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  • @forhumanpeople
    @forhumanpeople 4 роки тому +9

    @texasprepper2 - try using two 1x1 wood strips under bags. tis will air prune roots on bottom of bag. this will make it easier to remove plant at end of season.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      Hmmmmm... that's a great idea!

  • @deerpark39
    @deerpark39 3 роки тому +5

    Some of my grow bags are sitting in a kiddie pool. Those plants look great!

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  3 роки тому +3

      Kiddie pools are great for grow bags!
      My brother uses them too 👍😎

  • @sickofgreyhats
    @sickofgreyhats Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for any help with the Grow Bags. Im on 3rd floor and im not 20 anymore. Im trying to learn about growing potatoes bcuz I go thru quit a bit of them. I eat tomato sauce. Im wondering if I can make my own Marinara/pizza sauce. I think that might be a little too ambitious. There's more important things to learn. So thank you. 👍 New subscriber and a Massachusetts Trump girl.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  Рік тому

      Well, thanks so much for watching and subscribing Massachusetts Trump girl 😊
      I think you can do anything you set your mind to!

  • @Dragonalynn
    @Dragonalynn 3 місяці тому

    Excellent idea. I think under bed totes would probably do nicely. My tomatoes did very well in grow bags. So did my peppers. Corks could make good plugs.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  3 місяці тому

      That's a great idea, thanks! 😊

  • @4KidsandaFarm
    @4KidsandaFarm 4 роки тому +3

    So many cool ways to grow food!

  • @midsouthhomestead7527
    @midsouthhomestead7527 Рік тому

    Hi from Southwest TN. I know this was 2 years ago.
    I have been taking potting mix bags. Cutting little holes 3-4 inches from the bottom of the bag. Fitting them down in the grow bag. Then fill. It works so good for me.
    During the winter, I save several peppers. My garage is south facing. It take them in and out daily. Except when it is under 45 degrees. I over winter them plus I get peppers in the winter. It works the best with Jalapeno and Cayenne Peppers.
    I take a bloom and pollinate each bloom.
    Also I top them out before winter by cutting growth from the top. And pruning any dead or yellowing growth. In spring, I do it again and add more dirt and fertilizer.
    I enjoy your video. You have great tips as well.
    🌻👩🏼‍🌾🌻

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  Рік тому +1

      I tried that one winter. I took some peppers in the barn… In and out all winter.
      As I remember it they did pretty decent but not absolutely fantastic. You’re probably doing something right, where I was doing something wrong 😊

  • @demetrashelton1688
    @demetrashelton1688 4 роки тому +2

    Great video thanks for filming

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @kirstenwhitworth8079
    @kirstenwhitworth8079 4 роки тому +2

    I'm really fond of concrete mixing tubs; they are cheap and easy to source at DIY stores. Don't know about the plugs, though.
    Kiddie wading pools, too - but I'm moving away from those cause they're so big. The small ones are 3'-4' in diameter.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      I'm familiar with those.
      They would work

  • @philiphackett5059
    @philiphackett5059 2 роки тому +1

    I am trying grow bags for the first time. The trays are so expensive. I just ordered a tray for a dog crate.. 21 bucks and holds 6 7 gallon grow bags. Not to deep but going to try it.
    Love your videos.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  2 роки тому +2

      That is awesome!
      You can try these too: www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-Automotive-7-Quart-Drain-Pan-7QDP-19-Black/463320093
      But, may not be big enough.
      Research it as to how big the diameter is

    • @Nunyah_Bidness
      @Nunyah_Bidness 6 місяців тому

      ​@@BIGALTX If the basic oil change/oil drain pans are large enough for folks then I'd recommend getting the $1.25 versions that you should be able to find at any of the Dollar Tree (now the $1.25 & up) stores. I've put dozens to use for multiple purposes in my garden the past few years.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  6 місяців тому

      @@Nunyah_Bidness Great tip. thanks!

  • @admcc56
    @admcc56 4 роки тому +1

    I just cut some of the new tomato plant growth and made "clone" plants. they will wilt down but soon put on roots and perk right up. That way I had a new plant that was better than allowing the old "used up" plant to continue. Hopefully, I will get a fall bumper crop of tomatoes.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      One of these in the grow bags was a clone I made several months ago to replace one that died

    • @deerpark39
      @deerpark39 3 роки тому

      I want to learn to clone.

    • @articmars1
      @articmars1 2 роки тому +1

      @@deerpark39 when it comes to tomatoes its as easy as taking a cutting and putting it in a class of water till it roots.

  • @danielleterry180
    @danielleterry180 4 роки тому +2

    You have me sold on wicking tubs I am here in Texas also been asking farmers for their tubs it’s funny cause they act like they don’t know what I am asking so hitting up the co op asking if they know who I can ask for those tubs if not going on internet and buying them want to get my fall garden planted

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      They are out there... just have to look for them :)

    • @kirstenwhitworth8079
      @kirstenwhitworth8079 4 роки тому

      Try concrete mixing tubs from a DIY store. Kiddie wading pools (Walmart) work, too.

    • @danielleterry180
      @danielleterry180 4 роки тому +1

      Kirsten Whitworth thank you

  • @honeygirlsapiary
    @honeygirlsapiary 2 роки тому

    That’s how I LOVE to eat okra!!

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  2 роки тому +1

      Hahaha... nice!

  • @dinosanchez8528
    @dinosanchez8528 Рік тому

    Excellent thanks!

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @teresacoffman5529
    @teresacoffman5529 4 роки тому +3

    Put the okra on skewers and grill it. Not slimy and really good!

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      Not slimy if grilled...?
      Thanks for the tip...I'll have to try it.
      How long on the grill?
      What do you look for... color change?

    • @teresacoffman5529
      @teresacoffman5529 4 роки тому +2

      TexasPrepper2 the hubby likes to baste the okra in a bit of oil or butter and season. Choose your fav seasoning. Doneness depends on whether it is still firm or has softened. Typically takes about 10-15 minutes on top rack.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      Thanks!

  • @peach3611
    @peach3611 4 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @redtobertshateshandles
    @redtobertshateshandles 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the proverb. I'm a little bit too aggressive. Tomatoes are expendable. Just have more seedlings ready and ditch the old plants. Subbed.

  • @benadams8989
    @benadams8989 2 роки тому

    Good job 👏

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  2 роки тому

      Thank you Ben! 😎

  • @brandyburgess8267
    @brandyburgess8267 3 місяці тому

    How long does the water last in the bottom of the tray? How much water do you put in the tray? I have 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20 gallon grow bags. Is it necessary to water from the top also?

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  3 місяці тому

      I like to try to keep about 2 inches in the tray. But it really depends on how hot it is. You can water from the top or put water in the tray doesn’t make any difference.

  • @treetopchic
    @treetopchic 7 місяців тому

    I keep coming back to this video and wondering if id be saving myself a lot of trouble using trays. What grow zone are you? Im in missouri 6, so water is hit and miss.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  7 місяців тому +1

      Zone 8.
      East Texas

  • @barbarabello4148
    @barbarabello4148 4 роки тому +1

    Where and what do you suggest getting the trays to put under the grow bags. I’m new to this been using earthboxes. Please help me

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому +1

      Hoss Tools has some trays that will do a good job. They weren't quiet big enough for these 10 gallon bags, but would do 7 gallon or smaller. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOSS TOOLS HERE: bit.ly/homesteadadvisor
      Look under GARDEN TOOLS - SEED STARTING SUPPLIES.
      Also for another idea, watch again at about 11 minutes in.

    • @tcanderson1313
      @tcanderson1313 3 роки тому

      I am growing in grow bags and earthboxes and they are both producing quite well. I find the earthboxes less labor intensive in terms of needing water.

  • @crazysquirrel9425
    @crazysquirrel9425 3 роки тому

    Rainwater has dissolved oxygen in it.
    It also washes out salts that accumulate.
    Now what do you do about mosquitoes?

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  3 роки тому +1

      Used this last year: amzn.to/2R3K6JA
      Seemed to work great.
      I'll try to do a video on it next week.
      Stay tuned!

    • @crazysquirrel9425
      @crazysquirrel9425 3 роки тому

      @@BIGALTX Many thanks!

  • @JC-Utopic-Gauntlet
    @JC-Utopic-Gauntlet 10 місяців тому

    put the holes at the level you wish to drain. no need for plugs.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  10 місяців тому

      I used the plugs in the hottest part of the summer when I wanted to trap all the water I could

  • @maiedgar8791
    @maiedgar8791 8 місяців тому

    How about green alge on grow bag they look like fungus? If he responds will be helpful.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  8 місяців тому

      I don’t think it’s a fungus. Just algae, no big deal.

  • @paul_devos
    @paul_devos 2 роки тому

    What are those trays?
    Or anyone else have any suggestions you can buy on Amazon for the water collector/holder under the bags?
    I was thinking a few 2x6's and then put a tarp over it and the bags in it...

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  2 роки тому

      I've seen folks do what you are describing.
      Depending on the size of your bags, you could use something like this:
      www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-Automotive-7-Quart-Drain-Pan-7QDP-19-Black/463320093

  • @brandyburgess8267
    @brandyburgess8267 3 місяці тому

    With this system will an irrigation system be needed?

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  3 місяці тому

      "Needed"... no
      Preferred... yes
      I always like to use a drip system when I can

    • @brandyburgess8267
      @brandyburgess8267 3 місяці тому

      ​@@BIGALTX thank you

  • @TorahFirma
    @TorahFirma 4 роки тому +2

    Do you know if potatoes would work in containers like this? We had horrible problems with moles this year, and my potatoes ended up being a total wash. :(

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому +1

      This guy grows a LOT of potatoes in plastic pots.
      Not sure about grow bags, but I'm going to try it :)

    • @dianeladico1769
      @dianeladico1769 4 роки тому +2

      I've done potatoes in grow bags just fine. The felt ones need more watering than the ones made from tarp-like material but either way the plants grow well.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      @@dianeladico1769 Great to know, Diane.
      Is the production good?

    • @dianeladico1769
      @dianeladico1769 4 роки тому +2

      @@BIGALTX Yes, it is. You need a container size to approximate the area the plant would have in the ground if you want maximum production. Most potato grow bags are big enough but I've used all kinds/sizes of bags, pots and containers and gotten good results. Fingerlings need less room, about 3 (nursery) gallons. I cut the seed potatoes to 1-2 eyes for containers.
      Do you know Home Grown Veg? He's a rockstar of small container growing. He'll get 1.5+ pounds reliably from a 10 inch bucket with one small seed potato. Allotment Diary uses bigger containers. Just to give you an idea of the range and what you can expect. If you have the time, they're worth watching.
      One caveat: containers heat up faster than in-ground and once the soil temp hits 80 tuber growth is done so start them early. You can also start them in late summer and let them mature into fall since you have such a long season. By the time the fall crop starts making tubers it will be cool enough. HGV's 'fast start' process gives a great head start for Spring planting.
      Looking forward to your container potato videos!

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому +3

      Diane Ladico
      I’ve watched several of Allotment’s videos. He gets massive production!

  • @dianeladico1769
    @dianeladico1769 4 роки тому +1

    Never tried it but another UA-camr inserts soaked skewers into the stem end of okra and grills it. He claims the okrasickles aren't slimy.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому +2

      "Okrasickles"... I love it!
      Someone else commented here that they were great on the grill.
      thanks!

    • @kirstenwhitworth8079
      @kirstenwhitworth8079 4 роки тому +2

      If you don't cut okra, it isn't slimy.

  • @6atlantis
    @6atlantis Рік тому

    Can I put my grow bags directly on my patio or do they need to be placed in something like a kiddie pool as I’ve heard some people do?

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  Рік тому +1

      The main reason for the containers under the bags is water retention
      The water will (sometimes) come out the bottom when they get saturated

  • @kaya1140
    @kaya1140 2 роки тому

    What do you do for the green alge on the bags? Is that harmful to the plants? I'm not sure because I'm a new gardener.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  2 роки тому +2

      Any time you have water and sun... you're going to have algae.
      I don't worry about it

    • @kaya1140
      @kaya1140 2 роки тому

      @@BIGALTX thank you so much for responding back. I really enjoy your channel ☺️ 😊 ❤️ 💯

  • @deeladybug2618
    @deeladybug2618 4 роки тому

    New Sub here I'm on the Texas Coast and interested in urban gardening.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for subbing.
      Where on the TX coast?

    • @deeladybug2618
      @deeladybug2618 4 роки тому +2

      @@BIGALTX i live in the suburbs of Corpus Christi.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому +1

      Nice... :)

    • @kirstenwhitworth8079
      @kirstenwhitworth8079 4 роки тому +1

      @@deeladybug2618 Cool! My dad was from Robstown.

  • @sclindah
    @sclindah 4 роки тому

    Love your videos. Can you talk about how to water wicking beds, how often, your method, using drip, etc.? Thanks!

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому

      In the summer, I water most every day... but this is TX... your mileage may differ :)
      Here's a video showing my irrigation systems: ua-cam.com/video/0vHU8_fbZ0k/v-deo.html

    • @sclindah
      @sclindah 4 роки тому

      @@BIGALTX Thanks for more on what you do? Do you keep the reservoirs filled and water from the bottom daily? Do you use fertilizer each and every time? We new to wicking beds so we're trying to get our heads around what to do. I realize it changes with temperatures and the size of plants, etc. Thanks for all of your videos!

  • @kathymcgathy9716
    @kathymcgathy9716 2 роки тому

    I had someone recommending kiddie pools with holes drilled at 4 inches for trays. They said it worked well. Your thoughts. I am in the New Orleans area and I’m just starting to plant a grow bag garden. Any info would help. Soil to start?

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  2 роки тому +1

      Yes, I've seen lots of folks using kiddie pools.
      Seem to work GREAT!

    • @NewsChannel-y4g
      @NewsChannel-y4g 2 роки тому

      only thing i have against kiddie pools the cheap $7 ones break easy especially after cold and hot season outdoors

  • @TheSilverCrownNaturalGreyHair
    @TheSilverCrownNaturalGreyHair 4 роки тому

    I’ll pass on the “slime”! 😅

  • @susanneb9786
    @susanneb9786 4 роки тому

    I thought plants don't like "wet feet". Why is that not a problem?

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  4 роки тому +4

      It is a problem. That's why I'm draining them when they get too full.
      On the other hand, tomatoes don't mind it too much.
      Remember, TONS of tomatoes are grown hydroponically (all water, no dirt)

  • @jpopehome
    @jpopehome 3 роки тому +1

    The trays look like mosquito breeders.

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  3 роки тому +1

      I use this, and haven't found them to be a problem: amzn.to/360PW2S

    • @SG-xo3xt
      @SG-xo3xt 3 місяці тому

      @@BIGALTX Thank you - good video. I'm new to your channel and container gardening. Do you put this in the reservoir water - the water that is going to your plants? Those dissolved chemicals might not be safe for food. Just a thought...

    • @BIGALTX
      @BIGALTX  3 місяці тому

      I really don’t know. I’ll try to remember to check the label.