine but still has not flowered yet. It is in a coco coir and perlite mix and I feed and water it about once a week. Check out Jobes citrus spikes amzn.to/48xN8sI

  • @missingpunctuation
    @missingpunctuation 28 днів тому

    Why flood and drain rather than just a constant water level?

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 28 днів тому

      You want capillary action not flooding and also perlite would float

  • @allabokovaya8331
    @allabokovaya8331 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the info!

  • @Lori-h5y
    @Lori-h5y Місяць тому

    It's a pretty flower.

  • @candipurple4405
    @candipurple4405 Місяць тому

    Do you have a lot of issues with bugs ?

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS Місяць тому

      Not usually. The only problem I have ever had was spider mites because indoors it's warm and dry in my apartment and they love that. Usually not a big problem but this year has been a problem.

  • @akmaristify
    @akmaristify Місяць тому

    Usually sweet potatoes are harvested after 3 months.

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS Місяць тому

      Maybe in the South but I think they might take longer in my closet. Anyway I wasn't in a hurry and was waiting for them to flower before harvesting but they never did flower.

  • @maxheap7631
    @maxheap7631 Місяць тому

    The leaf formation looks very cool 👍

  • @dontbanmebrodontbanme5403
    @dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 Місяць тому

    Day neutral, otherwise known as everbearing.

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS Місяць тому

      Yes and day neutral and everbearing are actually different

  • @gregzeigler3850
    @gregzeigler3850 2 місяці тому

    Even the tiny ones are great as a side dish cooked in beef gravy(if you collect enough of them) or used whole in stews or soups. The wife and I don't waste any food source if we can...

  • @alicceeee
    @alicceeee 2 місяці тому

    people that make these youtube tutorial videos for us are the best ⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @jenniferm3572
    @jenniferm3572 2 місяці тому

    Holy $heet is what I’m thinking too!! Wow!!!!!! That’s pretty amazing

  • @jenniferm3572
    @jenniferm3572 2 місяці тому

    Hey, I say if you get more than you put in, you did well. It’s pretty impressive you grew those indoors. Didn’t know that was possible. Enjoy 👍👍

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 2 місяці тому

      I am always 😀😀trying to get better at growing but really anything that grows outdoors can always be grown indoors as long as you have enough space and light😀🌱🪴

  • @nexstardigitalcreative9721
    @nexstardigitalcreative9721 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this! They are gobbling up my butternut squash!

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 2 місяці тому

      Get rid of them fast. I lost mine because of a virus they transmitted even after they were gone. Hope you have better luck.

  • @carvalhofarmgoa4050
    @carvalhofarmgoa4050 2 місяці тому

    Good plant😊

  • @carvalhofarmgoa4050
    @carvalhofarmgoa4050 2 місяці тому

    Hi 😊😊😊

  • @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin
    @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin 3 місяці тому

    TFS💚

  • @joshuahoyer1279
    @joshuahoyer1279 3 місяці тому

    Very neat! I wonder just how sustainable and cost efficient this even is though. So much energy input required to deliver that light and oxygen throughout the several months it takes to get a good yield. But if you're in a climate that doesn't get enough heat and light anyway, then this seems like a viable way to get it done!

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 3 місяці тому

      Well LEDS dont use much electricity but I cant grow them outdoors in my climate. Cost effective? Probably not but a fun project and I doubt I would ever see a 4+ pound anywhere else.

  • @joepalermo3836
    @joepalermo3836 3 місяці тому

    Thank you !!!!!

  • @thedude9417
    @thedude9417 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing brother, what kinda wattage are you using on them?

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 3 місяці тому

      Its an old 250 watt COB 3500k spectrum

    • @thedude9417
      @thedude9417 3 місяці тому

      @@SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS that's good to know I have something similar but only about 80 watt I think. I will give it a shot sometime. Thanks again

  • @nealburke
    @nealburke 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for posting this chris. I tried gorwing outside but my garden is a hotspot for cats around the street. They just came in and chill there and sometimes likes to dig and sit in my soil bags. I will give this indoor cupboard idea a try. hopefully itll work out. Love this setup.

  • @ourv9603
    @ourv9603 4 місяці тому

    You still have to refill the buckets. DRIP is easier. !

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 4 місяці тому

      Yes every few days. But if you use drip you have to refill your reservoir. I use drip indoors but it's not practical for me outdoors.

  • @rdwakefield
    @rdwakefield 4 місяці тому

    Didn't see it growing...

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 4 місяці тому

      No that was another video this one was just planting. ua-cam.com/video/x1dJ8DQiz8k/v-deo.html

  • @karensinclair1954
    @karensinclair1954 4 місяці тому

    Thank you. I'm going to be doing this exactly this way. Tip on spacing is perfect.

  • @rushryte
    @rushryte 4 місяці тому

    Great video... How many seeds to you put in each pod?

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 4 місяці тому

      Usually 2 or 3 because not all seeds germinate. Thin to the best single plant.

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    Everything looks great! Thanks for sharing! Take care of yourself! Happy gardening! God Bless!!!👍🙏❤😊

  • @DanielAlexander-l3t
    @DanielAlexander-l3t 4 місяці тому

    Plant in soilthe roots will come better

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed your video! That tomato really took off! Thanks for all yours tips! Take care of yourself! Happy gardening! God Bless!!!👍🙏❤😀

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video on the SPIDER FARMER SF 2000! Been trying to decide what kind of lights to get for an indoor grow room. To start I'm wanting to grow lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, celery, parsley, and maybe some microgreens! So exciting!!! Take care of yourself, Steve! Happy Gardening! God Bless!!!👍🙏❤😀

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    I definitely need to get some lettuce started. Store bought lettuce is just sad! Thanks for the video, Steve! Take care of yourself! Happy Gardening! God Bless!!!👍🙏❤😊

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video, Steve! I may have to add a cucumber to my list for my indoor garden. Take care of yourself! Happy gardening! God Bless!!!👍🙏❤😊

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video! Really enjoying your content. Take care of yourself! God Bless!!!👍🙏❤😊

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    Great video! Thank you, Steve!!! God's Blessings Be With You!!!👍🙏❤😊

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video, Steve! God Bless!!!👍🙏❤😊

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    Hello, Steve! Thanks for the video!👍🙏❤😊

  • @tialevall9266
    @tialevall9266 4 місяці тому

    It's so exciting to see someone growing full size tomato plants indoors! Most of the videos I've stumbled on are for Tiny Tim and Red Robin. I have plenty of space indoors and would like to grow Sweet 100s ,a beef steak type variety, and maybe an Early Girl along with a bush zucchini, some type of sweet pepper, and a hot pepper for my hubbie. Thank you so much for posting this! I'll definitely be checking out your other videos. God's Blessings Be With You!!!👍🙏❤😊

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 4 місяці тому

      I am not a fan of cherry tomatoes they taste different. Early girl is good but I think beefsteak have the best flavor. Peppers do great indoors too hot and sweet and they are smaller plants compared to tomatoes unless you grow tomatoes vertically.😀

  • @kmccurtis19
    @kmccurtis19 5 місяців тому

    Nice job. I’m going to transfer my strawberry plants from outside to indoors and grow in dirt so that next year the runners will have a head start. I’ll bring them in at the end of summer.

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 5 місяців тому

      Great just make sure they are day neutral or overbearing for year round crops.

  • @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin
    @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin 5 місяців тому

    Nice video 😊

  • @PaintAllThat
    @PaintAllThat 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting this! I just purchased two Aerogarden Harvest units on Facebook Marketplace for about what I would pay for one new. One had not been used at all. I think people find out that the consumables are going to cost about a buck a plant and lose interest. I happened to have some Root Riots on hand, so I just planted some seeds that I had pre-sprouted. I cut the Root Riot down one side and gently inserted the sprout. Now the really great and important thing that you didn't mention is that I will be able to repot my babies without having to remove the plastic cage, so no damage to roots. Also, these pods are peat moss which can decompose in my organic garden, while I have no idea what the Aerogarden plugs contain. I can buy these at a little over 28 cents, making them very cost effective. Of course, using anything other than Aerogarden supplies probably voids the warranty. Someone should tag the @RootRiot.

  • @ReXora25
    @ReXora25 5 місяців тому

    Do i need to add calcium and magnesium to this to start my seedlings if i had worm castings mix with it and pumice?

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 5 місяців тому

      No you dont for seedlings but you will want to add it later when they are larger.

    • @ReXora25
      @ReXora25 5 місяців тому

      @@SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS How do I do that and is worm poop all it needs or is cal mag all I need? I wanna do this right soon as I get this.

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 5 місяців тому

      @@ReXora25 Worm castings are great but they are really a supplement and cant provide all your plant needs. If you are in coco coir you will need calmag and you will need a good basic balanced fertilizer no matter what you grow in

  • @claudeloi
    @claudeloi 5 місяців тому

    The handling of your camera really makes me feel dizzy. Had to quit watching before I throw up.

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 5 місяців тому

      Commenting on 4 year old video my best advice is don't watch

  • @brandonterry6194
    @brandonterry6194 6 місяців тому

    GRATITUDE 💥🥔💥

  • @brandonterry6194
    @brandonterry6194 6 місяців тому

    GRATITUDE💥🌶💥

  • @jokibud1969
    @jokibud1969 6 місяців тому

    Thaks for tips st end .dubbed

  • @jokibud1969
    @jokibud1969 6 місяців тому

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  • @ivan11h
    @ivan11h 6 місяців тому

    Is that coco peat? If you would choose again what medium would you choose? I am thinking about coco chips for my own potatoes.

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 6 місяців тому

      Yes it's coco coir. I would and do use it for everything I grow. I use it as a hydroponic grow medium meaning its always kept moist and fed with nutrient solution at every watering which is about every 3-4 hours using top feed drip. I have not used chips but my understanding is they are used more as an additive to improve drainage. They might be too coarse for potatoes but I could be wrong. I have grown regular potatoes in straight canna coco coir with great results,

    • @ivan11h
      @ivan11h 6 місяців тому

      @@SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS do you put a specific number of gallons each time you water? How often do you have to make a 20 gal batch? Them taters drink crazy I bet.

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 6 місяців тому

      @@ivan11h Depends on the plants. When I was growing sweet potatoes I had 4 5 gallon buckets and my 27 gallon reservoir needed replacing every 5 days. I use a timer to water and there are 4 drippers per pot and its set for 4 minutes on every 3 hours when lights are on. I never measured how much water per pot.

    • @ivan11h
      @ivan11h 6 місяців тому

      @@SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS yep, thanks. Gonna have to try my own setup. I live in the tropics and plan to grow in 100-gal bags. I want to see if I will be able to harvest 4 times per year on 90-day maturity.

  • @KaysunEntertainment
    @KaysunEntertainment 6 місяців тому

    I have liquid fertilizer, but i have been using diluted bokashi tea instead for about a week or so, is that ok or should I go back to the liquid fertilizer?

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 6 місяців тому

      I dont use organics in hydroponic systems because they can cause bad things to grow in the reservoir or plug dripper lines. But if you are not running hydroponics either is ok and I think you could use both but watch your plants and see how they react.

    • @KaysunEntertainment
      @KaysunEntertainment 6 місяців тому

      @@SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS I don't have a watering system, I just water each plant directly, but all my plants are in coco perlite. So it's ok to use either bokashi tea or the liquid fertilizer?

    • @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS
      @SMALLFARMSBIGIDEAS 6 місяців тому

      Bokashi tea is very acidic so use sparingly and make sure your liquid fertilizer contains magnesium.

  • @KaysunEntertainment
    @KaysunEntertainment 6 місяців тому

    Very informative. Thank you!

  • @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin
    @urbanbackyardcontainergardenin 6 місяців тому

    Nice video. Thanks for sharing💚🫶🏾🐝🌻

  • @ericwilliams626
    @ericwilliams626 6 місяців тому

    I finally was able to germinate melon seeds and I didn't do a damn thing. The two containers I have multiple seeds in were washed, rinsed, etc and placed in a glass bowl with an LED overhead light a distance away and allowed them to dry out. Dry out not wet. None of my wet seeds ever did this. It's drying them out and they don't need to be separated. All these videos are bogus. In addition, I germinated seeds by putting them in a small pot W Miracle Grow SEED SOIL. Water profusely and put in direct sunlight. Took about 3 days to germinate two of the many.