HUGE EARTHBOX PLANTING FOR FALL
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2020
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My Earth Boxes were kept outside 365 days a year in New Hampshire, and they still look and work as if they are new. They are built like tanks. I don't have any affiliation with Earth Box, but I sure do recommend them. If you can afford them they are worth the money.
Agreed... how old are yours?
I watched your setup last winter and it inspired me to buy 10 earth boxes.I also bought the self-watering kit for the and I have to say it has been a huge hit. I've never grown such big and healthy plants as I have this year, even in the heat. I haven't lifted one water hose and I haven't pulled one weed. Getting good tomato production, lots of cucumbers, and a lots of zucchini.Thanks for the way you regularly post and help us.
Glad you had such success!!!
Yes, rabbits will get in the raised beds. I found that tulle around the outside of the bed keeps them out. I always use green so looks attractive. Tulle keeps animals out. Using green you can't see so well after 3 feet away it blends into background.
Thanks for the tips!
How do you put the tulle? Like a wrap around the bottom or as a cover over with sticks (like a mosquito net over a bunk bed at camp)? Is that the tulle that you buy at a fabric store? Or do gardening stores sell it? Thanks so much. We got lots of rabbits round here.
@@InLawsAttic sorry hadn't check notices for a while been busy in the garden. I use tulle from fabric store. Where I'm at it is cheaper than the garden insect netting and it does the same thing. It depends on what I use to secure. Some rocks, some stakes for landscapes, some bricks,and some I did tuck under the bottom of a heavy pot. I use a stake taller than the plants and I put some around the plants. This way if A moth or butterfly lands I don't get their eggs on any plants. It allows me freedom from searching for pest. And if I get aphids. It allows me to place ladybugs in a secure enclosure until gone usually about 3 days.
@@iminvisible6854 wow thanks!! So much info and I will copy !! 🙌🏻
Ive heard that panty hose or knee highs filled with human hair (from a local beauty salon) will repel deer. Maybe rabbits?
Yes, I had a rabbit that jumped up in my raised bed and actually made a bed and raised some little ones in the raised bed. I'm surprised you have anything left by now! they love the small tender greens.
Thanks for sharing!
I have formulated a "Plan"...
To be revealed next week 😎
I have used the earth boxs since they came out just a few. Now I have been working on making a much bigger garden with them. I have always had good luck with them so why not try. So far I have 16 and will be ordering more. Keep up the videos.
Wonderful!
Earth boxes are hard to beat 😊
TY for asking about this. I would also be interested in hearing from your viewers about other protections needed as we are new at this.
I said on the video yesterday that last spring we had no problems with the rabbits but my neighbor did. Let me qualify that our Earth boxes are currently on a porch that is 4 feet in the air, not in a yard. The many rabbits in our yard below just didn't make it up there. (But the squirrels do.) Maybe we were just lucky, beginner's luck.
This Fall, we raised the boxes up on 16 inch concrete block piers, then used 4 by 4 posts to make a platform for them. So that's already 20in underneath, up on that porch, plus our homemade bins are taller than the normal Earth boxes. All in all, the tops of our mulch will be at waist height.
I think I can move on to worry about bugs? Lol
I can't see a rabbit jumping on a porch... but who knows...
Thanks for the comment!
BUGS. Yep.
Great job. Sounds like you have a great garden!
Update - one week later. 3 out of 6 romaine lettuce plants in one box were attacked by something -- not eaten, the leaves are still there, but trampled? Not sure what it was. My better half is going to set up a motion-activated night camera (we had something moving vents and getting under the house -- raccoon), and we'll see if any critters show up on top of our boxes. Meanwhile, I feel the need to protect the rest of the plantings. (12 boxes planted at this time.) What would be my best choice? I guess as it's getting colder here (40-50F nights but still 70-80F days), I could also use whatever structure to keep the frost out.
Edit -- oh I forgot, you put in an electric fence charger. That was my better half's first idea. We have a charger not in use.
[ Said because we're not down at the ground, but up in the air, we would need two wires, one for the return to ground. I guess instead of protecting the edges of the boxes, we could lay a grid of wires, running over the top between the existing plantings. Said spouse will know how to wire it.]
Once the plants are bigger, can I stop worrying about squirrels? (I assume it's squirrels. There was no digging yet. They've always dug at my flower planters, disturbing and damaging the plants until the ground is well covered with growth. The camera will tell, but regardless of the critter/pest, an electric fence charger should do the job.)
Doesn't do anything for frost but that's a future consideration -- honestly I was just going to throw some light weight old linens on top across the beds at night when needed.
@@rwind656
I think a hot wire would work well on squirrels, raccoons and just about everything that is not tall enough to just reach over the low fence and graze the veggies.
Again, several animals can jump up into the boxes with no problem, but they'll usually sniff around first. If they get bit... I don't think they'll ever be back.
@@BIGALTX thanks for the reply. We haven't put the fence charger up yet. And we haven't seen anything in the camera yet in two nights. I am now wondering if some type of bird landed in the feeder and fluttered around crushing those plants. Who knows?
Anyway, since I have to protect these boxes -- want to -- from frost, I am going to put a steel hoop and plastic greenhouse topper over them. I found an inexpensive one that will fit over 4 of my boxes at once. So we will close them up at night and hopefully that will keep the critters out. If not we will resort back to the fence charger. Thanks so much for the help.
My son's rabbit jumped up into my 16" raised bed to demolish the green beans.
Ooops... not good.
I'll build the stinkin' fence :)
Yes and our pot was taller. Mulch won't help. The manager at Star nursery said to use blood meal. The critters don't like the smell of blood and it is not going to harm your plants. Just sprinkle around. Light rain won't wash it away and reapply every couple of weeks. We also put up chicken wire. Seems to be working with the ground squirrels too.
The blood meal tip is a GREAT one... thanks!
@@BIGALTX our cat didn't know what to make of it either!
I do this on our decks here at our beach house! No rabbits on the second level.
Hahaha... I bet not! 👍😎
Mine did. I had lettuce in a planter and set it on another overturned planter so it was about the height of yours and they got it all. I have rabbit fencing around my raised beds and it works. They will try to dig but landscape staples are usually enough to hold it down. They will go right through the fence you have behind the boxes so the back needs to be protected as well. If Texas rabbits are taller/longer they may even be able to reach the plants while on the ground.
Since they're elevated you may be able to get away with deer netting if it's tight to the sides of the boxes. At ground level they'll chew right through it but I can't imagine one on it's hind legs chewing a hole big enough for it to then jump through. If they chew through the bottom and it's tight to the sides (binder clips?) they still could not get in the pots and if it's say a foot above the rims if they jump they'll just bounce off.
Or, just put it from the rim of the boxes up about a foot. Short rebar in the boxes every few feet or longer rebar into the ground then netting around and fixed to the rims and extend up a foot or so. Should not be too obvious, keep the bunnies out and you can tend the plants from above?
Snazzy new logo but I'm missing the sound of the wind.
That's exactly what I planned to do... but I changed my mind.
Watch next week to see what I've done 😎
Well you twisted my arm...I ordered an Earthbox yesterday. My FIL loves his.
I think you'll LOVE it!
Let me know :)
THANK YOU VERY MUCH HUBBY BOUGHT I #6
Wonderful!
We have meat rabbits that we let run around in a fenced in backyard sometimes. They will jump into a 5 gallon bucket or 10 gallon grow bag sitting on bricks before you know it to get at greens.
Ouch... not good.
I'll build a barrier. Thanks for your comment!
I agree with you about the EB cover, I prefer to leave it off. Don't know about wabbits, but my chickens get into the raised beds if nothing but to scratch out the dirt.
I thought about that.
That's one reason I put the EBs on the INSIDE of my fence. I don't let the chickens in the yard.
I have used earth boxes for a long time. I move them outside for summer in TN and in the greenhouse for the winter. No rabbits in them outside yet, but plenty of other things to eat though
Thanks, Martha!
Always good to hear from an experienced EB user
I wanted to ask you about the berry wicking tubs. During this past summer of extreme heat here in southeast Tx, how often did you have to add water to your tubs?
When it was very hot, I watered every day.
Might not have NEEDED it every day, but I did anyway.
I have a drip system and a timer that I use daily so it doesn't take much of my time.
Just set the timer and walk away...
Once a week or so I would water down the tube with a hose till it came out the weep hole, just so I would know they were topped-off.
Hope that answers your question.
Here's my irrigation systems, including the blackberries in tubs and Earthboxes:
ua-cam.com/video/0vHU8_fbZ0k/v-deo.html
If you haven't been following the progress of the container berries, here's how they look:
ua-cam.com/video/aGCbOCT_IAA/v-deo.html
I did my earth boxes without covers last year. Weed city. It is a pain in the ass to cover them, but worth it. I will be setting a dozen today... good times.
Looks like a nice set up. I get my best grows out of an old hot tub i turned into a giant raised bed. My wife is still bullshit about that.
P8ck the rabbits off with a good pellet sniper rifel... or just get dogs. I think mint keeps them away too.
godspeed to you and the sprouts.
I was thinking about not covering some of my EBs.
You've made me rethink that...
The covers are designed to keep out water. Blake Whisenant came up with the Earth Box system when Hurricane Andrew dumped 19 inches of rain on Whisenant Farms and wiped out his entire tomato crop. The concept is to draw water up from the reservoir and never over or under water your crops. I personally hate these covers ONLY because they are $1.99 each and with 45 boxes it gets expensive and they only last a season. To costly. But what choice is there? If they would make a thicker mil that would last I feel better. It would be an investment instead of a disposable cost. Also, if they had pre punched out circles instead of cutting a sloppy X it would look better and be easier.
Actually, I made my own this year for pennies
I didn't get to video it, but will do a video on that in the spring
Stay tuned...
@@BIGALTX I am really looking forward to that video!
Not jump up, but brace their front feet on the side and stretch out to eat the plants- used to eat lower leaves on plants grown in 15gal nursery buckets.
Good to know... thanks for commenting!
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I have had a similar type of pot on my patio for years, I grow spinach in it and the critters don't get in it, not sure if it is because it is 8 feet from the door or not. the top of the pot is 17" from the ground. I do live in the suburbs and probably don't get the big jackalopes you have.
Good to know... thanks!
Oh yeah, the rabbits will jump up there and have a feast for sure! 🐇 🐰
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Watch next week for my "fix"
It would easier to use one or two more concrete blocks and raise it another foot
Not sure about "easier"... those darn blocks are heavy!! 😀
Instead of a guard dog....I got a guard cat! He chases those rabbits and squirrels...sometimes he even brings the trophies back!
THAT's a Hundred Dollar Cat! :)
nice
Thanks 😀
Can you tell me how you set up your earth boxes, I’ve some that were passed down and if I can do this successfully without spending the $30 plus dollars buying the refill kit I’d love to.
Here's my Playlist on Earthboxes: ua-cam.com/play/PLutBw50GI1zw2Oir_yEyz8x4yVckWH7Gg.html
I show how to do the initial planting and how to "replant" in subsequent years.
I think you'll love the EBs !
Maybe add another block underneath to make it a tad bit higher.
I'll consider that, thanks for the comment!
Google says rabbits can jump to 4 ft. I had a pet rabbit that easily jumped over the back of our couch running circles around us:) A rabbit will just jump up there and walk on the top of it just eating away.
@@gidleyreporting Ouch!!
Yes they can jump//// I had a large brandy wine tomato aprox. 6''' diameter just turning to ripeness, watching it grow and impatiently waiting for it to be ready. The day before I decided to pick it something happened.. I went out with my nippers to pick and bad language i discovered that the bottom half was eaten out. bed was 12'' tall, tomato was 24''' + above mulch. not a jack rabbit, not a domestic bunny but a cute little cottontail. Now that critter is still alive but it wouldn't be if I had seen it just after I saw my mater half gone....
Crap... I see a fence in my future :(
I've never had rabbits do that. I think they would rather be under those beds. rabbits don't really like open spaces with nowhere to hide. Id just leave it be, On a side note it looks really nice good job with it!
Thanks for the tip... and the kind words :)
Those boxes are pretty expensive for what they are. over 100.00 now.
You can get them for as little as $38.
I only buy the box only... no extras like wheels, fertilizer, lime, potting mix, etc)
Here's the link: earthbox.com/gardening-systems/earthbox-original
If you are going to buy several, you can call and sometimes get a better price.
I've done it!
I like your setup. Couple things to consider about the mulch covers, they protect the fertilizer strip from being washed out and lessen the amount of water evaporation. Also they help prevent soil splash back when it rains, this helps with disease and reduces the amount of cleaning especially for leafy greens. They are too expensive though, but you can make your own using row cover: ua-cam.com/video/5PMuXkW3JXY/v-deo.html
I tried to see the video but it’s marked private. Ii would like to see this.
You need a good yard dog!
I've got one... but he just watches squirrels and rabbits walk by him :(
TexasPrepper2 I should have underlined good!
Then he is not a good yard dog. You just have a dog
We made our “4 square gardening” dirt and got ready for our earth box. Now I have the earth box, and it says use dolomite, and etc. I had the perlite, vermiculite and some potting mix for the wicking holes, but now, I ask if you know , can I just use our Mels’ Mix we made? And then I have bogie Brew for fertilizing every week with watering. But the instructions say Dolomite, then a row of fertilizer. And now I’m confused as to what is ok to do in this earth box. Thanks for any help. Love your channel, has really been a blessing to us.
Not sure what Mel's mix is, but the "Mix" in an Earthbox needs to have a lot of peat in it for water retention and wicking.
If it doesn't have around 50% peat, you could probably just add some to what you have and mix it in.
Had to look up Boogie Brew... I would just add that every 2 weeks or so, but plant your EB as directed by the instructions.
The B Brew will just be an added "bang" to your plants.
Yes, you need Lime (dolomite) to bring the PH up to 7-ish.
And yes, add the fertilizer "strip" like EB shows you how to do.
The EB wicking process distributes the fertilizer by "water flowing" inside the EB.
I heard the inventor explain it, but I can't :)
Remember, the Lime is mixed in, the fertilizer strip is not "mixed in" it's just laid down and covered with soil
hope that helps,
@@BIGALTX Very helpful and thorough, I understand you and can proceed. Thank you so much. We learned about Mel’s Mix from our homeschooling support group 20+ years ago- 1/3 1/3 1/3 of Peat, Coarse Vermiculite and a good Compost. Thanks again so much, love your channel- now I know what to buy & how to plant tomorrow.
@@InLawsAttic
I expect good things... let me know how it goes