Just as a friendly reminder, I wanted to mention that liking, commenting, and sharing videos really do play a major role in helping content creators like myself reach a wider audience. Your engagement on UA-cam can have a positive impact and contribute to the growth of the channel. But I totally get that everyone has their own preferences and comfort levels when it comes to social platform engagement. Let's grow together! 🌿
I always use a high nutrient compost tea with biochar, have also had good success mixing it with dry mix of greensand, epsom salt, chicken poop, blood meal, and wood ash as a topping. He should bury a large amount of pine bark and pine fines in the biochar area along with a compost tea application. That would get things rolling.
I've seen a handful of these tours and interviews here at the Reid Farm. I love them all and it just makes me wanna go join him. But for now I'll keep ripping grass out of my backyard to make more garden space. Happy growing everyone!
The spineless nopal is so cool! This is a really unique tour, his veg game is strong. You have to soak your biochar in manure or urine or compost to charge it up before applying it. That also balances the ph.
Yes, I wish I had thought to ask if he has the nopales for sale. It's definitely on my wish list! He tole me that he charged a bunch of bamboo biochar in a barrel of worm castings and soldier fly compost for over a year. So, I think the key is to spread it enough so it's not in high concentration in one spot.
Regarding the biochar taking all the nutrients out of the soil, a common practice is to fill a 5 gallon bucket 1/3 full with charcoal. Add rainwater nearly to the top, then add whichever nutrients you’d like to the water. Partially composted manure or compost tea made from whatever you like. Let it sit a day or two and then add it into your garden. This way, the biochar is already full of nutrients and will be beneficial for plant growth.
Hi Tim! Welcome to the world of food forests! I recommend contacting Lonny through his website. You'll see the contact info at the bottom of the home page (see link below). Also, you'll see how you can book him for a consultation, attend one of his classes, or stop by during the hours of operation of his nursery. thereidfarm.com/
That food forest has some really interesting foods! I haven't heard of most of those. Haha. Garlic chives, however, I know well. They're a forever plant here. Some of mine moved to the woods last week.
Yeah, I was amazed at how many plants he had that I've never heard of! Perhaps, once you get your food forest going, we should do a collab. We've already kind of done one with that debunking the myth. I'm not sure if that counts as a collab, but I'll take it. Hehehe
"What happens with too much ash or biochar". Hmmm. That might just be my problem. I am in USDA zone 5 and heat my home with firewood. I sprinkle the ashes on the garden. I have a couple beds that is difficult to get things to grow in. And my potatoes are coming with more scab each year. I shall stop putting the ashes on the garden beds. I have lots of other space to spread it. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, a small amount can add potassium without raising the pH too much. You may want to dump the rest where you don't want weeds to grow, like in pathways. As you saw in this, not even weeds were growing there.
maybe biochar would be best applied with a swale system to maintain nutrient run off...or at the bottom of a hugle system or something along those lines. probably terrible on top, but good in a THICK soil system like freakin terra preta, lol.
I love your food Forest channel😮, my name is Alan and l live in Lake Helen, I just subscribed to your channel and I absolutely love it, hopefully in the future I can buy some hibiscus and nopales from you
Thanks so much for subscribing, Alan! I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel! 🌿 Lake Helen is such a beautiful area. Hibiscus and nopales are definitely amazing plants-hopefully, you can get your hands on some soon. Happy gardening!
And just to think that we could do this everywhere. But most governments don't even plant fruit trees because they are afraid of the liability of someone choking on a fruit.
@@StacksUrbanHarvest that's the reason for him looking old. The moment I heard "this plant leaf has 30% protein" I rolled my eyes because that is vegan talk. Vegans are weak, lacking vit k2 and vit b12, two of the most important vitamins. "bUt PlaNtS hAvE eVeRyThiNg"
omg i have seen spanish needles, most horrible plant xD..... only plant to make sure to pull regulary xD..... if it would taste good but it tastes like you shouldnt eat it :DD but be free and grow it as edible X.X
Just as a friendly reminder, I wanted to mention that liking, commenting, and sharing videos really do play a major role in helping content creators like myself reach a wider audience.
Your engagement on UA-cam can have a positive impact and contribute to the growth of the channel. But I totally get that everyone has their own preferences and comfort levels when it comes to social platform engagement.
Let's grow together! 🌿
I’m going to have to watch that again and take notes! So much interesting information! Thank you!
@@Rachiosity-nk8be I'm glad you enjoyed it! Happy gardening! 🌿
I’m ready for part 2
@@lukeanderson5574 Good! I hope to have that published by next Sunday. 🌿
I always use a high nutrient compost tea with biochar, have also had good success mixing it with dry mix of greensand, epsom salt, chicken poop, blood meal, and wood ash as a topping.
He should bury a large amount of pine bark and pine fines in the biochar area along with a compost tea application. That would get things rolling.
I've seen a handful of these tours and interviews here at the Reid Farm. I love them all and it just makes me wanna go join him. But for now I'll keep ripping grass out of my backyard to make more garden space. Happy growing everyone!
@@bradliston8990 Yes, happy gardening! 🌿
One of the best gardens I’ve ever seen. So many rare varieties!
Yes, so many! Glad you enjoyed this! 🌿
Loving the intro of Reids philosophy for doing what he does. Great video, keep them coming! 💪🌱
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed this, and yes, I'll keep them coming! Happy gardening! 🌿
Lonnie the man…Thanks for sharing
Outstanding share
Hi Dave- Glad you enjoyed this! 🌿
The spineless nopal is so cool! This is a really unique tour, his veg game is strong.
You have to soak your biochar in manure or urine or compost to charge it up before applying it. That also balances the ph.
Yes, I wish I had thought to ask if he has the nopales for sale. It's definitely on my wish list! He tole me that he charged a bunch of bamboo biochar in a barrel of worm castings and soldier fly compost for over a year. So, I think the key is to spread it enough so it's not in high concentration in one spot.
Compost is 6.5 pH, maybe that's not enough to balance the biochar. More urine would probably do it.
Regarding the biochar taking all the nutrients out of the soil, a common practice is to fill a 5 gallon bucket 1/3 full with charcoal. Add rainwater nearly to the top, then add whichever nutrients you’d like to the water. Partially composted manure or compost tea made from whatever you like. Let it sit a day or two and then add it into your garden.
This way, the biochar is already full of nutrients and will be beneficial for plant growth.
@@scottburgle4889 Yes, that is called charging. Lonny said that his was charged, but I don't remember the details of how he charged the biochar.
@ yes he did….just didn’t say how.
Can’t wait for part 2
Those tips Lonny shared on managing pests, and growing food for better health is life changing!
Until then, happy gardening! 🌿
Greetings from Deltona. I am new to this food forest thing. Would love to meet you.
Hi Tim! Welcome to the world of food forests! I recommend contacting Lonny through his website. You'll see the contact info at the bottom of the home page (see link below). Also, you'll see how you can book him for a consultation, attend one of his classes, or stop by during the hours of operation of his nursery. thereidfarm.com/
Fantastic job.
@@leonshomegrown Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 🌿
That food forest has some really interesting foods! I haven't heard of most of those. Haha. Garlic chives, however, I know well. They're a forever plant here. Some of mine moved to the woods last week.
Yeah, I was amazed at how many plants he had that I've never heard of! Perhaps, once you get your food forest going, we should do a collab. We've already kind of done one with that debunking the myth. I'm not sure if that counts as a collab, but I'll take it. Hehehe
@@StacksUrbanHarvest I refer to it as our first collab. Haha
That sounds like fun. I'm in!
How cool. Never been even though they are an hour away. I'm 10a in Brevard.
That’s awesome! Of course I drove through Brevard on my way there, and you’re not too far away. It's definitely worth the visit if you get a chance.
"What happens with too much ash or biochar". Hmmm. That might just be my problem. I am in USDA zone 5 and heat my home with firewood. I sprinkle the ashes on the garden. I have a couple beds that is difficult to get things to grow in. And my potatoes are coming with more scab each year. I shall stop putting the ashes on the garden beds. I have lots of other space to spread it.
Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, a small amount can add potassium without raising the pH too much. You may want to dump the rest where you don't want weeds to grow, like in pathways. As you saw in this, not even weeds were growing there.
❤ Great vid!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 🌿
"Live WITH the land" Exactly! Note, he said "with" not "off".
Exactly!
maybe biochar would be best applied with a swale system to maintain nutrient run off...or at the bottom of a hugle system or something along those lines. probably terrible on top, but good in a THICK soil system like freakin terra preta, lol.
I love your food Forest channel😮, my name is Alan and l live in Lake Helen, I just subscribed to your channel and I absolutely love it, hopefully in the future I can buy some hibiscus and nopales from you
Thanks so much for subscribing, Alan! I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel! 🌿 Lake Helen is such a beautiful area. Hibiscus and nopales are definitely amazing plants-hopefully, you can get your hands on some soon. Happy gardening!
Try using biochar as a water filter. Sodium content in the ash is a real problem. High carbon composting might be a cheap solution.
And just to think that we could do this everywhere. But most governments don't even plant fruit trees because they are afraid of the liability of someone choking on a fruit.
Where are free range steak and eggs?
@@farmer-m6y 😂 I didn't see any while I was there.
@@StacksUrbanHarvest that's the reason for him looking old. The moment I heard "this plant leaf has 30% protein" I rolled my eyes because that is vegan talk. Vegans are weak, lacking vit k2 and vit b12, two of the most important vitamins.
"bUt PlaNtS hAvE eVeRyThiNg"
omg i have seen spanish needles, most horrible plant xD..... only plant to make sure to pull regulary xD..... if it would taste good but it tastes like you shouldnt eat it :DD but be free and grow it as edible X.X
@@quinta_finca I add it to a mix of greens in my green smoothies. Or I'll use it in a tea with other herbs.