Yeah, well, if you placed 2 feet of wood chips over Bermuda grass, I reckon it will suppress it. Thats's a bucketload of mulch =D Bermuda grass is quite nasty though, haha. Make sure you leave another comment here to tell us if you succeeded!
Geoff Lawton recently came into our zoom and basically said "syntropic farming is the future". What's ripening and you guys are the only people who seem to be putting out any practical information. There is no one in my region (9b Sacramento, CA, Mediterranean climate) discussing anything close to this. Is there anywhere you can point me or could you possibly give some insight to adapting this to my region? We are dry half the year but I have access to irrigation. It seems like bananas and eucalyptus grow in my region but it's slightly too cold for the tropicals in your system.
Yes, it's the future and the present, mate. Glad to hear Geoff has realised that too =) Have you seen our videos about the work we did in the south of Portugal? It should be a pretty similar climate, except that your extreme minimum temperature must be a bit lower. Still, most of the ideas used there could be used. Check It out: ua-cam.com/video/ly1IIGRgDSw/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ukvWPYXG9x0/v-deo.html I's all a matter of looking for the species that will thrive in your region. The principles are the same. You need to gain knowledge from the species around. Just look around, usually the best species are right at your doorstep =)
@@AgroforestryAcademy thank you for the info. Currently researching what my keystone species would be. Just found out that there is a eucalyptus Grove near me that was planted in 1900 (Sacramento, CA). Apparently someone planted them for lumber, which didn't work out. Already have the materials on hand to take some cuttings.
Im actually discussing this topic all the time and i live in sacramento! i work with local farms in auburn and convert their traditional organic to regenerative organic using all alley cropping and mostly perennial systems.
Moving towards traditional Mediterranean plants, figs, olives, pomegranates, citrus, fejoa, stonefruit, and lots of sub tropical to tropicals avocado, bananas, guavas, dragonfruit, sugarcane, lemongrass, ect. Easily grow in our zone some need some microclimate help such as cherimoya and lychee and mango papaya. Id love to discuss this topic more or get a group together to start making the push more impactful.
Thaks for the video! It's good to get an actual insight into the challenges of these systems. Just one little correction. Weeds are defined as a plants which are not wanted. As they are a part of the system they are not called weeds anymore. Rather intercrops.
Indeed, but I like to call them weeds nonetheless specifically for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of people that many so-called weeds can be beneficial to our system.
Can you talk more about the use of the castor bean plants within your system? I was thinking of using them here but I'm afraid of planting them because of the effect they have with the toxic pollen and allergies etc. I think it would be a useful corp however, as I have very bad problems with rabbits here and it is said to deter them.
Well said brother I do get backache though when I try to work as fast as you Looking forward to the round table Could I watch it later at any time on youtube? Just not a good time for us in NZ Obrigado Klaus
I was wondering, how do you prevent creating a fire hazard yet still mulching heavily in dry fire-prone environments. I am near bushland in Western Australia, we have very dry hot summers and are prone to fires. The indigenous people here used to burn dry-ground cover with controlled burns to prevent having fire hazards. Our sun-baked sandy soils really need to be healed with mulching yet finding a safe way would be key. I can think of maybe having regular fire breaks between wider rows? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
The answer was given many times by the late Bill Mollison who was Australian. Plant sweet potato because the leaves and vines act as a living mulch, keeping the ground cool and moist, creating a natural fire break. There is bitter pill you may have to swallow. Plant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica) and agave. Australians act rather cowardly towards them. Learn the proper techniques to handle them and you will be all right. The vlogger stated that he mulches up to 20 cm high.
Hello guys? How to start? That's my question, because I have a plot but it's been used or abused for a lifetime raising cattle. Soil is hard as rock so what can I do in order to reverse all that damage it's been caused for so many years? Where to start?
Have you checked our full course? You can find it in our playlists. In module 5, we take you through the implementation of an agroforestry system from scratch. You need to start by doing a decent soil preparation and plating some life into that soil
@@AgroforestryAcademy ok guys thanks for the support, actually Im watching module 3 so I haven't get to that yet. Greetings from Colombia, keep doing that great!!
@@jotac6342 La Cuenca del Orinoco is doable. Four hundred years of mismanagement, and a modern land grab for African Oil Palm can be overturned by an informed mind. Inform yourself about Permaculture. If you are a Spanish speaker watch the videos by the Colombian, Jairo Restrepo. However, the exact conditions which you described are covered by the Mexican, Eugenio Gras, in his channel Más Humus.
You caught me! I was about to cover up the weeds now I have to go weed them out first. Busted!
Just placed a couple feet of woodchips over Bermuda grass. *Fingers crossed*
I knew it man, that's why I rushed to release this video.
Yeah, well, if you placed 2 feet of wood chips over Bermuda grass, I reckon it will suppress it. Thats's a bucketload of mulch =D Bermuda grass is quite nasty though, haha. Make sure you leave another comment here to tell us if you succeeded!
BIG up for continuing to push out new material on a regular!!
Geoff Lawton recently came into our zoom and basically said "syntropic farming is the future".
What's ripening and you guys are the only people who seem to be putting out any practical information.
There is no one in my region (9b Sacramento, CA, Mediterranean climate) discussing anything close to this.
Is there anywhere you can point me or could you possibly give some insight to adapting this to my region?
We are dry half the year but I have access to irrigation.
It seems like bananas and eucalyptus grow in my region but it's slightly too cold for the tropicals in your system.
Yes, it's the future and the present, mate. Glad to hear Geoff has realised that too =)
Have you seen our videos about the work we did in the south of Portugal? It should be a pretty similar climate, except that your extreme minimum temperature must be a bit lower. Still, most of the ideas used there could be used. Check It out: ua-cam.com/video/ly1IIGRgDSw/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/ukvWPYXG9x0/v-deo.html
I's all a matter of looking for the species that will thrive in your region. The principles are the same. You need to gain knowledge from the species around. Just look around, usually the best species are right at your doorstep =)
@@AgroforestryAcademy thank you for the info.
Currently researching what my keystone species would be.
Just found out that there is a eucalyptus Grove near me that was planted in 1900 (Sacramento, CA).
Apparently someone planted them for lumber, which didn't work out. Already have the materials on hand to take some cuttings.
Im actually discussing this topic all the time and i live in sacramento! i work with local farms in auburn and convert their traditional organic to regenerative organic using all alley cropping and mostly perennial systems.
Moving towards traditional Mediterranean plants, figs, olives, pomegranates, citrus, fejoa, stonefruit, and lots of sub tropical to tropicals avocado, bananas, guavas, dragonfruit, sugarcane, lemongrass, ect. Easily grow in our zone some need some microclimate help such as cherimoya and lychee and mango papaya. Id love to discuss this topic more or get a group together to start making the push more impactful.
@@wolfbirdhomestead600 🙌
Thanks again for sharing your work and ideas.
Thanks for the support!
Can't wait for these. My mind is open and ready for download.
Yes!
Thank you so much brother! Beautiful and practical share from the heart. Kia ora from New Zealand - Josh
Cheers man! Thanks for the support!
Thaks for the video! It's good to get an actual insight into the challenges of these systems. Just one little correction. Weeds are defined as a plants which are not wanted. As they are a part of the system they are not called weeds anymore. Rather intercrops.
Indeed, but I like to call them weeds nonetheless specifically for the purpose of bringing it to the attention of people that many so-called weeds can be beneficial to our system.
Can you talk more about the use of the castor bean plants within your system? I was thinking of using them here but I'm afraid of planting them because of the effect they have with the toxic pollen and allergies etc. I think it would be a useful corp however, as I have very bad problems with rabbits here and it is said to deter them.
Where is located this farm? Very nice place!!
Well said brother
I do get backache though when I try to work as fast as you
Looking forward to the round table
Could I watch it later at any time on youtube?
Just not a good time for us in NZ
Obrigado
Klaus
Cheers, man! Yes, it will remain available in our UA-cam channel
I was wondering, how do you prevent creating a fire hazard yet still mulching heavily in dry fire-prone environments. I am near bushland in Western Australia, we have very dry hot summers and are prone to fires. The indigenous people here used to burn dry-ground cover with controlled burns to prevent having fire hazards. Our sun-baked sandy soils really need to be healed with mulching yet finding a safe way would be key. I can think of maybe having regular fire breaks between wider rows? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
The answer was given many times by the late Bill Mollison who was Australian. Plant sweet potato because the leaves and vines act as a living mulch, keeping the ground cool and moist, creating a natural fire break. There is bitter pill you may have to swallow. Plant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica) and agave. Australians act rather cowardly towards them. Learn the proper techniques to handle them and you will be all right. The vlogger stated that he mulches up to 20 cm high.
Yes, i think something specific on weeds would be good.
Definitely! Such a fascinating concept in human history
Invest in a shedder, and you will have all the edges you need.
3 mistakes or tree mistakes?
Hello guys? How to start? That's my question, because I have a plot but it's been used or abused for a lifetime raising cattle. Soil is hard as rock so what can I do in order to reverse all that damage it's been caused for so many years? Where to start?
Have you checked our full course? You can find it in our playlists. In module 5, we take you through the implementation of an agroforestry system from scratch.
You need to start by doing a decent soil preparation and plating some life into that soil
@@AgroforestryAcademy ok guys thanks for the support, actually Im watching module 3 so I haven't get to that yet. Greetings from Colombia, keep doing that great!!
@@jotac6342 where in Colombia are you at?
@@estebancorral5151 in the Orinoquia region, tropical weather with two seasons, rainy and dry season
@@jotac6342 La Cuenca del Orinoco is doable. Four hundred years of mismanagement, and a modern land grab for African Oil Palm can be overturned by an informed mind. Inform yourself about Permaculture. If you are a Spanish speaker watch the videos by the Colombian, Jairo Restrepo. However, the exact conditions which you described are covered by the Mexican, Eugenio Gras, in his channel Más Humus.