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The tree has been removed to maintain a good relationship with the neighbors. I know they have some value, but the hazards and annoyance outweighed any potential benefits to keeping the tree.

There are several videos on the channel where I show it in the dark. These do not glow super bright and need long exposures to show up on camera.

@@AgTeacherThoughts does it glow like the ceiling stars irl?

That's probably the best description of the glow.

Fertilizer: Jack's Classic Petunia FeED 20-6-22 at a rate of 1 Tablespoon dissolved in 1/gallon of water. Water it with fertilizer water every watering. As far as the seed, I do not know on this variety what method they use for pollination. Mine is outside so there are plenty of options for bees to pollinate it. I also have many petunias near by, so it could be set via any method. They do set seed, but propagation in any form is prohibited by law as they are patented.

I also wanted to add some feedback, because I’ve spent a lot of time learning about this (and I spend way too much time watching thousands of videos). Since your video is titled “Edges for a Garden,” I was expecting tips on garden borders like logs, plastic, or stones, I was pleasantly surprised by the detailed information on sharpening and using garden hoes. The content was incredibly informative! To help optimize your video’s reach and better align the title with the actual content, I have a few title suggestions: 1. “Sharpen Your Garden Hoe Like a Pro: Essential Tips and Tricks” 2. “Ultimate Guide to Sharpening Garden Hoes for Perfect Edges” 3. “Transform Your Gardening: How to Sharpen and Use a Garden Hoe” 4. “Boost Your Gardening Skills: Sharpening and Using Garden Hoes” 5. “Why a Sharp Garden Hoe Makes All the Difference: How to Sharpen and Use It” 6. “Garden Hoe Mastery: Sharpening Techniques and Usage Tips” 7. “Maximize Your Garden Efficiency: Sharpen and Use Your Garden Hoe” 8. “From Dull to Sharp: Perfecting Your Garden Hoe for Better Results” 9. “Garden Tool Hacks: Sharpening Your Garden Hoe for Optimal Performance” 10. “Expert Tips on Sharpening and Using Garden Hoes for Better Gardening” These titles might attract viewers specifically looking for advice on maintaining and using their garden tools. Thanks for the great tips! Best, Ernesto

Yeah, I tried several titles and the computer algorithm would not promote this video when I used those titles. Anything that said sharp or knife, or hoe was held. So I had to be non-specific. It's just the way it is some time. Glad you found the video though.

@@AgTeacherThoughts these algorithms are getting ridiculous… censoring everyday words

It is famous for it's name and how it came about. Here is the link to the long format video that explains it. ruclips.net/video/nHhh1_zp3ZE/видео.htmlfeature=shared

The genetic material is patented. So propagation or sexual reproduction using is prohibited by law. I do know of some individuals who are licensed through the company to work on that, but it is not something I plan to do.

Petunias are in the nightshade family. They can develop roots at any point along their stem. However, they can only grow branches from nodes where there is intact meristematic tissue (a bud).

@@AgTeacherThoughts This is good info, thank you. I have some of those “starry sky” petunia’s and i want to try and propagate them over the winter.

They are fun to learn about. My students were pretty awestruck when I took it to class.

@@AgTeacherThoughts Thank you for the tips on what to set the camera at by the way, it was very helpful. At the end of the 5 minute clip, the last 30 seconds show a short video of them rooting and in the aeroponic tower garden. ruclips.net/video/q8kfMpHQ-Ss/видео.htmlsi=qZONTGt2dN6vP0wJ

Yup, fun having a new pet in the garden.

As long as you are aware and willing to accept that you will not have blossoms for awhile you can do that. Just remember that it takes one month from flower bud formation to when it opens as a blossom. This also means you will have to wait for them to form. When you pinch you activate the buds below the pinch, and these need to grow out before they start forming flower buds. So it may be 6-7 weeks before you see blossoms from where you pinched.

@@AgTeacherThoughts okay great thanks! I don't mind waiting. But I wonder how they get the calibrachoa so dang bushy at the nursery, I don't think my basket will ever achieve that look. I will keep trying though lol

One change I would make is to definitely put a filter over the intake. It will keep random debris from clogging the emitters. I made that change after shooting the video.

@@AgTeacherThoughts thanks!

Glad you enjoyed it.

Always!

Budworms prefer blossoms. Luckily on my plant the brightest part are the new buds. I keep feeding him blossoms. We will see, but no noticeable changes yet.

We purchase our plugs from a Ball Seed. They are a supplier for commercial growers. They are a great supplier if you are looking for large quantities of plants.

Here is a link of one of my trips to see the new varieties that were available through Ball Seed: ruclips.net/video/EvHBRjAvi6M/видео.htmlfeature=shared

I can certainly give you some ideas. First of all, we have to consider the size of the container it is currently in, and the type of potting soil. For the container, once you receive your plant it needs to be transplanted into a container no less than a one gallon nursery container. These are pots about six inches across and ten inches deep. The soil should be a peat moss and pearlite mix. I recommend Sunshine Mix Number 4, which can be found at either Lowes or Home Depot. After the container, we need to think of watering. You should water it daily with enough water to ensure it runs through the pot. A decent size pot should be able to hold enough water for a whole day. Next, let's consider your climate, if the temperature is above 90 with low relative humidity you may need to water morning and evening.

@@AgTeacherThoughts All very useful information. I replanted them yesterday into deeper gallon pots - they were in ceramic- with the sunshine mix you recommended. It's only 68 here today, so even after 1 thorough watering it's still damp next day. I'll water again tomorrow and see how it goes. Took a picture after replanting so it will be possible to judge if they are getting bushier. Thanks so much for the help

Yes, and no. Yes we need a longer petunia, but not a Supertunia. There are growth habit differences between Supertunias and true trailing petunias such as Surfina Pink Vein. Supertunias were bred to sprawl out across the ground and don't make good baskets. Their branches tend to stick straight out. Petunias like Surfina Pink Vein are true trailing petunias and if cared for correctly can trail 4 foot or more. ruclips.net/video/bEoaS1b8qcI/видео.html

​@@AgTeacherThoughtsOhhh I didn't know they grew like that, thanks for letting me know

The difference between the two fertilizers is WHAT nitrogen is used. Miracle Gro uses Urea which is not in a form readily available to the plants. It must be broken down by bacteria into Nitrite and then another bacteria is required to take it from Nitrite to Nitrate. The problem is that potting medias are relatively sterile and do not contain the bacteria necessary to convert the urea all the way to Nitrate. It is the Nitrate that can be used by the plants. Jack's Classic uses primarily Nitrate Nitrogen and thus is immediately available to the plant and doesn't require a bacterial conversion.

@@AgTeacherThoughts I'm a little confused. Why am I getting such great results? I've used that tomato food on everything from vegetables to flowers in containers and the plants seem to blast off as soon as I start giving it to them. I've been buying it over the last few years just because of the results. I add compost and biochar to my vegetable containers. So maybe that's the reason? I generally buy (And don't hate me lol) topsoil. I get better results from topsoil than I do any bagged container soil. I don't know why, my friend lol. I look for the topsoil that already has a little compost in it then add a little more along with biochar. In contrast, I do have a few plants that were potted on the fly in miracle gro potting mix and have been in those pots for a little while (like my monstera) that also seem to really love it. Your guess is as good as mine brother! That's why I'm reaching out to you. Never stop learning. 💛

When you look at fertilizers they classified by the amount of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium (N-P-K). The Jack's Classic Petunia FeED is 20-6-22. Jack's Classic Tomato Feed is 12-15-30. Each feed is scientifically designed to meet the needs of specific plants. The petunia feed has extra Iron (Fe) in it as that is a nutrient that petunias need to maintain their color as well as plenty of nitrogen to contribute to rapid plant growth. The tomato feed has extra calcium (Ca) in it to prevent blossom end rot but less nitrogen so you get more emphasis on blossoms and less foliage. Plants are like people, they can live on all sorts of foods. Yet, they need specific things to keep them healthy. By catering your feeding to your specific plant you allow them to perform at their best. ANY fertilizer will be better than no fertilizer, but the best results come from the right formulations for each plant.

@@AgTeacherThoughts really appreciate all your input my friend. It's huge! I'll give it a try and keep you posted. I have a feeling it's going to be the right move! Thank you 🙏

You should absolutely pinch trailing petunias. Trailing petunias require a minimum of three pinches. This allows for better more even shape of the baskets. Here's the video on how to pinch for shape. This is about baskets, but it works for pots too. ruclips.net/video/7PvgYXtCrEc/видео.html

I'd need to see a photo or have a description of the damage. Can you describe the size and shape of the damage? Is it just on the leaves, or blossoms, or stem? Is there any evidence of Frass (droppings) or slime trails? I have videos on Thrips, Aphids and Budworm. Each of the videos describes the damage and how to combat the pest.

@@AgTeacherThoughts its circular holes on the leaves and blooms similar to what ive experienced with other garden plants like cucumber or squash. mostly just general leaf damage. No slime trails or black spots or poops noticeable. even though im not able to specifically identify the pest i believe it to be beetles of some kind since that is what ive seen in the yard in the past. im not able to keep whatever it is off these things. edit: i went ahead and just moved them. maybe they are the tastiest thing in their area and i got them up off the ground i think this will help a little.

There are a few things that cut circular holes. In petunias this is most often Budworm. They appear early in summer, and start with holes and eventually as the caterpillars grow, they will eventually consume the entire blossom. OR it could conceivably be Cutter Bees. They cut and remove sections of leaves and blossoms to build nesting chambers. They nest in hollows of wood or old plant stems. Cutter bees are great pollinators so I wouldn't fight them. You can fight Budworm using a biological spray called Bt. Here is a video on that: ruclips.net/video/H667GhbCqnA/видео.htmlfeature=shared

It's not fungal, or viral. The yellowing is tied to nutrition. It's called Interveinal Chlorosis. Here is the video on how to fix it and identify it: ruclips.net/video/qfBitjYyfP4/видео.html

I caught two pallets so far this year, and three pallets last year. I made quick work of the last two pallets in a raised bed project.

Yup, you would think they'd do a better job at protecting the bags from carts or forklifts. But since they don't we benefit.

Really as long as you are following the rates that are listed on the packaging, you should be fine and shouldn't have to worry about over feeding. Petunias are VERY heavy feeders, commercial growers like myself often practice "Constant Liquid Feeding" where the plants get fertilizer on every watering. When I am pushing them I feed them as heavy as one table spoon per gallon of water. Each basket takes about 2/3 of a gallon per watering. It is important that you add enough water to the basket that it runs freely through the pot. It should drip after watering as this allows for the flushing of salts and keeps them from building up where they could cause other issues.

I kindly respect plant patents. I deal with thousands of patented starts, this is no different. Plant patents are an incentive for plant breeders to innovate. Our gardens would be much duller without them. It is the goal of plant nerds like me to eventually develop a patented variety. Not having a patent can cost you millions. Check out my video on how a sweet potato breeder missed out on MILLIONS. ruclips.net/video/fyxSJAp8INk/видео.htmlfeature=shared

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I've grown petunias commercially for over 30 years. I am aware they are free flowering, but I also do not care for the look of the spent blossoms. Removing them helps make my plant look better. I have also found seed pods that develop such as the one I show in the video. This leads me to believe that they may producing hormones that slow down the rate of flowering. I will continue to remove them.

I am transplanting the plugs into 4" square pots. They will stay in the 4" pots for approximately 6 weeks before I transplant them again into 12" round waxed pulp baskets. Here is when to transplant out of 4" pots. ruclips.net/video/nnEr_uaoiRE/видео.htmlfeature=shared

I will be adding a new video in the coming weeks about good solid care for your Firefly Petunia. They definitely need a lot of light, so don't plan on keeping them indoors. But you can take them out in the morning, and bring them in at night to enjoy the glow. Also, they are heavy feeders like most other petunias. I find that they glow the best when they have been recently fertilized. I recommend "Jack's Classic Petunia FeED 20-6-22." You can find it online, or at independent garden centers. Don't use Miracle Grow, it's not designed for potted plants. I have a whole video on that too.

Petunia seeds should be planted indoors ten weeks before your last frost of winter. The growing area must have artificial grow lights as sunny windows do not provide enough light for petunias to grow correctly. Petunia seed is very small, almost dust in consistency. Purchasing pelletized seed will make planting easier. Most seed is planted by sprinkling on the soil surface. Do not top dress the soil after planting. The plugs in the video were made by taking soft tissue cuttings.

It is called Japanese Knotweed because Japan is one of the areas that it is native to. It is not native to North America, but was introduced about 140 years ago.

The baskets are on "Constant Liquid Feed." and are watered every day. The daily fertilizer is helping improve color and rapidly increase size.

I have uploaded a more current video of the petunia. It has grown quite a lot since this video was taken. Check it out: ruclips.net/video/tbEZS08cj-I/видео.html

On plugs, you are waiting for the roots to to be dense enough to hold the soil ball together. You can test that by wetting the soil and gently pulling on the stem of the plant. The soil should come up cleanly with the plant. If it seems solid and holds together, it is ready to transplant from plug tray to 4" pot.

@@AgTeacherThoughts thank you so much! 🌸

No problem. I expect the petunia any day now. It's kinda like waiting for Christmas morning.

Yes it is. I recommend catching lunch or dinner at "The Hardware."

For me this was not a good example year. We had issues with our large house build and were delayed by unexpected county paperwork and lack of utilities. So we were not able to move to the big house on the schedule I expected. For timing, typically it takes about 6 weeks for plugs to get large enough in 4" to be ready to transplant. My rule of thumb is two pinches in 4" pots then transplant into baskets. The first pinch should start the branching, and the second pinch takes them back to the edge of the pot. After that they are ready to transplant into baskets. Usually I would not wait as long as I did to transplant, this was just an unusual year. Next year will definitely be better.

Thank you. Greenhouse work is what I have done for most of my life. I am so happy to bring these skills to Northern Idaho and the rest of the world through this channel.

Yes, Mullien has yellow flowers and is a tall single stem. The bedding plant Lamb's Ear is lower has multiple stems and has pink/purple flowers. That's the issue with common names, geographically people give plants different common names. See my video on "Eye Weed." ruclips.net/video/I-omXg-VInI/видео.htmlfeature=shared

I am still waiting. I will shoot an "Unboxing" video the moment I receive mine. I have fellow ag teachers who are still skeptical that this really exists. Everything I have seen however, indicates it is true. Your comment is just more proof.

Legally you cannot propagate them. So no cuttings. Also, the way that genetics work the gene may or may not pass through to the seedlings. Even if it does, plant patents generally cover any genetic material that may pass through to the next generation. I did look at their patent and it does list a specific genetic they they used, this however is redacted from public disclosure. I would refrain from attempting any reproduction.

Interesting, there is another RUclipsr who mentions propagating, however they clearly state they will be for personal use only.

If you are referring to @plantsinjars I have seen that video. I am going to wait on propagation until production licenses are available. I have reached out to Light Bio and expressed my interest in growing and carrying the petunias as a part of our high school greenhouse program. I have propagated petunias before, and like all nightshade plants they propagate fairly easily, but I will hold off on these. We grow a lot of patented material for our high school program and I don't want to run amok with my suppliers.

I haven't received my shipping notification yet. Still waiting. I think I'm reaching out next week as they are supposed to ship to our growing area without delay.

I'm sorry to say but I will not be showing the application. I will say that it should be applied according to the label at the rate and method stated by the manufacturer. It is available on amazon in a dry granular form that is then mixed with water in a sprayer and applied as a spray. For PPE, in addition to boots and respirator using a disposable spray suit is a good idea as it helps keep the smell out of your clothes. The soluable granular is best as the carrier oil of the liquid will burn any blossoms.

Yes, when I lived there it was a constant yard pest. Unfortunately I found it here too.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I hope you enjoy the channel. I have been a nurseryman for my entire life. There is a lot to share, it will take me years.

@@AgTeacherThoughts most definitely enjoying 😁 I appreciate you sharing your wealth of knowledge 🙏 you're doing excellent 👍