RETURNING TO THIS AWESOME SWEET CORN PLANTING METHOD

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  • Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
  • Today we are using a machine that will help us get sweet corn one month earlier than normal, but how does it work?
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    We farm over 400 acres here in north east Pennsylvania, but 80 of those acres are strictly vegetables. Come take a look and see how our family works together to bring in the harvest!
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    #planting #vegetables #theveggieboys

КОМЕНТАРІ • 194

  • @roberthicks5542
    @roberthicks5542 3 роки тому +80

    How many watchers feel Andrew really makes these videos enjoyable and knowledgeable as I do.

    • @alisonraposa8090
      @alisonraposa8090 3 роки тому +2

      I agree! Andrew is the best!

    • @elocindagnil2331
      @elocindagnil2331 3 роки тому +1

      Count me in...best veggie boy😊
      I love watching their vlogs

    • @nancyschaeffer569
      @nancyschaeffer569 Рік тому

      I love the way Andrew loves being a farmer. So informative. Great job

  • @WJMTV
    @WJMTV 3 роки тому +13

    All I have to say is...Ralph ROCKS!

  • @pennyhaldeman5626
    @pennyhaldeman5626 3 роки тому +10

    Oh Grammy I could sit on that swing with you for hours just watching the cars go by. Stay safe and thanks for sharing.

    • @Ppomia
      @Ppomia 2 роки тому

      🤣💝

  • @tidelovinyankee1368
    @tidelovinyankee1368 3 роки тому +6

    Nice to see grammy in more videos. I see all the boys got haircuts.

  • @oldnanz
    @oldnanz 3 роки тому +14

    Hey it’s good to see spring coming. Grammy on the swing that’s where I’d be too. Thanks for sharing

    • @theveggieboys
      @theveggieboys  3 роки тому +1

      There’s room!

    • @oldnanz
      @oldnanz 3 роки тому +2

      @@theveggieboys don’t tempt me. It’s to far to drive. I found you and I’m 5 hours and45 minutes away lol 😂

  • @chriscrosby8012
    @chriscrosby8012 3 роки тому +13

    Just a swinging!! Nice Grammy!! Nice seeing the corn 🌽 going in 🙋‍♀️😊

  • @ssfoste
    @ssfoste 3 роки тому +6

    Like always you dad is kickin butt and takin names and leading the charge. awsome.

  • @parnellbeth
    @parnellbeth 3 роки тому +6

    I expect you to hit 100 k by the end of the year. Sweetest thing on the video...Grammy's smiles. You could do a good video by asking each family member what their favorite thing is that Grammy makes and why. Maybe for mother's day??

    • @h.s.6269
      @h.s.6269 3 роки тому

      That would be adorable! It would also give viewers moments to think about what they appreciate most from their families as well!!!
      I miss watching my great grandma peel apples with a knife in one long skin, I remember thinking that was so cool when i was a kid. Great grandma, the knife master :)

  • @lloydwilliams8715
    @lloydwilliams8715 3 роки тому +16

    Ha Veggie Boys and Girls. Good afternoon from Jamaica 🇯🇲.

  • @robfl07
    @robfl07 3 роки тому +13

    Woo hoo for a veggie boys afternoon distraction!

  • @alisonraposa4315
    @alisonraposa4315 3 роки тому +51

    Andrew can you do a segment where you do a family tree? I can't figure out who the siblings are vs cousins, and aunts etc. Pretty please!

    • @CuriousEarthMan
      @CuriousEarthMan 3 роки тому +4

      that would be awesome....maybe also do a screen card, for visual learners? I'd be grateful.

    • @shahadevrai5932
      @shahadevrai5932 3 роки тому +1

      Hi veggies boy you are doing great 👍👍

    • @Just-Smile-Everyone
      @Just-Smile-Everyone 3 роки тому +1

      Exactly

  • @kathleenicamplone1763
    @kathleenicamplone1763 3 роки тому +8

    I love the way you all work together and I love andrew how you explain everything thank you

  • @dianetaylor1085
    @dianetaylor1085 3 роки тому +7

    Love the plastic wrap as a mini Greenhouse. Glad to see Grammy on the swing. She deserves the rest and relaxation.

  • @lockstockandbarrel8491
    @lockstockandbarrel8491 3 роки тому +10

    finally growing vegetables it is the best part to see when you all get together and pick the veggies

  • @kebergify
    @kebergify 3 роки тому

    Grammy swingin' & singin'. Love it!!!

  • @1gr8lpta
    @1gr8lpta 2 роки тому

    Andrew is the best! I learn so much about commercial farm marketing

  • @jonathonclarke52
    @jonathonclarke52 3 роки тому +6

    I liked the part where you used your brothers as Tie wraps to stop the trays falling off the pallet. Good use for them. 😂😂😂

  • @davidandrews8121
    @davidandrews8121 3 роки тому +2

    That poor plow needs some serious attention lol. I enjoy watching your videos.

  • @valoriegriego5212
    @valoriegriego5212 3 роки тому +4

    I really enjoy learning about the innovative tool you modern day farmers use.

  • @dawndantz9821
    @dawndantz9821 3 роки тому +5

    What's Grammy doing out there in the greenhouse, she's not cooking dinner? Everyone is such a hard worker. It's good that y'all get along together. God bless all you guys, I love watching you. Have a great day.

  • @trevorkerr8381
    @trevorkerr8381 3 роки тому +3

    Andrew you are fantastic videographer, I really enjoy watching. And the real bonus is I learn a lot from you as well. Thanks for taking the time to share

  • @barbarabeagley6650
    @barbarabeagley6650 2 роки тому

    Loved the turkeys gobbling as you guys drove by on the 4-wheeler!

  • @shisuikami8204
    @shisuikami8204 3 роки тому +3

    more ralph! yay! and more planting!

  • @ethanrepine8862
    @ethanrepine8862 3 роки тому +3

    That's some rocky northeastern PA soil for yeah. I know I grew up in northeastern PA.

  • @danachappell3861
    @danachappell3861 3 роки тому +9

    Yay!!! Corn is planted!!! What's next? Can't wait to see!!!

  • @SuperNewmommytobe
    @SuperNewmommytobe 3 роки тому +3

    Lol its winter sowing. I reuse the larger round plastic bowls from commercial cherry tomatoes . Tape two together to make a dome. Well fill with seed starting mix,plant the seeds,water ,tape together and set it and forget it. Plant from jan-may.

  • @stephenpump6391
    @stephenpump6391 3 роки тому +1

    Ralph's on foot patrol. Skidoosh!

  • @heavymetalbassist5
    @heavymetalbassist5 3 роки тому +5

    I did my 3rd sweet corn planting today, each a week apart, one row 5ft by 50ft. my first row is about 5inches tall

    • @heavymetalbassist5
      @heavymetalbassist5 3 роки тому +1

      I swear the best way to eat it other than raw, is to soak it a few hours husk on then grill it at least an hour, burning the dry bits as they appear, shuck and enjoy straight up like me or with butter salt an pepper

  • @106pricey
    @106pricey 3 роки тому +2

    Mmmmm....Sweet corn. Awesome to see some seed hitting the soil. Can't wait to get some veggies from you boys. Good luck this year.

  • @T_DaZeDll0907ll
    @T_DaZeDll0907ll 3 роки тому +2

    Feed dad he is the star here.....who’s that’s lefty guy?????? Great vid veggie fam1000%...always great content thnx veggie guys n gals

  • @patjaglinski2764
    @patjaglinski2764 3 роки тому +7

    Sweet corn 🌽 planting time. Too hoo!!

  • @philiplinehan7606
    @philiplinehan7606 3 роки тому +2

    Have been growing 6 acres of sweetcorn every year for 17 years now in New Zealand. I plant half an acre every week, but I wish I could get a planter like yours that puts down plastic. Would be able to sell sweetcorn at Christmas. That would be exciting!!! Enjoying your posts

  • @sherryrorabaugh3359
    @sherryrorabaugh3359 3 роки тому +7

    I think Lefty has some competition with Ralph.

  • @barbarapeter3158
    @barbarapeter3158 3 роки тому +2

    Y'all have a lot of rocks in your fields. Spring is in the air.

  • @stanleyroberts2461
    @stanleyroberts2461 3 роки тому +1

    Daniel , I have watched this channel mutible times . You have a #1 channel in my eyes. You have improved your skills on the camera with everyone taking part. Thanks again!!

  • @kennethhanson560
    @kennethhanson560 3 роки тому +6

    We planted with clear plastic 40 years ago. We set the planter to plant hills, then layed the cover, as another step. We then cut holes with razor knives a few weeks later. Then when the corn was knee high we would pull the plastic up over it. Gained us many weeks.

  • @KristeneSchmitt
    @KristeneSchmitt 3 роки тому +2

    Baskets are looking pretty awesome!!!!

  • @Hobocreekfarm
    @Hobocreekfarm 3 роки тому +2

    I absolutely love sweet corn too. We grow a lot of silver queen down in the Carolinas. Best part of growing sweet corn is eating it off the stalk.

  • @russianagent9175
    @russianagent9175 3 роки тому +1

    The Veggie Bunch

  • @robynmorris2408
    @robynmorris2408 3 роки тому +1

    What a nifty corn planting machine...jealous cause I don’t live close enough to come to the flower market to buy the corn! The improvements I plant I g are amazing and a great time saver. Love to watch the veggie boys and girls.

  • @larrystone5749
    @larrystone5749 3 роки тому +6

    Awesome video Lauren and Andrew good informative facts be safe

  • @terrykunst3883
    @terrykunst3883 3 роки тому +3

    corn! This is so exciting, I’d like to reserve my 20 or 30 dozen now please 😎 🥰. Yay Team Veggie.

  • @melissasenter
    @melissasenter 3 роки тому

    I want to thank you guys I have learned so much about vegetables planting them from you guys and it makes me want to drive from Indianapolis to Pennsylvania to get vegetables and cuz I can't grow enough in my little quarter acre yard

  • @knalletorget
    @knalletorget 3 роки тому +2

    Look! LOOK! THERE!! Can you see it? There is some soil in between the stones!!!! ;)
    Wow, that must be a bit difficult to work with such ground??

  • @stevenlapham5254
    @stevenlapham5254 3 роки тому +3

    always enjoyable, good explanations, encouraging attitude..... THANK YOU

  • @mulchindia1681
    @mulchindia1681 11 місяців тому

    After spending some time on your channel I thought I utilized my time in the correct way by seeing the correct video. I appreciate your work. It was really a nice channel and I was really impressed by seeing this video.

  • @h.s.6269
    @h.s.6269 3 роки тому +1

    I love the little peeps into family life for yall. It's so nice to see a good example of a close knit family!!!

  • @verajamieson8020
    @verajamieson8020 3 роки тому +5

    Fab guys as always.🙋‍♀️🍀🇨🇮👍

  • @christinawarbrooke213
    @christinawarbrooke213 3 роки тому +1

    Daniel and Ralph look like twins, 😆

  • @nathanperkins6021
    @nathanperkins6021 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the NPK. My sanity has been saved.

  • @theclimbingchef
    @theclimbingchef 3 роки тому +1

    I cant get enough of this channel. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us!

  • @leesteele9290
    @leesteele9290 3 роки тому +2

    That early corn will be a hot seller I'm sure , unique planting method keep us up on the progress!!!

  • @MessiasMenezes
    @MessiasMenezes 3 роки тому +2

    Hi, Andrew. Good job, my friend.

  • @markbaumgardner3760
    @markbaumgardner3760 3 роки тому +2

    Bet you are liking that "Cookie Monster"??? That has to be saving you a ton of time....

  • @ssfoste
    @ssfoste 3 роки тому +1

    You all are just fantastic. I grew up on a large farm and custom cattle feedlot, yes large, went to college for an ag. industries Mgt degree. Farm went bust when I was 18. Way different than you n'tguys but I am now 67 and absolutely love what you do. I wish I could go back and do it over again but I can't but hey maybe a daughter and grandson could.

  • @LanceMcCormick
    @LanceMcCormick 3 роки тому +2

    Nice Job, you all sure back at it full steam!

  • @normahernandez89
    @normahernandez89 3 роки тому +1

    We need more videos. We love them. Great video great family.

  • @ritajohnson5594
    @ritajohnson5594 3 роки тому +1

    Learned a new machine application
    Gearing up and getting excited for that snap
    Greenhouse work is great for spring and everyone is doing a great job.

  • @marigarcia3686
    @marigarcia3686 3 роки тому +2

    Love you guys...im learning alot from you all.

  • @gouwknads4896
    @gouwknads4896 3 роки тому

    YES RALPH!!!!

  • @66bigbuds
    @66bigbuds 3 роки тому +1

    We've been using the black plastic with drip tape under it for melon production.

  • @joanrehe8039
    @joanrehe8039 11 місяців тому

    Love all of veg boys and girls

  • @bradhanson4803
    @bradhanson4803 3 роки тому

    What a operation very impressive

  • @sixtoes2313
    @sixtoes2313 3 роки тому +1

    Dad doesn't no GPS steering !

  • @fordrac1ng81
    @fordrac1ng81 3 роки тому +1

    That's wild that you're already able to plant corn with frosts and snow in the forecast.

  • @curtweatherbee2523
    @curtweatherbee2523 3 роки тому +1

    Well the deer probably go through the plastic 👍🐝

  • @pinkycharles8762
    @pinkycharles8762 3 роки тому +3

    Hi veggie boys and girls

  • @ssmith1931
    @ssmith1931 3 роки тому +1

    👍👍 looked like rock seeds at the end of corn field

  • @debbiemcclelland3507
    @debbiemcclelland3507 3 роки тому +3

    Do you all have problems with the corn cross-pollinating, or do they also tassel out at different times?
    Grapes are awesome!! Make jam outta 'em.

  • @darlenesantos9341
    @darlenesantos9341 3 роки тому +1

    Oh Gad almost a year watching you and I just noticed that I’m not subscribe lol sorry love your content and family especially grandma and Dad!

  • @lizholston7703
    @lizholston7703 3 роки тому

    Silver queen is the best sweetcorn there is. in the spring that's all we think about.

  • @kenlynch6332
    @kenlynch6332 3 роки тому

    Ralph has quickly become comfortable in front of the camera. Being a City Person I would have thought you were planting plastic, except I did see this process last year, as well as the other planter putting down the black plastic. 🚜🐄 🌽🍅🍇 🍎 🐄 🚜 X 3

  • @cookiesmom2079
    @cookiesmom2079 3 роки тому +2

    ♥️ from 🇨🇦

  • @TheHoughr
    @TheHoughr 3 роки тому +3

    YES thanks for posting also what kind of fertilizer do you use for your seedlings?

  • @kevfaherty123
    @kevfaherty123 3 роки тому +2

    Holy crow I forgot about the rocks haha

  • @chrisna5668
    @chrisna5668 3 роки тому +1

    Was hoping you'd give the model number of the semi automated potting machine! Been trying to find a smaller one like that!

  • @funkidslearning9646
    @funkidslearning9646 3 роки тому +2

    Nice job, Veggies .. normally what heater u use to warm your plants in winter? could u give me some advice what kind of heaters I should use it for my green house 20×10?

  • @porko94270
    @porko94270 3 роки тому +2

    what happens to the plastic after the corn grow ?

  • @robertevans8024
    @robertevans8024 3 роки тому +2

    When do you add the fertilizer ? Corn is a heavy feeder, right ?🌽🌽🌽

  • @roxannegray2796
    @roxannegray2796 3 роки тому

    Nice haircuts guys.

  • @qparacha1
    @qparacha1 3 роки тому +1

    They had a family haircut day we didn't see xD

  • @davidjustice4029
    @davidjustice4029 3 роки тому +2

    Do you guys use commercial fertilizer on you're veggies?

  • @spideybrent
    @spideybrent 2 роки тому

    Hello from Canada

  • @HACKSAW1110
    @HACKSAW1110 3 роки тому +1

    Switching crops during the years... standart stuff... Almost also know all the rocks by name from all the vids picking peppers or tomatos on the field 😊

    • @theveggieboys
      @theveggieboys  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for always watching. I appreciate it!

  • @jimmason1072
    @jimmason1072 3 роки тому

    Springs on it's way 👍 .....but it's cool and wet right know....I hope your corn doesn't get frost bite....

  • @niloydoming6773
    @niloydoming6773 3 роки тому +2

    very good idea.hilow sir from philipines

  • @annarautavuoma8553
    @annarautavuoma8553 3 роки тому +1

    You guys are so hard working! You make the rest off is look bad! 😩👌😄 Please show how you plant and transplant onios! 🙏🏻 Thats my hardest crop to get right. Greeatings from Sweden!

  • @markbaumgardner3760
    @markbaumgardner3760 3 роки тому +2

    Is that Mulch biodegradable?

  • @jasonreynolds183
    @jasonreynolds183 3 роки тому +1

    The Cookie Monster seems like an amazing investment

  • @pm_agro
    @pm_agro 3 роки тому

    cool modern technology🙏

  • @JamesMcCutcheon
    @JamesMcCutcheon 3 роки тому +1

    When can I come by for a tour and dinner?

  • @donniebargo964
    @donniebargo964 3 роки тому

    I think I have the same exact tractor that you have only minus the two wheel drive version of that

  • @downrightmike
    @downrightmike 2 роки тому

    And that was the last time we saw Ralphie

  • @richardschaffling9882
    @richardschaffling9882 3 роки тому +1

    Good video and love sweet corn are you using regular plastic or that new bio degradable plastic

  • @randomdolphism7661
    @randomdolphism7661 Рік тому

    I moved from Forty Fort Pa to Valdosta GA about 4 years ago. I miss your families sweet corn. I wish y'all could figure a way to ship it.

  • @JeffStewart78..
    @JeffStewart78.. 3 роки тому +3

    First omg my life is complete

  • @Chris-jh3tg
    @Chris-jh3tg 3 роки тому +1

    Hey! Can I borrow that planter? 😁 I almost put a plot of corn in the other day, then I looked at the long range temps. Too cold.

  • @kathymorris148
    @kathymorris148 3 роки тому +1

    Sweet corn was like gold here last year .Some folks asking 6 bucks or more for a dozen ears.How much is corn in your area?

  • @bobwatson957
    @bobwatson957 3 роки тому

    Great vlog.

  • @Ppomia
    @Ppomia 2 роки тому

    Get ralphie on your farm they do wonders for you, only this Ralph 🤔🤣🤣🤣