October Field Trip - Growing a Vegetable Garden

[ASFx2600]

Donald, when you grow the tomatoes in the cages, do you keep the branches growing up inside the cage, or do you let it just grow how it wants? Thanks.

[webcajun]

@ASFx2600 ... I try to keep them inside the cage but with the larger plants it’s almost impossible……Donald

[Athrunwong]

Harvest Moon in real life.

[trigerboyy]

...and,is it still ok to plant okra this time of the year from seeds?? i live in arizona. and does okra plant survive winter temp?

[webcajun]

@trigerboyy ... okra loves hot weather so it's probably way to late to plant now........Donald

[trigerboyy]

donald, did you just said "kumusta ba?" on your welcome note? well that's a filipino word!! means how are you!! i like your style donald, filipinos like me always watch your videos,we are learning a lot from your gardening tips.

[webcajun]

@trigerboyy ... it's French and pretty much means the same thing......Donald

[nonoy6961]

Hey Donald> My wife and I watch your videos all the time to learn how to grow our own garden. I want all the veggies I cab get, so watching you thin that squash looks counter productive. Do you need to thin your crop, and why? Thanks Rich from Chico, CA

[webcajun]

@nonoy6961 ... Hey Rich, I usually plant more seed than I need to insure I get at least a couple to come up. If you don't thin the extras they'll compete for nutrients. If you plant just what you need and space them out properly, there will be no need for thinning....... Donald

[bobinmissouri]

how do you make them cabage balls do u tie the leafs?

[webcajun]

They do it all on their own........... Donald

[ladychewbacca]

thanks, loved it!

[webcajun]

You're welcome........ Donald

[Pete389a]

wow thats a nice row of beets!

[webcajun]

I should be pulling em soon....... Donald

[powerspade]

I dont know why but I just cannot grow beetroot, I sow as per instructions on the packet, in good loam soil, but nothing ever comes, I dont know what I am doing wrong?

[webcajun]

I try to cover my beet seed approx 1/2 inch deep. Keep them watered until they start coming up. Check out the "September Field Trip" on my Web Site. It's an extended version of the YouTube video and towards the end I show how I plant my beets........ Donald

[crewlla]

I love watching your videos especaily when we have had snow for the last two weeks. LOLOLOL now the weather man is calling for rain this weekend. Wish I was there help you on your farm. best wishes. :)

[webcajun]

We've been getting rain for over a month now. Too wet to get into the graden so can't harvest anything nor can I do any weeding. Starting to look bad out there....... Donald

[SevereIDAHO]

Another great video Don. Really enjoyed watching. Amazing how tall those Tomatoes are.  Happy gardening. =)

[webcajun]

I looked at em today, between rains, and I have one in the center that's got to be close to 6 ft. tall. Not many tomatoes but lots of plant........ Donald

[kevinw3891]

Donald, I haven't watched ALL your videos but I've watched about 40 of em. I'm a little bit confused about when and where the worms come in to play. I'm also a little confused about what that tea is for, is it a kind of fertilizer? Keep up the good work sir, you really do have the best videos on youtube.

[webcajun]

From what I can understand .... worm casting is some of the best plant food you can use. It contains tons of nutrients and benifical microorganisms for your soil. Making the worm cast tea promotes the growth of the microorganisms, they multiply like crazy.

Not only do you apply the tea to the base of the plant but you can also pour it on the plant to cover the leaves. Claims are it discourages both the bugs and disease......... Donald

[ivankinsman]

Good beets - we grow a lot and they always do well in Poland (as do potatoes adn cabbages). We use the long variety - as to the round - and find they do much better. Those are weird looking vines! Do u cover your compost pile with dark plastic - some people recommend it,,,

[webcajun]

It could be the variety of beet but I think the worm case tea has a lot to do with it also. The plants you saw in the video are now almost twice a big.

I don't cover my compost pile. I start it in the spring and use it the next spring........ Donald

[tanvir1618]

nice work Donal

[webcajun]

Thanks

[3CoolKats]

Wow, those tomatoes are looking terrific!!!

[webcajun]

We are beginning to get some cool nights so they may be just about finished growing. I hope not but that's my guess..........  Donald

[AnneMarie96]

The vines you have, never heard of them. Could you spell it out so I can google it? Great video.

[webcajun]

Cucuzza Squash. Thanks........ Donald

[nikki4612]

Your garden always inspires me. My parents gave me a tiller for my birthday. Now I have no reason not to expand the garden more. Strawberry plants are in the feed store here in Ponchatoula so I guess I'll get planting. Any suggestions?

Thanks Nikki

[webcajun]

Hey Nikki ... I don't have any experience with strawberries but lots of folks on the "Forum" does. Join up and ask questions, they'll be glad to help.......... Donald

[kokonutbaby1]

Sheesh Donald, u must have alot of time on your hands to be sitting around counting that many worms, lol...great looking beets, etc..can u eat beet leaves or are the bitter? Also, what were those big long green pod looking things u were saving for seed called? They were huge, how do u eat those? When do u expect the first frost down there? Great video!

[webcajun]

I've yet to try em but I'm told you can eat the beet tops. The big long green pods are Cucuzza Squash. Cooked down with ground meat, tomatoes and plenty seasoning of course and they are great. Our first frost should be sometime in Nov......... Donald

[RedWhiteandBetrayed]

Looking good webcajun... im jealous...

[webcajun]

Like I said in the vid, I'm beginning to see the advantages of the worm cast tea. Easy to make and seems to be working real well....... Donald

[MadBadVoodo]

Five Stars!!

[webcajun]

Thanks.......... Donald

[hitmhard]

Gardening season is over for us here in Michigan. So its nice watching you still going at it! Nice video.

[webcajun]

Ever considered growing a few things inside the house, near a window. Could be interesting.......... Donald

[niffer58]

very decent harvest it looks like this year. still collecting seeds. i think i have some of what i want now. atleast get started next year. :) how long is your season there? in new mexico it has already been almost to freezing point. i will only give it about another 2-3 weeks till it does. it is chilly here

[webcajun]

Last year I grew stuff all through winter. About the only thing that didn't grow in the real cold was my cauliflower. When I say real cold I'm talking about in the 30s. Louisiana has very mild winters......... Donald

[niffer58]

I guess that is a positive for louisiana. :) Never been there. my dad has tho. he was a engineer for one of the big time radio stations there. but since has moved. he was in New Orleans. everyone that i know of that comes here doesn't think it snows here.. hahaha. it snows pretty bad here some years and sometimes you don't get nothing but really cold weather. this will likely be a cold year.

[JBL3470]

Donald ur still the best on Youtube.

[webcajun]

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks...........  Donald

[sadia102]

Hahaha counted everyone of them... well done Donald. Maybe I need to do that with all my mustard greens. Those beet tops are gorgeous. The worm cast tea seems to be doing well. Must find my chilli pepper seeds and get them in. Hey ...your chocos are on there way. Am working on a low maintenance compost pile too. Thanks for the great vid.

[webcajun]

I really didn't want to say too much about the worm cast tea until I saw if it really worked and it does. Those eggplant have grown another foot since the video was shot. The beet tops have outgrown the bug attack and they're looking even better. It's starting to rain everyday making it hard to keep up in the garden........ Donald

[thelawisafterme]

Looks like you finally got an electric pea sheller/huller.

Nice

[webcajun]

Been saving up for awhile and finally got one. It is nice to have........ Donald

[xxwnetelxx]

Good to hear from you Donald. Good job as usual.

Bobby B.

[webcajun]

Hey Bobby ... Thanks........... Donald

[500passwords]

looking good donald , 5 stars from 500

[webcajun]

Thanks....... Donald

[jstrunck]

Glad to see all is well in the garden!

Take Care,

John

[webcajun]

Hey John ... lots of rain lately so it's a "get in there when you can" kind of thing. I need mud grips on that golf cart. LOL ........ Donald

[cheesestr4wz]

Many thanks to you ! I've learned so much!

May your family, home, farm & livestock always be blessed by the Lord Jesus!

[webcajun]

Wish the best to you too....... Donald