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@@brianramsey3824 Tilling won't help. The beneficial fungi in the soil are easily damaged by any kind of soil disturbance, whether it's a chemical or tilling. My two most recent episodes get into nurturing the beneficial microbes to create more competition for the "bad guys".

@StacksUrbanHarvest some say it will which would make no till counter productive. I guess I don't feel like I've messed my soil up I have raised beds. Haven't done a lot cover crops but do a lot of chop and drop. And this year and other years I've tried to do no til. Basically everything that I read that can help prevent RKN goes against what is trendy now with keeping old biomas in place.

@@worksmith5223 Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Happy gardening! 🌿

@@LukaStomp Glad you enjoyed it! 🌿

Wow! Have we met before? We love Frankie! Did you see the Chaya episode where I used Frankie and Richie's beautiful Chaya bush? It's the focal point on the corner. Yes, I'd love to do an exchange. Please either message me, David Stack, on Facebook, or email me at urbanharvest@gardener.com I look forward to seeing you!

I'm glad this helped! Happy gardening! 🌿

@@StacksUrbanHarvest Thanks. I subscribed and i hope your channel grows.

@@UptightDookie Nice! I'm curious, which variety did they have growing? Or varieties?

@@StacksUrbanHarvest not sure of the name but it had leaves with 5 points :)

@@UptightDookie Maybe the Maple leaf Chaya.

Then use untreated wood as a buffer, like I did.

The golden apple, aka june plum is Spondias dulcis (syn. Spondias cytherea).

@@StacksUrbanHarvest, thank you!

So sorry to hear about your MS. 🙏 You can contact Amanda through her website to see when there's an upcoming tour. www.pike-wellness.com

Yes. Regenerative Microscopy, by Matthew Powers

@@Crozbyguy-rg1iu Yes, there are predatory nematodes that eat other nematodes. They are like the great white shark of the soil world, but they are rare. I do not recommend solarization at all anymore. I used to do it all summer, every summer for nine years, and it did more harm than good. I talk about that in my latest video. ruclips.net/video/pa1X7e1I-FU/видео.html

@@Crozbyguy-rg1iu And when you say "treated", you mean one that was solarized?

@@gregsobel5568 Thanks Greg! 🌿

@@karenessauthor Yes, it does. More specifically, French marigolds. Some other varieties can actually host root knot nematodes. So I've always grown French marigolds in my garden beds.

That's a good argument to use my hügelkultur method.

@@mommabear2544 You can bring life to that soil. I've got a number of soil building videos that dig deeper into the regenerative principles. ruclips.net/p/PL6ulEHf2FUdEo6BiEXqUBBkVyZPcFG236

And that's why I've been strongly speaking out against it. But for 9 years I did as IFAS recommended, and was dedicated to solarizing all summer and every summer. It did more harm than good, as I explained in my most recent videos.

Here's the latest episode, where I talk about this with a Soil Food Web consultant. ruclips.net/video/pa1X7e1I-FU/видео.html

You're welcome! As far as fig trees, there are root feeder resistant varieties that are great as rootstock, like Celeste, and Ficus sycomorus. But yeah, it's great to know that with the right biology, and knowing how to nurture those microbes, it all works! 🌿

I'm glad you enjoyed this, and that you're a local! I'm not at all opposed to buying nematodes for specific reasons like that. Years ago I bought some that helped me control grubs, and it did help. Happy gardening! 🌿

Then this other study, which I referenced in the longer version of this video, shows that urea and blackstrap molasses can be effective at controlling root feeders, while increasing the numbers of beneficial nematodes. bit.ly/45OKfRm

As for the impact it may have on microbes, I haven't come across info on that, other than microbes and biochar.

@@StacksUrbanHarvest .. okay .. thanks for the reply!! 🙂

@@StacksUrbanHarvestif molasses would be effective in theory would the practice of using fermented plant juices(especially from tomato prunings which I’ve done) and I myself have noticed less root knots. Also I have a short video on my channel where I though what you show is root knot but seeing that it in fact is not and to you a success by your view makes me feel much better about my progress

@@StacksUrbanHarvest😅ofcourse after quickly reviewing my video I do see noticeable small knots beginning to form so maybe I am wrong however I’d definitely like your input on fermented plant juices to feed beneficial microbes for this purpose.

They can be food for the predatory nematode, but those are so rare. It's an interesting thought. But keep in mind that the root feeders thrive in poor soil, and it becomes a hostile environment for them in soil with a diversity of the "good guys" which make the soil healthy.

​@@StacksUrbanHarvestmites also feed on nematodes

I'm so glad this helps! Happy gardening! 🌿

I just planted my seeds which we're sun hemp. They sprouted in 2 days! Cover cropping to protect my fruit trees

@@jared1048 Nice! Sunn hemp does really well for me.

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Yes, it was quite unexpected! I'm glad I got the pulling of the roots on video just in case. I'm glad this can be useful to you!

I'll ask, but I believe it came from a cricket farm.

@@StacksUrbanHarvest Thanks, Im planning a market garden in Broward county, nematoads are quite the problem there.

They sure are! I'm in Broward as well. In Oakland Park.

@@StacksUrbanHarvest So was the biologist in Jacksonville?

@@friendsmakingmusic1751 Yes, these SFW consultants are scattered around the country. And my friend said that the insect frass is from crickets and superworms (for the pet market). She said there were more worm castings than insect frass in it.

@@AE-qq1mj Glad you enjoyed it! You can contact them through their website at: www.pike-wellness.com/

@@StacksUrbanHarvest thank you so much for the information!! I appreciate it!!

@@StacksUrbanHarvest yes . Thank you very much!!

@@babiryewarda20 I've never been to Zanzibar, but I've lived in Dodoma, Tanzania for 3 months. Also, I was born in Nairobi. That explains my African art. 🇹🇿🇰🇪 Chaya can be consumed in small doses with no problems, but it's well known to be toxic otherwise without being cooked. It might be possible that you have a variety that is less toxic.

@StacksUrbanHarvest wow that's great I was born in Uganda, raised in 🇰🇪 then 🇺🇬 and married in 🇹🇿. Small world .

@@babiryewarda20 Yes it is! Jambo sana!

@@JCC_1975 If you happen to live nearby, you're welcome to pickup cuttings. I'm in Broward county of S. Florida.

@@StacksUrbanHarvest thank you 💜 I wish I lived nearby. I'm an hour north of ATL. I'd definitely be willing to pay for shipping if you're willing.

Sorry, I'm not set up for shipping, and Chaya is a subtropical plant. Unless you have a heated greenhouse, Chaya wouldn't survive your winter.

@@StacksUrbanHarvest I do have a heated greenhouse. I've got lots of subtropical and tropical plants I over winter. Thanks anyway 💜 happy growing 💜

@@asupremum1246 Yes, it is.

Is it the deeply lobed variety? I'd say stake it if it needs support. But the deeply lobed is pretty hardy, and shouldn't need it. The Jumbo leaf easily gets top heavy and needs support, topping off. I just had large portions of it break off after heavy rains.

@@StacksUrbanHarvest Thanks for responding. It is a little over 5' and I got it as a sapling in April - 6" tall. It seems to be very delicate with light green leaves and pink top leaves. Wish I could describe it better. Because of the video, I will repot it in a very large pot! Our ground is very rocky and I can't dig holes.

@@StacksUrbanHarvest Thank you for responding. I got this sapling in April when it was about 6" tall and it is now over 5'. She has light green leaves and pink topper leaves and looks very delicate and frail. So - I really don't know what type it is. Because of this video, I will be transplanting it to a very large pot. I cannot plant it in the ground because I can't dig through rock. Thanks again.

@@lindaread5724 If you email me a photo of it at urbanharvest@gardener.com I can tell you what variety it is.

Sorry, I wish I could tell you, but it was gifted to me about 11 years ago, and the handle had broken off. But it was perfect for working the bed without the handle. BTW, I switched from solarizing to cover crops that kill RKNs, and it's much healthier for the soil. Here's my series about that. ruclips.net/p/PL6ulEHf2FUdGlSwVvMGZgra3uOD4Jb9Jf

Studies have shown that clear plastic allows the heat from solar rays to penetrate deeper. So, no. But after I've solarized my beds every summer for nine years, what I've found to be more effective at improving the soil and managing the "bad guys" is growing over crops. I've made that switch two years ago, and I highly recommend that you consider this. I just completed a follow-up episode to my cover crop series: Cover Crops For Soil Health & Manage Nematodes: ruclips.net/p/PL6ulEHf2FUdGlSwVvMGZgra3uOD4Jb9Jf

Adding to what I just said, my next video will show how for the first time in my 14 years of gardening here, I've not found one nematode knot when I pulled my tomato plants up. I sent a soil sample to a Soil Food Web consultant, and excerpts of his assessment will be in this upcoming episode. 🌿

@@StacksUrbanHarvest Good, thanks, I prefer cover crops, will check it out!

Glad to hear! I solarized my beds every summer for nine years, and now I've discovered how cover crops and other soil building methods can be more effective at combatting RKNs. And it's much healthier for the soil! I can't wait to get working on the next video that is along the same lines. But it's more like showing the proverbial "proof that's in the pudding" episode. Because last weekend when I pulled my tomato plants out, I could not find one nematode knot! So I've sent a soil sample to a Soil Food Web consultant in Jacksonville, and tomorrow morning I'll record our discussion. Then I'll use chunks of that in the next video, but basically I want to drive home that nurturing healthy communities of a diversity of microbes, with regenerative soil building practices really does pay off! I'm glad this came at a great time for you! Happy gardening! 🌿

Thank you! That means a lot coming from you! 🌿

Sounds like you know from experience. Were you hit by a tail?

@@StacksUrbanHarvest yes I was. Back in 1996 when I first moved to FL a neighbor was evicted and left behind an iguana in a 2 story cage. I didn’t know what to do (I was the property manager) so I took cage and all and figured I’d take care of him for a few days until I get in touch with the proper people for help. I was from NY and never even saw an iguana in my life. I fed him, cleaned his cage etc and he would whip me with his tail. Nasty little guy. I called animal control and was told to release it in the canal. I felt bad but he was getting too big and never should have been in a cage as a pet. His name was Zazoo. I had to have my husband release him since I couldn’t do it. I kept thinking he’d be lonely and starve to death. Like I said I had no clue about Florida wildlife. Well Zazoo happily left but stayed around and would sunbath on my back lawn. As long as we didn’t cage him he was very nice. I was asked for the names of the people who were evicted and owned Zazoo. I gave the information freely and their forwarding address. But many months later Zazoo was still around. A few years later we moved and that’s the end of my iguana story. Iguanas are not pets and they Shouldn’t be caged. They get huge.

@@denisef1153 Wow! Non-native species should never be released into the wild, as they can cause havoc with the ecosystem. That was unfortunate advice they gave you. They are such a problem here!

@@StacksUrbanHarvest yes I totally agree with you.

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is one of the safest plastics available for garden use. It's resistant to chemicals, doesn't leach harmful substances, and is widely used in food-grade containers. I believe there are HDPE rolls or sheets for lining garden beds. Polypropylene (PP) is another safe plastic option. It's commonly used in food packaging and containers, indicating its safety for use around edible plants. PP liners are durable and resistant to chemicals. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) are also safe choices. They are flexible, durable, and used in various food-grade applications. These materials are less dense than HDPE but still provide a reliable barrier between soil and treated wood.

Sorry to hear that, and I'm glad this video is helpful! Instead of bird netting, you could use tulle fabric, as fauna tend to get caught up in the bird netting.

Hardiness zone 11a, with mild winters, and temperatures mostly in the upper 90°F's in the summer.

The Pike family is about 60 miles north of me at zone 10b.

I've always planted a diversity. And I've had nematode knots on brassica roots. I'm glad to say, for the first time in 14 years of gardening here, I've not seen any nematode knots this year. That includes this past weekend when I pulled all my tomato plants, I had absolutely no visible knots. After I finish the cover crop video I'm working on now, I'll work on an episode about what I did differently last fall when I planted the beds. Basically, what I have been saying in these videos has paid off beyond my expectations. 🌿