June Field Trip - Growing a Vegetable Garden

[wingzofsteel]

I always learn something. Thanks and good fortune.

[webcajun]

@wingzofsteel ...Glad it helped.....Donald

[vnswamy2008]

great videos !!  how and when you fertilize the okra and other plants in your field?

[webcajun]

@vnswamy2008 ... I use 8-8-8 at a rate of 8 lbs. per 100 ft. of row before planting. If you use a stronger fertilizer use less. I also use Miracle Grow in my water tank on areas I didn't fertilize......Donald

[hebrewbrother7]

We"ve been growing corn to sell but people don't like the worm in there but we dont mind. Your gardening methods are very inspiring I enjoy all your videos.

[hebrewbrother7]

Hey Donald. I saw your corn in this video and was wondering if you get worms in your corn or how do you prevent it?

[webcajun]

@hebrewbrother7 ... I get em every year and don't really worry about em. After shucking the ear just break off the end where the worm is.  The old folks use to say having the worm meant your corn was healthy. LOL.....Donald

[snoopysgreatdoghouse]

Coal-Raw-Bee ^^

[webcajun]

@snoopysgreatdoghouse ...Thanks, lol......Donald

[231MasseyFerguson]

My God, son!! (lol) What kind of corn is that? Will the G-90 that I planted get that tall??.... Also, this video has answered a question that I asked about planting cucumber and squash on the same row... Thanks.

[webcajun]

@231MasseyFerguson ...No the G-90 won't get that big. LOL.....Donald

[231MasseyFerguson]

@webcajun How tall does G-90 get?

Mine is probably 2 ft. tall (or more) right now. I won't be able to get back in there and hill or cultivate the corn and 1 of my potato rows. It's too tall! Thanks

[webcajun]

@231MasseyFerguson ...it'll probably go 6-7 feet tall.....Donald

[webcajun]

@kandoosmith1 ...Thanks, glad they help......Donald

[onyxreddragon]

Very nice plants! Cant wait to see what you do this spring!

[webcajun]

@onyxreddragon ... well I have the corn, okra, potatoes and purple hull planted.  Will soon start planting tomatoes, cucumber, snap beans, peppers and eggplant.

[egnilk66]

4:25 Those are some of the, if not THE, largest tomato plants I've ever seen. What's the secret?

[webcajun]

Really no secret just stick to the basics. Don't fall for all the gimmicks out there. That variety is called "Coustralee" and is included in the seed offer on the web site........ Donald

[hottlimited]

How do you keep your garden weed free?

[webcajun]

Most with the tiller and a sharp hoe...... Donald

[tanvir1618]

Nice work u done Donald , realy love to be ur friend . i love gardening.

Tanvir PAKISTAN

[webcajun]

Hey Tanvir ... glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks......... Donald

[dogsouth]

Kohlrabi in June in the South?!?!  I've been sitting on my kohlrabi seeds for the fall. How were they? What zone are you in?

[webcajun]

Can't let em get too big and they're OK. I'm in Zone 8......... Donald

[integrityfs]

Donald,

I think you do a fantastic job putting together your videos. You may have shared but I can't find it but what is the video software you use?

[webcajun]

Adobe Premiere Elements 7 ........ Donald

[chemtraildanger]

Beautiful thanks a lot for this inspiring dream. we live in a big ugly city where the markets bring dead food iradiated and non nutritive so watching this was really invigorating.

[webcajun]

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

[Hamish121212]

Do you water often? What is your rainfall per year?

[webcajun]

This spring I wasn't watering at all but since the first of June I've been out there just about every day with a watering can.  Our average rainfall per year is around 50-60 inches........ Donald

[andersonroxer]

how many acers is your garden.

[webcajun]

Working with about 2 acres right now....... Donald

[TnWormsCastings]

your bin is doing well i am hapopy for you i just got 30 pounds off of mine

[webcajun]

I added more worms food for em. Finding egg sacks and little worms all over the tub. Hopefully by the fall i'll be able to start harvesting........... Donald

[onrekids]

hey donald cant wait for the july field trip

you da man

[webcajun]

Working on it now....... Donald

[bamboorules]

I can't wait for my garden to grow. everything is wilting but is looking better now...Nick, from Michigan.

[webcajun]

We had 1 inch of rain in June and nothing this month so lots of my stuff is wilting too........ Donald

[JBL3470]

Hi Donald,

I tried your squash recipe advice and you werent kidin good eats for sure thanks.

[webcajun]

They do make a good snack on the pit. If I'm going to cook / boil some I like to pick them when about the size of a 10 oz. beer can....... Donald

[passintyme1]

Great garden , my question is how many purple hull pea plants should i plant for a decent harvest for a family of 5,had some the other nite and they were delicious.

[webcajun]

I guess that would depend on how often you want them. I planted 300 feet and have picked well over 20 ... 5 gal. buckets. If I'd of pick them all I would say 30 ... 5 gal. buckets out of those 300 ft....... Donald

[edbogus]

Donald, I really enjoy watching your videos. I'm learning a lot! Thanks! -George from New York.

[webcajun]

Hey George ... glad you enjoy the vids..... Donald

[SasyBecause]

Donald I keep waiting to see your thumbs turn green!!!!!!!

[webcajun]

If we don't start getting some rain soon my thumbs will turn brown. LOL ..... Donald

[Wizechris1]

that worm bin looks extremely wet. maybe add more dry leaves worms would like a break from eating all of those green materials. Love teh vids keep up the goo gardening.

[webcajun]

Thanks........ Donald

[focusenergy]

Hello Donald, You seem to have some great soil there. What a great job you are doing. Love your dog - I have two big labs and yesterday they decided to go through a screened window to chase something.

My garden is a work in progress but your videos are an inspiration...

[webcajun]

You learn something new in the garden every day. I learned a lot from my mistakes......... Donald

[theproducegarden]

awesome!!!!

[webcajun]

Thanks........ Donald

[rm92civic]

Not sure how to spell "Losh pa top a ta," but it's fun to say (as is most French). I hope to come up with my own tagline and series of videos some day.... and I hope they are at least half as good these. Great job once again!

[webcajun]

You'll do just fine if you keep it simple......... Donald

[rocketdog111]

what do u do with all ur veggies

[webcajun]

Put up what we can use, give to family and friends then sell the rest to help pay expenses........ Donald

[therealoracle]

how do you keep all the bugs away from them? so that they don't go bad? my squash has alot of bugs that are eating the plant and i spray pest control on it but they come back.

[webcajun]

If I had a bad bug problem I would spray about once a week as long as I saw damage.......... Donald

[therealoracle]

My tomatoes are all bad and i don't know why. They are still on the vine but the bottoms are all black and starting to rot. I don't know why is it the heat or do they have some kind of plague?? please help!

[mutanttk08]

look up information on blossom end rot. I think it is caused by infrequent watering.

[14dollarz]

Thanks for showing how things are growing. I look forward to all your videos.

[webcajun]

Thanks......... Donald

[ShushLorraine]

Beautiful productive garden - and all without mulch (that I could see) or raised beds or even double digging. You've broken all the rules that I thought were so very important and still have this beautiful garden. Good job! Thanks for the tour.

[webcajun]

I really don't think some of those things are necessary.  Fertile soil, full sun, water when needed is about all it takes IMHO......... Donald

[ShushLorraine]

I think you've proven your humble opinion. Amazing garden.

[lowphoenix]

Thats the biggest tomato plant I've ever seen...

[webcajun]

They have since really loaded up with tomatoes and the branches bent over and now touching the ground........ Donald

[Teresita40]

Absolutely beautiful, I wish I was there to watch them grow. At this late date is there anything I can start on a balcony in a pot?

[webcajun]

Tomatoes, cucumbers and maybe some peppers should do OK........ Donald

[murphalot13]

Yeah great video Donald, nice intro :)

I hope you get some watermelons later this year! And by the way i think Kohlrabi's pronounced something like - "Coal-raa-bee" or "Coal-raw-bee". I like your "call-bree" or "calibree" better hah!

[webcajun]

I have some watermelon now but the plants are starting to die off. No rain, really hot for this time of the year, it's not good for the garden........ Donald

[1DRock37167]

Looking good so far this year Donald, thanks for the update!

[webcajun]

We almost had no rain in June. The garden is really hurting right now......... Donald

[1DRock37167]

Time to put on a loin cloth and do a little rain dance:-)

[webcajun]

Now that would be something to see.  LOL ...... Donald

[ELHIEGER1]

You're getting fancy with your intros Donald.  It reminds me of a PBS special from the 80's. Good video as usual. By the way, can you freeze squash and/or zucchini? I also am producing more than I eat...

[webcajun]

Some folks do freeze their squash but I really don't like it that way. Fresh off the plant is my favorite.......... Donald

[graphicsprincess]

Love your videos! Thank you for sharing. What type of tomato plants are you growing? :-)

[webcajun]

It's an heirloom variety "Coustralee" and I really don't recommend them. If you want 12 tomato plants better plant at least 36. They do produce huge tomatoes but just not worth the trouble....... Donald

[graphicsprincess]

Ok thanks for the info! :)

[johndeeremaster]

for the corn what kind of seed did you use? also great job so far.

[webcajun]

The corn variety is "Trucker's Favorite". On a scale of 1-10 it's a 1 in my book. Just a little sweeter than field corn........ Donald

[Tembila2]

A real corn dog!

LOL!

[webcajun]

I think that dog could survive anywhere...... Donald

[hitmhard]

you had better hire a secretary as many responses you are  getting

[webcajun]

I figure if someone takes the time to comment, I should take the time to respond. It is taking me a little longer these days but that's OK. I enjoy it........ Donald

[WestChesterGarden]

I've been enjoying watching your videos for some time now! Entertaining, informative, well produced, and just all around great!

Keep it up friend!

[BSB8484]

Couldn't agree more! great job.

[webcajun]

Just an old county boy playing in the dirt.  Glad you enjoy......... Donald

[hitmhard]

I have never seen a tomato plant the big in my life. Ours aren't even two foot yet, and don't have any tomatos on any of them. Maybe it has to do w/ all the cold nights we had back in late May and part of june.

[webcajun]

It's not all skill, the variety has everything to do with the size of the plant and the size of the tomatoes........ Donald

[crewlla]

I love your dogs. give them a big kiss for me.

[webcajun]

Oh "knot head" would love that......... Donald

[crewlla]

tomatoe plants? tomatoe trees.

[webcajun]

Must be doing something right, just don't know what. LOL .......... Donald

[soxnes]

I love Ur videos cant wait till the next one

[webcajun]

Thanks......... Donald

[jstrunck]

Donald,

Thanks for posting the June Field trip vid!

Glad to see all is well at your place.

We have been under the heat also. Around 100-105 degrees here at my place.

John

[webcajun]

The heat along with the humidity is a killer. Can only stay out there a little while then have to come in and cool off a bit in the fan. It's also been real dry lately so that's not good for the garden. Went from too wet to too dry.......... Donald

[bpereztab]

Thanks for sharing!!! This really motivates me to keep gardening. You have a beautiful garden(farm).

[webcajun]

Thanks........ Donald

[mukwah1111]

Kholrabi pronounced: "COAL - ROBBIE"

[webcajun]

No it's "Goat". LOL ......... Donald

[Sarahshutterbug]

WoW your tomatoes are CRAZY huge and so healthy looking!! I loved the tour (always do lol) How do you seperate the worm castings from everything else? Great video once again :-)

[webcajun]

Seperating the castings is real easy. I'll do a video on it when I harvest........ Donald

[mukwah1111]

Wow Donald ! Your worm bin has really done well. You are a natural ! Good for you with the compost tea. I have turned my son onto compost tea back in Ontario & he has been making the tea & spreading it on my lawn & flower beds. No veggie gardent there tho. So happy to see you benefiting from the worm bin & compost tea. No looking back now eh !

[webcajun]

My father raised worms for many years so I do have some experience with the worms. The tea I'm making now is from my compost and what I call "Swamp Dirt". I have to be careful cause it will burn peppers. Have to cut it with water or it's too strong. I do have plans for the fall garden......... Donald

[wgseagal]

have you tried swisschard baked for 20minutes at 400 with parmeasean cheese olive oil or butter ,salt ,pepper,maybe some more spices it taste so good like in a restuarant

[webcajun]

Not yet........ Donald

[wgseagal]

tomatoe plants look like trees lol i hope you get as many tomatoes

[webcajun]

They are just starting to produce now. I have about 30 lbs. on the cabinet and quite a few in the frig........ Donald

[Praxxus55712]

Those tomato plants totally devoured the tomato cages! If they get any bigger, you're gonna need a baseball bat to fight your way through them to harvest! :)

Those worms are doing great. The castings will make a great potting mix addition for nest spring.

[webcajun]

You should see the size of these tomatoes I picking. No joke, 2+ lbs. beat my record by a long shot. Really looking forward to making tea out of the castings....... Donald

[tallman1415]

Great video as usual! What does "burpless" mean in cucumbers? Don't "burp" when you eat them??? (just a guess!)

[webcajun]

Don't burp after you eat them....... Donald

[sadia102]

Awesome crops Donald. Those tomatoes sure look wonderful....and the corn! Red soil is the best. I've just I got my first ever snowpea pod. lol I expect to see your choco...mirliton..covering the net within a couple of weeks. Thanks for the great tour.

[webcajun]

I hope the Mirliton does well but this heat is really giving it a hard time right now. This has got to be the hottest June we've had in awhile. Congrats on the snowpeas........ Donald

[BLBMZ]

Those tomato plants were awesome! I think Im going to cages next year, Im really tired of tying up tomatoes..LOL. And the way we pronouce Kohlrabi is...coal-rob-e. Dont know if that is right or not. Enjoy all of your videos I learn lots. Thanks

[webcajun]

With these tomatoes I had to tie a few after they grew above the cages and they still fell over. Picked one the other day that went over 2 lbs. Got quite a few more on there that size or bigger. One tomato is big enough to feed the whole family. LOL .......... Donald

[iTouchPod2G]

Donald its Col (as in cold) Rahbee for kohlrabi

[webcajun]

Still sounds like "Goat". LOL Thanks........ Donald

[monte6714]

Donald,I have a tomato plant that gets blossoms then they dry up and fall off so I have no tomatoes..what could it be?

Also..how can I incorporate worms into my hard clay soil lawn?

[Octahoney]

Check out Michigansnowpony's video on lasagna gardening video. By layering cardboard, straw and some manure/soil the worms will come to you! :)

[gardenkids]

great feild trip i love watching them

[webcajun]

Thanks....... Donald

[jmaprins]

Hey Donald,

Looking good! Hope you have a good harvest. The veg is prounounced coal-rah-bee!!

Happy gardening from Holland!

[webcajun]

Still sounds like "goat" to me. LOL Thanks........ Donald

[mutanttk08]

Outstanding... I found the first bit of color on one of my tomatoes yesterday.. can't wait for what tomorrow will bring.

[webcajun]

I pick mine when they start turning cause if I leave them on till they turn red, something will happen to em. Bugs or birds will get them....... Donald

[keyofdavid88]

Salut Donald! You helped inspire me to grow my small garden this year. I'm getting ripe tomatoes already and one bloom on my watermelon plants but everything else is still busy getting started good.

Enjoying your videos thanks for sharing!

[webcajun]

I consider 1 plant in a container a small garden, anything bigger than that is a garden. LOL I've got a few watermelon that would go 15-25 lbs. but not sure they'll survive this dry spell we are in........ Donald

[mywootgarden]

coal~robbie is how that word is said i think and woot your plants look awesoem thank you very much for the field trip!! realy inspires me to make my own garden better as i can see the grand poteintial that i could achive in your your own skilled work and the spelder that is your field of wonder! thank You Donald!

[webcajun]

Sounds like "Goat" in Cajun French to me. Glad you enjoyed the video........  Donald

[billpro]

Do you find that the cucumbers in the pots need to be watered everyday?

[webcajun]

Yes I do find that just about anything planted in a pot needs water just about every day. We are in a real dry spell right now and I sometimes water them twice a day........ Donald

[3CoolKats]

Things are looking good! Especially the tomatoes, corn, and snap beans. I planted cantaloupe this year for the first time in ages. I think I'll get some if my cucumbers don't overspread it too much.

Looks like you planted a couple of things I've never even heard of. Cookoosa and whatever that vine was after that. And yeah I know I bound to have spelled cookoosa wrong.

[webcajun]

Cantaloupe are one of the easiest things to grow if you give them room.

The vines are Cucuzza Squash sent to me by Fulton from Texas and Mirlitons sent by Sandy from New Orleans. Both are new to me but appear to be doing good......... Donald

[Blinkazoid]

I'll probably wind up sticking a few sticks in the ground to help guide my cucumbers off of the cantaloupe and watermellow. My cucumbers are growing like crazy.

[ncpoet]

Thanks for the tour Donald. I'm a dabbler in dirt but you, my friend, are a real gardener! We have the same problem with squash, have eight plants and they are producing like crazy. Jane (my wife) is fixing green beans seasoned with ham hocks tomorrow. It sure is nice to not have to buy a few things at the grocery store.

[webcajun]

Snap beans are one of my favorite vegetables. I like them with bacon, onions and new potatoes on rice. Boy that's good. Enjoyed your latest video....... Donald

[fbt2007]

Really enjoyed your video. That's some tomato plants you have growing.

I'm going to settle down and watch the rest of the videos.

Thanks webcajun.

[webcajun]

Picked a tomato a couple of days ago that went 2 lbs. 1 oz. that beat my record..... Donald

[Ender1zero1]

Love the planting but the picking wears me out, hope you have help with yours :)

[webcajun]

We are having 100+ degree days now and it's getting harder and harder to keep up....... Donald

[ohhyeahzulu]

looking great Donald! i'm glad to see weeds in your corn rows makes me feel a little better about my garden hehe. what are you going to put the compost tea in? the worms are looking great i don't know mch about them but it looks like it's done and ready for round two! hope your doing well and hope to see you again!!- caleb

[webcajun]

Hey Caleb ... Those worms are sure doing a great job. Since I did the vid, I've added another 5 lbs. of worms to the tub. Hoping to make compost / worm tea for the garden.

I've started my fall tomatoes which are about 3 inches tall right now....... Donald

[ohhyeahzulu]

great video Donald. glad to see everything is growing so well. i am very happy to see that you have weeds in your corn rows... makes me fill a little better about my garden. i have stoped weeding b/c the plants are to big and rows to close so weeding is difficult. it's harvest time for me!! for everything but the tomatoes and okra. it's a good thing so i can till in those weeds of mine hehe. hope your doing well hope to see you again sone!

[ohhyeahzulu]

ha i thought this comment did not post so i added another one hehe...

[webcajun]

Yeah it does the same thing on my end when I try posting. Takes several refreshes for it to show up....... Donald

[MadBadVoodo]

Five Stars!!

[webcajun]

Thanks....... Donald

[safebet22]

You are the inspiration for our garden :-) Thanks Webcajun my kids love you!

[webcajun]

Thanks for the kind words and you're very welcome....... Donald