O.K. I learned more in the last 4:40 seconds then I did all day. This video is an eye opener for me and I will never look at decorative plants the same way again. The fishing wouldn't last long but if you get there first, all is good. I just started prepping and I went looking for information just like this. I live in Plano, TX. and this info is handy and good to know. TY
I get the feeling a lot of landscapers will only plant edible plants in order to limit liability of someone's pet ingesting them. They don't want somene suing them for planting poisonous plants that kill something. Likewise, you just never know when some kids dare their friend to eat a leaf off of something, and you don't want to get sued for the kid ending up in the ER. So, I think it's no coincidence how many edibles you're seeing.
@therandomdot - That is a good theory but it doesn't hold water with reality. I could have shown you 10 toxic plants for each edible on this little jaunt. Not to mention that the leaves of sweet potato are not edible.
@78grizzly4 II can't speak for survivalpodcasting but there are several books on wild edible/medicinal plants. There is also a great channel called EatTheWeeds. Check it out.
The sweet potatoes... how do you know for sure they aren't for decoration use only? I have bought some plants and herbs in stores they say for decoration use only? Anyone?
@hydrobot2003 There is no such thing as a sweet potato that is for "decoration use only", that would be marketing not reality. I ended up with a few hundred pounds of tubers from one of the apartment complexes where the maintenance workers were cool
i'm in fortworth texas and want tolearn about local native edibles and medicinal plants to add to my knowledge for foraging in the coming economic collapse. please add me to your friends! thanks
Ha i was walking around town the other day and couldnt help but laugh... sweet potatos are everywhere around the shopping areas down here in san antonio
This is my second year with Sunchokes (jerusalem artichokes). I had a few small tubers sent to me (about 5 of them, half the size of my thumb) that produced well over 30 lbs of tubers in one season. I've not harvested them yet this year but judging from the plant size I should get just as many this time around. I've got them in a well contained raised bed so they wont escape and take over.
Oh my... IF it's the same yucca that that I think your talking about... Man!!!! They add it to beef stew for a great tasting starch to go with the beef. Also, they fry it and place it next to "chicharones" skillet cooked port. Almost fried in its own oil... LOL! Hear attack sure... But in times of trouble... Very filling.
I came up with an idea on how to vacuum seal mylar bags. I've never seen it before so I might be the first person who thought of this. It would be cool to hear you mention the method on your podcast.
Would you have any concern about eating plants that have been living so close to that much automobile traffic? I was under the impression that plants next to busy roadways absorb toxins from pollution.
Anyway, I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge. Your podcast is helpful as well. Keep up the good work, sir.
I grew peeper once in the wild the kids loved it they kept picking the pepper man they were huge
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pencilart360 1 week ago
O.K. I learned more in the last 4:40 seconds then I did all day. This video is an eye opener for me and I will never look at decorative plants the same way again. The fishing wouldn't last long but if you get there first, all is good. I just started prepping and I went looking for information just like this. I live in Plano, TX. and this info is handy and good to know. TY
ClassAencounter 2 weeks ago
Gotta love preppers!!!
maximista4103 1 month ago
I get the feeling a lot of landscapers will only plant edible plants in order to limit liability of someone's pet ingesting them. They don't want somene suing them for planting poisonous plants that kill something. Likewise, you just never know when some kids dare their friend to eat a leaf off of something, and you don't want to get sued for the kid ending up in the ER. So, I think it's no coincidence how many edibles you're seeing.
therandomdot 1 month ago
@therandomdot - That is a good theory but it doesn't hold water with reality. I could have shown you 10 toxic plants for each edible on this little jaunt. Not to mention that the leaves of sweet potato are not edible.
survivalpodcasting 1 month ago
LOL I can see the head lines now apartment complix lose's crop.supermark flower pot empty.
mogges1 9 months ago
NOW see what you went and done HA HA HA now all the flower pot where raided.
mogges1 9 months ago
tee hee i live here :3 is that the "its a grind" coffee shop? xD
amyandbrookie 10 months ago
How did you learn how to identify wild plants?
78grizzly4 1 year ago
@78grizzly4 II can't speak for survivalpodcasting but there are several books on wild edible/medicinal plants. There is also a great channel called EatTheWeeds. Check it out.
MrT8T3R 6 months ago
I hope you do more like this
StephStance 1 year ago
The sweet potatoes... how do you know for sure they aren't for decoration use only? I have bought some plants and herbs in stores they say for decoration use only? Anyone?
hydrobot2003 1 year ago
@hydrobot2003 - Also great tips for 2012 :-)
hydrobot2003 1 year ago
@hydrobot2003 There is no such thing as a sweet potato that is for "decoration use only", that would be marketing not reality. I ended up with a few hundred pounds of tubers from one of the apartment complexes where the maintenance workers were cool
survivalpodcasting 1 year ago
i'm in fortworth texas and want tolearn about local native edibles and medicinal plants to add to my knowledge for foraging in the coming economic collapse. please add me to your friends! thanks
problyontheredlist 1 year ago
Ha i was walking around town the other day and couldnt help but laugh... sweet potatos are everywhere around the shopping areas down here in san antonio
lew5025 2 years ago
I live in Mansfield cool to know you guys are in the area
kingtut1964 2 years ago
This is my second year with Sunchokes (jerusalem artichokes). I had a few small tubers sent to me (about 5 of them, half the size of my thumb) that produced well over 30 lbs of tubers in one season. I've not harvested them yet this year but judging from the plant size I should get just as many this time around. I've got them in a well contained raised bed so they wont escape and take over.
Keep it up, Jack. Love the show.
carpus79 2 years ago
Oh my... IF it's the same yucca that that I think your talking about... Man!!!! They add it to beef stew for a great tasting starch to go with the beef. Also, they fry it and place it next to "chicharones" skillet cooked port. Almost fried in its own oil... LOL! Hear attack sure... But in times of trouble... Very filling.
ph0t0mac 2 years ago
Never mind...
The one I was talking about is Cassava. None the less, great info.
ph0t0mac 2 years ago
how about soaking dried beans in
water with an aquarium air stone?
josephdupont 2 years ago
Nice video Jack.
Here in Ohio every field and every roadside is covered in an aggressive "weed" called Queen Ann's Lace.
Truth is they're wild carrots! The roots can get huge but they are basically huge ugly carrots!
harryogre 2 years ago
Great vid Jack, thanks for all you do! Those sweet potatoes give me an idea for apartment gardening, use pretty stuff that is also edible!
Gonna go look for some local edible stuff tomorrow after work!
rooftopeagle 2 years ago
Great vid, hope you do more YouTube videos! 5/5
echodawg 2 years ago
Hey Jack! Love your podcasts!
I came up with an idea on how to vacuum seal mylar bags. I've never seen it before so I might be the first person who thought of this. It would be cool to hear you mention the method on your podcast.
watch?v=4U_mTR9rEUg
vention4wh 2 years ago
Is it pronounced You-ka or Yuck-a?
Would you have any concern about eating plants that have been living so close to that much automobile traffic? I was under the impression that plants next to busy roadways absorb toxins from pollution.
Anyway, I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge. Your podcast is helpful as well. Keep up the good work, sir.
jokertim777 2 years ago
@daddypants22,
I will have to bush up on my Spanish.
survivalpodcasting 2 years ago
Ask them if they even knew if it was edible.
daddypants22 2 years ago